MSc in Competition and Market Regulation – Description
As competition policy becomes increasingly relevant in both the public and private sectors, there is a great need for professionals prepared to address market regulation issues. The highly practical focus of the Master in Competition and Market Regulation assures that students in the program graduate with sound job prospects in their chosen field and an advanced understanding of the interaction between economic theory and practice.
Degree
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Specialized Economic Analysis awarded jointly with the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and the Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Structure The program is divided in 3 terms. In the fall term, students will acquire basic economic tools. In the winter term, students will study core issues in competition policy and market regulation with the help of leading specialists in each field. In the spring, students will consider real competition policy cases and how regulation works in several specific sectors. For more information, please download the academic calendar. Students are strongly advised to take the Math and Statistics review course and the Computer Tools course offered in September. Click here for more information. Internships Top students in the program are prepared for the “real world” through participation in summer internships offered by some of the GSE’s partner organizations. Scholarships for Latin American and Portuguese Students Apart from the different aid packages provided by the Barcelona GSE, the Fundación Carolina offers two scholarships specifically for the MSc in Competition and Market Regulation program. To be eligible for these awards, you must: - be a citizen of one of the Iberoamerican Community of Nations (except Spain)
- not be a resident of Spain
Each of these scholarships pays 10,500 € of the program tuition, round-trip tourist class airfare from the student’s country of residence, and medical insurance for the duration of the scholarship. Applicants are reminded that they must complete separate applications to the Barcelona GSE and the Fundación Carolina. Click here for more information. Campus The Master in Competition and Market Regulation is located at the Ciutadella campus at Universitat Pompeu Fabra in central Barcelona. The campus is within walking distance of both the beach and the city's financial, cultural and governmental centers. Students can take advantage of a wide array of services and activities offered by the UPF. | 
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