The Master's program aims to provide its students with training based on three pillars: economic analysis, tools (quantitative techniques, software, methodologies) used in economic analysis, data analysis and impact assessments, and finally professional development.

The program includes core courses and two tracks: Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning (DDAT) and Quantitative Methods and Modeling for Business (MQME). Depending on their choice of track and internships, students will specialize in one of the four areas offered by the Master's program and will be able to apply for management-level positions in various sectors of the economy upon completion of the program.

Educational goals :

The aim of the training is to enable students to develop 4 key transferable skills allowing them to be employable in many sectors of activity:

• Mastering the data chain. Upon completion of the master's program, students will have learned to use various tools enabling them, in many contexts, to collect, process and analyze data in order to produce results that will serve as decision support.
• The measurement of the economic, social and environmental impacts of public or private activities and projects, through the use of various tools (quantitative surveys, cost-benefit analyses, etc.).
• Project management is useful for students aiming for generalist positions in the field of territorial development.
• Training in and through research, which helps to develop adaptability skills in all students.

Training opportunities:

The training is fully in line with the strategic axes of the institution, in particular with regard to axis 2 of component 2 (linking science, research and society) and axis 1 of component 3 (strengthening the management of the training offer for a better match with the needs of the territory and beyond).

The program maintains close ties with the socio-professional environment, particularly through its alumni network. The program's LinkedIn group, with over 150 members, helps maintain and develop connections between the Master's program and professional circles, especially in Réunion. Furthermore, for many years, the recruitment of a part-time teaching assistant has also facilitated the development of close relationships between the program and the local community.

The international focus of the program is evident in several ways, including: maintaining 60 hours of English tutorials across the two-year program; offering students the opportunity to complete an internship, a semester, or a year of study abroad through one of the programs offered by the International Relations Department (DRI); welcoming international students, some of whom are recipients of merit-based scholarships (Horizon, Eiffel, etc.); and establishing partnerships with foreign universities (Catholic University of Madagascar, University of Louvain-la-Neuve, and University of Mons) to promote incoming and outgoing mobility for both faculty and students. It is also worth noting that some faculty members have completed EMIRALD training and are beginning to teach (part of) their courses in English.

The Master's in Applied Economics aims to equip all its students with a key skill not offered by other programs in the region: mastery of data analysis from an economic perspective. This transferable skill is valued in numerous sectors and professional profiles.

The second advantage of the Master's program is that it opens doors to clearly identified career paths that correspond to the needs of the job market. Depending on their past experience and studies, their choice of specialization at the M1 and M2 levels, and the focus of their internships during the two years of training, they have the opportunity to specialize in no fewer than 6 areas (see Career Opportunities section).

• AXIS 1: Data-related professions (e.g., statistical research officer, data analyst)
• AXIS 2: Careers in economic analysis (e.g., economic research analyst, lecturer-researcher)
• AXIS 3: Careers in territorial development (e.g., economic development officer, planning project manager)
• AXIS 4: Sustainable development professions with a generalist profile (e.g., CSR project manager)
• AXIS 5: Consulting professions, particularly in the field of impact assessments (e.g., consultant specializing in socioeconomic assessments)
• AXIS 6: Public service professions, particularly through the M1 EA pre-talent and/or the DDAT track of the training (e.g., territorial attaché, public finance inspector).

From a pedagogical standpoint, the program strives to combine the theories, tools, and methodologies taught with practical application. Professional simulations are well-developed and are achieved through supervised projects and extended internships. Some projects are carried out within the framework of the Master EA Junior Consulting association, established in 2026, which aims to provide the region with economic expertise developed by students under the guidance of the teaching staff. These pedagogical practices contribute to enhancing the employability of our graduates.

The Master's program also offers its students the opportunity to spend a semester or a whole year abroad.

Finally, it is the only Master's degree in economics that opens the way to doctoral studies in the territory.

Total hours worked: 796 hours

M1: 482 hours

M2: 314 hours

The Master's program is organized around a common core curriculum comprising three types of teaching:

• Economic analysis, particularly through the study of economic policies
• The tools (quantitative techniques, software, economic methodologies) used for economic analysis, data analysis and impact assessments (economic, social, societal and environmental)
• Teaching units dedicated to professional development and internationalization (e.g., job search techniques, English, project management, etc.)

At both the first and second year of the Master's program (M1 and M2), students have the option of completing an internship or a research thesis. Internships culminate in the production of a written document (a professional analysis and observation report, or NAOP, in M1 and a professional thesis in M2). The written documents submitted by students as part of their internship or research thesis are defended orally before a jury. Internships have a maximum duration of 5 months at the M1 level and 6 months at the M2 level.

In addition to core courses, students also choose between two tracks in M1 and M2: Sustainable Development and Spatial Planning (DDAT) and Quantitative Methods and Modeling for Business (MQME).

The DDAT program primarily trains public sector managers for positions related to territorial (sustainable) development. For some of these positions, project management plays a significant role. It also allows students to deepen their knowledge of environmental impact assessment tools and methodologies.

Students choosing the MQME track will be offered advanced courses in quantitative techniques, evaluation tools, and software for data collection, processing, and analysis. This track will be particularly suitable for students wishing to pursue doctoral studies.

The skills acquired during this training are in line with those of the RNCP record

Training-specific skills

• Identify, select and critically analyze various specialized resources to document a subject and synthesize this data for use
• Communicate for training or knowledge transfer purposes, orally and in writing, in French and in at least one foreign language
• Lead a project (design, management, team coordination, implementation and management, evaluation, dissemination) that can mobilize multidisciplinary skills in a collaborative framework
• Identify the economic stakes of a situation
• To mobilize theories and models of economic analysis, including their recent advances from research, to study this situation
• To use tools to collect, process, and analyze both quantitative and qualitative data for expert purposes.
• Mobilizing economic evaluation tools to monitor the actions, projects, or strategies of public and private organizations
• Process and analyze information using relevant statistical and econometric tools to answer the questions posed.
• Managing databases
• Collecting, manipulating, and interpreting economic data, both quantitative and qualitative, regardless of the size of the database.

M1 students choose to complete either a research paper or an internship lasting a minimum of 7 weeks (maximum duration of 5 months).

Master's students (M2) choose to complete either a research thesis or a 5- to 6-month internship. Students may, if they wish, complete their internship outside of France. Students undertaking a research thesis are required to take 72 hours of introductory research courses.

In some teaching units, students are required to complete group projects with guidance from the teaching staff. Some of these projects are carried out within the framework of the Master EA – Junior Consulting association.

Registration fees are set annually by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space and are available on our institution's website: Enroll at the University of Reunion

• To have a good academic level, or even to demonstrate progress during higher education;
• Having good writing skills
• Possess strong argumentation, analytical, and synthesis skills
• To be comfortable with economic analysis and reasoning
• Be comfortable using computer tools (especially in working with software for collecting, processing and visualizing data)
• Be comfortable with quantitative techniques (MQME track)
• Having a certain aptitude for working with data
• Knowing how to organize your work according to priorities and objectives
• To be involved and rigorous
• Demonstrate intellectual curiosity
• Having an aptitude for teamwork
• To be able to demonstrate interest in at least one of the training specialization areas
• To be able to demonstrate the coherence of the choice of master's program in relation to one's personal and/or professional objectives (interests).
• Promote the diversity of experiences related to the training's areas of specialization.

• Particular attention will be paid to the grades from the different years of the post-baccalaureate course, and especially from the candidate's third year of undergraduate studies (L3).
• The academic results obtained and the possible interview with the jury will allow the candidate to demonstrate their skills
• Any evaluations of the candidate by their teachers and possibly by internship supervisors will be an asset.
• A cover letter with a convincing argument, as well as a possible interview with the jury, will allow the candidate to demonstrate their motivation.
• The CV and cover letter will allow the candidate to highlight the specific features of their career path

Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management

Bachelor's Degree in Economic and Social Administration (AES)

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences (MIASHS)

Diploma from the Multidisciplinary Cycle of Higher Studies (CPES – Bachelor's degree), Economics track

Depending on the student's situation, applications for admission to the first year of the Master's program (M1) follow three specific procedures (the national platform MonMaster, Études en France, Validation of Acquired Experience). For more information, please consult the university's student services page. Enroll in the first year of a Master's program 

Baccalaureate + 3 or equivalent

The recruitment pool consists of holders of a degree in economics and management, economic and social administration, a degree in Mathematics and Computer Science Applied to Human and Social Sciences (MIASHS), a Multidisciplinary Cycle of Higher Studies (CPES) with a focus on economics, or any other title, diploma, or training from an institution recognized as equivalent by the selection committee.

The diversity of the candidates' Bachelor's degrees and disciplines of origin is taken into account by the selection committee.

30 seats.

The admission dates for the first year of the Master's degree (M1) are set nationally each year and are available on the platform. MyMaster

For admission to the second year of the M2 degree, the schedule is determined by the institution. It is available on the student services page of the university website: Students re-registering

M1: The success rate in the first year of the Master's program (M1) for students selected by the admissions committee is 75% for the period 2023-2025, a significant improvement compared to the period 2020-2023. This rate is expected to continue to improve, particularly thanks to the implementation of remedial and refresher courses in M1, the gradual deployment of the competency-based approach, and the strengthening of student evaluation of teaching.

M2 : from 90% to 100% depending on the year.

Upon completion of the Master's degree, students who wish to do so have the opportunity to pursue their studies with a doctorate in economics.

The sectors of activity and types of employment targeted by this training correspond to those listed in the RNCP record

Depending on their past experiences and studies, their choice of specialization at the M1 and M2 levels, and the focus given to internships completed during the two years of training, students have the opportunity to specialize in one or more of these 6 areas:

• AXIS 1: Data-related professions (e.g., statistical research officer, data analyst, etc.)
• AXIS 2: Careers in economic analysis (e.g., economic research analyst, lecturer-researcher, etc.)
• AXIS 3: Careers in territorial development (e.g., economic development officer, planning project manager, etc.)
• AXIS 4: Sustainable development professions with a generalist profile (e.g., CSR project manager, circular economy project manager, etc.)
• AXIS 5: Consulting professions, particularly in the field of impact assessments (e.g., consultant specializing in socioeconomic assessments)
• AXIS 6: Public service professions, particularly through the M1 EA pre-talent and/or the DDAT track of the training (e.g., territorial attaché, public finance inspector).