PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S

ECONOMY

A course designed for public servants and professionals in related fields who seek high-level training without sacrificing the continuity of their professional careers.

Master's Degree (Stricto Sensu) Approved and Recommended by CAPES

MODALITY

Professional Master's

Class Schedule

Friday (14:00 PM to 9:40 PM) and Saturday (21:00 AM to 17:40 PM)

Beginning of Classes

September 2025

Workload

576 hours long.

Overview

The Professional Master's Program in Economics (MPE) at IDP is structured to meet the demands of a wide range of professionals from the private and public sectors who work directly or indirectly with economics, finance, banking, business management, corporate finance, risk management, regulation, public policy, and other areas.

A TEACHING PROGRAM BASED ON CASE STUDIES

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AREAS OF INTEREST

Our methodology has two main characteristics:

Case Studies

One of the main characteristics of the MPE is its teaching methodology, which, in addition to a solid theoretical foundation, pays special attention to the analysis of case studies and practical applications of knowledge to professional practice.

Concentrated classes on Fridays and Saturdays

The courses are offered in a concentrated format at the following times:

Thursday and Friday

  • 13:00 pm - 16:30 pm
  • 17:00 pm - 20:30 pm

Saturday

  • 8:30 pm - 12:00 pm
  • From 13 to 16
  • From 14 to 17

Following the regular schedule, the student is expected to complete the required coursework in the first year of the Master's program, with an average of 24 two-day class sessions.

Trajectory in the course

A modern and integrated curriculum.

In many schools, Master's programs are highly theoretical and specialized.

At IDP, it's not just about what students know, but what they do with that knowledge. We structure our curriculum to offer in-depth technical knowledge in the most relevant areas from the perspective of what students will do after completing their Master's degree.

In the first semester, we offer students a solid foundation in subjects across four key areas of knowledge necessary for an excellent professional in the public sector: Public Administration, Law, Economics, and Research Methodology.

In subsequent semesters, students have complete freedom to choose the subjects that interest them most, both from an academic and professional standpoint.

Check out your learning journey at IDP:

1st Semester

In the first semester, students take the mandatory courses, which aim to provide a solid foundation in both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, as well as to enable students to understand and apply basic mathematical and statistical tools used in economic comprehension and analysis.

2st Semester

In the second semester, students take elective courses of their choice from the different areas of interest offered in the Master's program (Finance and Banking; Regulation and Competition; Economics, Institutions and Development; and Artificial Intelligence and Data Science Applied to Economics). They also continue their studies in Research Methodology, which will culminate in the preparation of their Dissertation Project.

3st Semester

In the third semester, students continue taking elective courses. With the submission of the Project at the end of the 2nd semester, the supervision activity begins with one of the permanent professors of the Master's program. The expectation is that the Dissertation will be Qualified by the end of this semester.

3st Semester

For students following the regular course flow, there are no more subjects to be taken. Thus, the 4th semester is entirely dedicated to the preparation and defense of the Master's Dissertation.

International Agreements

IDP establishes partnerships with foreign universities and institutes to give students the opportunity to experience periods of international study and research. The partnerships established by IDP allow entry into more than 15 educational institutions in approximately 6 different countries. Check out some of the partner institutions and programs offered!

SELECTION PROCESS eco sp

YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE

The selection process for admission to the Professional Master's Program in Economics in the first semester of 2026 has 3 application periods. Check out the step-by-step guide we've prepared and learn more about our selection process:

STEP BY STEP

  • See the Notice

    Read the announcement carefully to understand all the stages of the selection process.

  • Write your resume.

    Highlight the key achievements of your academic and professional career.

  • Presentation letter

    Tell us what led you to pursue a Master's Program.

  • Interview

    Participate in an interview with 3 of our professors.

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