Master's Degree in Economic Analysis and Public Policy

The Master's in Economic Analysis and Public Policy equips students with the skills to evaluate and design policies based on rigorous economic analysis. Focusing on the intersection of economics and public policy, the program prepares graduates to assess the effectiveness of policies, conduct economic research, and offer data-driven solutions to complex societal challenges. 

The Master's "Economic Analysis and Public Policies" (EAPP) of the FGSES is offered for students with a background in economics who wish to specialize in the analysis of public policies to practice professions related to the planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation of development projects and public policies. The Master EAPP emphasizes the social, institutional, and environmental dimensions. It aims to equip candidates with theoretical and empirical, innovative, and contemporary economic methods and tools, from the design of public policies to the assessment of their impacts, including their implementation and analysis.

Academic Excellence and Global Research Opportunities

For those who have chosen academia, 25% of graduates continue their studies, with a significant portion (64%) enrolling in Ph.D. programs. Among these, 37% choose institutions abroad, while 62.4% stay in Morocco, underscoring the program's reputation for fostering research excellence both locally and internationally.

Building Expertise in Economic Analysis and Public Policy

Graduates of the master’s program in Economic Analysis and Public Policies stand out for their ability to harness advanced analytical skills and advanced quantitative methods in Economics to design, implement and evaluate public policies.
They also develop in-depth knowledge in sustainable development, in the analysis of territorial economic policies, and in decision making under uncertainty including risk management.
Their expertise in behavioral economics allows them to anticipate and counter cognitive biases for optimal interventions.
They excel in collecting and analyzing quantitative data while adhering to strict ethical standards.
Finally, their multilingual abilities and leadership skills enable them to lead development projects while promoting collaborative and responsible governance.

Transition into the Job Market

Graduates of the Master in Economic Analysis and Public Policy smoothly transition into professional roles, with 70% employed and an average job search time of just 3.2 months.
72% secure employment within six months, showcasing the program's strong alignment with market demands.

Thriving in the Private Sector

The majority of employed alumni (75%) have built successful careers in the private sector, reflecting the program's focus on practical and analytical skills requested by top employers.
Others have been employed in international organizations and civil society.

Admission procedure

• Creation of an application at the level of the platform dedicated to this purpose: https://admission.fgses-um6p.ma
• Entry of all the required information (grades of the first four (4) semesters of the bachelor's degree (S1 to S4), motivations, experiences and activities)
• Validation of the application and payment of the application fee (500 MAD)
• Study of the file by the FGSES Admissions Commission
• Oral, face-to-face or videoconference interview for candidates unable to travel to campus
• Announcement of eligibility results
• Processing of the averages of the S5 and S6 semesters of eligible candidates, followed by the announcement of the final admission results to the FGSES
• Admission to the FGSES Master's degree in Economic Analysis and Public Policy is based on the following criteria:
  • Have completed and validated an application at the level of the dedicated platform: https://admission.fgses-um6p.ma
  • Hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics or statistics or an engineering degree
  • Accumulate 180 ECTS credits. At the time of application, the candidate must have validated the 120 credits corresponding to the first four semesters
  • Have a minimum GPA of 12/20 or a GPA of 2.4/4 at the level of the first 5 semesters of the Bachelor's degree
  • Have passed an oral competition for shortlisted candidates;
  • Foreign candidates with different scoring systems will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis by the selection committee
  • Application documents for the Master's program in Economic Analysis and Public Policy must be submitted via the FGSES application platform.

Application documents

You will need to bring the following elements with you to prepare your application:

• Passport photo
• Identity document (identity card, passport)
• Transcripts of semesters obtained
• License or its certificate of achievement (if already obtained)

Selection Process

For all eligible candidates who have submitted their application, a two-stage selection process will be put in place:

• The first step consists of an evaluation of the candidate's academic record and motivations
• The second step is an interview with the candidates who have passed the first step

Candidates who have successfully passed the selection process will be admitted on the condition that they pass their bachelor's degree during the year of study of their application, as well as obtain grades in line with their previous performance in the sixth and final semester of their studies.

Scholarships will be awarded to enrolled students, based on social criteria and academic performance.