PROFESSIONAL MASTER'S
ECONOMICS, PUBLIC POLICIES AND DEVELOPMENT
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
600 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 related fields.
A TEACHING PROGRAM BASED ON CASE STUDIES
Would you like to learn more about the subjects covered in the Master's Program in Economics, Public Policy, and Development?
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, gives 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:
Friday
- 14:00 pm - 17:40 pm
- 18:30 pm - 22:00 pm
Saturday
- 9:00 pm - 12:40 pm
- From 14 to 17
On average, 16 two-day class sessions are scheduled per year.
Trajectory in the course
In many institutions, 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.
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 complete their elective coursework. This semester is also dedicated to the beginning and development of the dissertation research, an activity conducted under the guidance of one of the permanent professors of the Master's program. At the end of the semester, students complete the Dissertation Qualification exam.
4st Semester
For students who follow the regular course flow, there are no more subjects to be taken. Thus, the 4th Semester is entirely dedicated to finalizing the dissertation research and defending it before the examining board.
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!
Selective Process
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.