What is BEA? A specialized education in Economics

The Master's Degree (laurea Magistrale) in Behavioural and Applied Economics (BEA) provides solid education in Economics with the possibility to develop advanced competences in Behavioural and Applied Economics. 

Combining Behavioural and Applied Economics in one single path offers a unique opportunity to:

• develop empirical analysis skills, along with the ability to work with large datasets. This integration allows for in-depth research across a wide range of economic fields, including industrial organization, labor economics, public policy evaluation, data analytics, and big data analysis.
• improve the predictive power of economic models by incorporating insights from psychology. Predictable deviations from rationality benchmarks (biases) are organized into theories that provide a better account of human behavior.

In this way, BEA Graduates are equipped with a strong foundation to conduct rigorous economic analysis on issues relevant to policy, business, and decision-making. Throughout the program, theory and empirical methods are continuously integrated, with each course offering a balanced approach to both aspects. This unique learning experience allows BEA students to apply their knowledge to real-world situations while honing critical skills such as communication and independent evaluation. 
These skills are further enhanced through external opportunities, including internships and exchange programs at Partner Universities or Research Centres around the world.

Key information

• Degree awarded: Laurea magistrale (second cycle) in Behavioural and Applied Economics (LM-56)
• Program begins: end of August
• Duration: 2 years full-time
• Teaching language: English
• Admission is based on a selection procedure
• Application: How to apply
• Educational offer: Courses
• Tuition fees for Non-Eu citizens living abroad: up to 4.500 € per year. The yearly amount can be reduced according to the application score.
• Tuition fees for Eu citizens and Non-Eu currently living in Italy: up to 3.400€ per year for EU, that can be reduced according to the student's household income (ISEE)
• Scholarships available both for Non-Eu and Eu applicants
• Competencies and Job opportunities
• Services and Facilities: Housing at Opera Universitaria dorms, UniSport, canteens, study rooms, library, intercultural mediation
• Contacts: bea [at] unitn.it
• Other opportunities: Internships in Italy and abroad, International mobility exchange (Erasmus, Bilateral Agreements, Double Degree, Thesis research abroad,...)