Economics

TheEconomics course at Eastern Mediterranean University aimsto equip its graduates with the skills in economic theory, quantitative methods and policy analysis to be able to teach economics at an advanced level, and to conduct economic research and analyze economic problems and policies with a highest level of professionalism.

The Economics course at Eastern Mediterranean University consists of four required core courses. In addition, the students must complete four elective courses in economics. After completing all the required courses, one is required to pass four qualifying examinations in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, and the area in which they have chosen their dissertation topic. After successfully completing these examinations one must complete a Ph.D. dissertation and have one article published from the dissertation in a qualified journal in order to obtain the Ph.D. degree.

Students who wish to pursue the Ph.D. programme in economics but have completed a Master’s degree in another field may be admitted to the programme, subject to successfully completing selected prerequisite undergraduate and graduate economics courses.

Career Opportunities

Graduates have a wide area of employment opportunities. Their knowledge and skills in economics as well as their good command of English and computer applications, as well as familiarity with global issues opens up employment opportunities in international organizations, multinational companies and public services and in private businesses.

It has the following rankings:

• THE: Times Higher Education

• World University Ranking: the top 601 – 800 universities worldwide, ranked 1st in Northern Cyprus

• Young University Ranking: the top 151st young universities worldwide

• Impact Rankings: the top 301 – 400 universities worldwide

• QS World University Rankings

• QS Sustainability Rankings

• QS World University Rankings: EECA(Emerging Europe & Central Asia)

Curriculum:

• Advanced Microeconomic Theories

• Advanced Macroeconomic Theory

• Mathematical Economics

• Time Series Econometrics