Name of programme                       ECONOMETRICS                                                            

Qualification awarded                      Master in Mathematics Sciences

Field of study                                   Statistics

Study area                                       Mathematics Sciences

Length of the programme                1,5 years (3 semesters)

Scope of programme (ECTS)          90 ECTS

Language of instruction                   English

Location                                           Vilnius, Lithuania

Starting date                                    1st of September

Tuition fee for Non-EU students      TBC

Why Econometrics study programme?

The aim of the programme is to educate internationally recognized professionals in Econometrics who expertly utilize the up-to-date knowledge of Economics and Statistics in developing advanced econometric models for private and public institutions for planning, forecasting and evaluation of their activities. The programme offers internationally competitive Master’s level econometric education. Teachers are actively involved in research at the international level with an extensive experience in applied projects. The level of the programme enables to continue further studies at universities abroad: the Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, Spain, etc.

Prof. dr. Remigijus Leipus, Director of the programme:

“The programme offers not only internationally competitive education in econometrics to work within industry and non-academic sector but also involves students and graduates in active research activities at national and international level. Graduates of the programme can choose doctoral studies in Economics, Econometrics and/or Statistics in Vilnius University.
Regardless of whether you are interested in working in the industry, or continuing with doctoral studies, you will be educated on the highly competitive level to reach your goals“.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

·        Bachelor degree in mathematics, statistics, economics, or physicals science;

·        English language proficiency - the level not lower than B2 (following the Common Framework of Reference for Language approved by the Council of Europe).

INTERNATIONAL MOBILITY

Students can participate in ERASMUS+ mobility programme which gives an opportunity to study at Partner University for 1 or 2 semesters or do internship abroad.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The analytical modelling, planning, and forecasting work opportunities at various levels are open for Masters in Econometrics in: research centres; financial institutions in private sector (e.g. pension funds, stock exchanges, insurance companies, commercial banks, Hi Tech start-ups); consulting firms; the analysis and planning units of business enterprises; central banks, ministries, and other public sector institutions.