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Browse Programs Admission InformationThe Master's program in "Monetary and Financial Economics" is an advanced academic program that aims to deepen students' understanding of the theories and applications related to monetary systems and financial markets, with a focus on macroeconomic policy analysis, risk assessment, and financial institution management. The curriculum at this level is divided into four semesters. The first three semesters include various modules. The fourth semester culminates in the preparation of a graduation thesis on a topic in the field of Monetary and Financial Economics. This thesis will be discussed in a public session as part of the requirements for obtaining a Master's degree in this specialty.
- Training Objectives:
The Master's program in "Monetary and Financial Economics" aims to:
Enhance theoretical and applied knowledge in the specialty: by studying monetary policies and their impact on the macroeconomy, such as inflation, unemployment, and growth, as well as analyzing the structures of financial markets and their instruments, such as financial derivatives, stocks, and bonds, and their operating mechanisms. Knowledge in this specialty is also enhanced by understanding the role of central banks and international financial institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank.
Developing analytical skills: Using econometric models and statistical tools to analyze financial and monetary data, as well as by being able to assess financial risks and manage them through strategies such as credit, liquidity, and market risks.
Linking theoretical knowledge to practical reality: This is facilitated by studying real-life cases such as financial crises and analyzing the impact of globalization and technological transformations such as digital currencies on the financial system.
1st Semestre
Advanced Banking Economics
Stock Exchange Management Techniques
International Finance
Public Accounting
Insurance Economics
Communication and Administrative Editing
Time Series Analysis
Specialized Foreign Language 01
2nd Semestre
Banking Management
Financial Portfolio Management
Advanced Macroeconomics
Project Evaluation
Financial Econometrics
Master's Thesis Preparation Methodology
Marketing of Financial and Banking Services
Specialized Foreign Language 02
3rd Semestre
Financial Engineering
Contemporary Monetary and Financial Trends
Islamic Finance
Bank Auditing
Finance Technology
Financial and Banking Legislation in Algeria
Statistical Software
4th Semestre
Preparing and defending a master’s thesis
Studying the Monetary and Financial Economics specialty requires the exploration of complex and evolving issues that impact the financial and economic stability of countries and the global economic system as a whole. The most prominent advanced topics and problems in this specialty include
Challenges of unconventional monetary policies
Financial stability and systemic risks
Challenges in foreign exchange markets and the international monetary system
Challenges in the banking sector
Behavioral and financial economics
Interaction between monetary and fiscal policies
Technological challenges
Issues of governance and corruption
Environmental and social challenges
Theoretical debates about monetary economic model
To enroll in the Master's program in "Monetary and Financial Economics," a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in economics is required. The most important bachelor's degrees that support this specialty are:
Bachelor's in Monetary and Financial Economics (or equivalent)
Bachelor's in Monetary and Banking Economics (or equivalent)
Bachelor's in Quantitative Economics (or equivalent)
Bachelor's in Economic Analysis and Forecasting (or equivalent)
Bachelor's in Finance - Economic Sciences (or equivalent)