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Degree programme, curriculum year 2024–2025

Master's Programme in Public Economics and Public Finance, 120 cr

Tampere University
Learning outcomes

After completing the programme, the student is able to
- understand the focal principles and concepts of public economics and public finance;
- analyze practical socioeconomic issues upon the theoretical and empirical literature in the field of public economics and public finance;
- apply relevant theoretical and empirical research methods in investigating issues that necessitate public intervention;
- provide policy recommendations.

Content description

The programme consists of the following categories:
- economic theory and methods (micro, macro, math, and econometrics);
- special courses on public economics and public finance;
- optional studies (relevant courses on other fields);
- master's thesis (including master's seminar).

Academic years
2024–2025, 2025–2026, 2026–2027
Degree titles
Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration)
Credits
120 cr
Degree programme type
Master's Degree
Language of instruction
English
Campus
City centre campus
Classification
732105 Master of Science (Economics and Business Administration), Social Sciences
Fields of study
  • Social Sciences
Persons responsible
Responsible teacher:
Hannu Laurila