LoadingLoadingLoadingLoadingEconomic reasoning and causal evidence for policy and markets
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This programme develops the theoretical and econometric toolkit used in top policy units, central banks, economic consultancies and research institutes. You will master micro and macro foundations, causal inference methods and applied domains — public finance, development, trade and environmental policy. The research capstone produces an empirical paper or policy evaluation meeting professional standards for clarity, identification strategy and transparent limitations.
Mathematical preparation is scaffolded in Term 1. Software training centres on Stata and/or R for reproducible policy research. Suitability for future PhD applications is supported through research methods depth.
Faculty spotlight
Professor Daniel Mensah specialises in causal inference for policy; Dr. Priya Sharma teaches applied macro and financial economics interfaces.
Study online
Tuition is free. Examinations are free. There is no exam fee. Study from anywhere in the world.
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
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| ECON501 | Advanced Microeconomics Consumer, producer and market theory for policy applications.
| 3 |
| ECON502 | Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy Modern macro frameworks and policy tools.
| 3 |
| ECON503 | Econometrics I: Regression & Inference OLS, inference and classical econometric pitfalls.
| 3 |
| ECON504 | Mathematical Methods for Economics Optimisation and mathematical tools for economic modelling.
| 3 |
| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON505 | Econometrics II: Causal Inference Difference-in-differences, RD, IV and modern identification strategies.
| 3 |
| ECON506 | Public Economics & Fiscal Policy Taxation, spending and market failures in public finance.
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| Code | Course | Credits · hours |
|---|---|---|
| ECON601 | Behavioural Economics & Policy Design Behavioural biases and nudge-informed policy design with ethics.
| 3 |
| ECON602 | Environmental & Sustainability Economics Climate and environmental valuation and policy instruments.
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Modules are assessed through a published mix of coursework, applied projects, and examinations. Exam windows are announced in advance so students in other time zones are not forced into overnight sittings. Alternative arrangements are available where documented.
The published duration is 24 months. Teaching language: English. Actual time-to-complete depends on mode and any recognised prior learning.
This is a fully online award. You study from your country. No student visa and no campus relocation are required.
Degree tuition for this award is published as £0 / tuition-free on the online pathway. Examination or administrative fees may apply at checkout — never an annual tuition invoice. Check the Fees page for any extras.
Requirements are grouped on this page (academic, English, documents). Equivalent qualifications are considered. English may be waived after prior English-medium study.
Assessment is typically a mix of coursework, projects, and examinations. Doctoral awards include a thesis or dissertation and an oral examination. Details sit in the programme specification and module outlines.
Recognition of the award for local employment, professional licence, or ministry attestation is decided by your employer or regulator. Arab Leadership University publishes verification pages for certificates. We do not claim automatic equivalence in every country.
Start an application on this website. Progress is saved from the first step. Admissions: admissions@aleaderuni.com.
Recognised & Accredited
| 3 |
| ECON507 | Development Economics & Inequality Growth, poverty and programme evaluation in development.
| 3 |
| ECON508 | International Trade & Macroeconomic Openness Trade theory and open-economy macro for policy.
| 3 |
| 3 |
| ECON603 | MSc Economics Research Capstone Original empirical or policy research paper with faculty supervision.
| 6 |