The Master in Economics (by research) is a two-year postgraduate program. During the first year students take courses in the main areas of the discipline and in the second year they work on a research thesis, which is co-directed by a local and an international tutor.

The first year curriculum is comprised of the following courses: Macroeconomics 1 and 2, Microeconomics 1 and 2, Econometrics, Advanced Topics and a Research Workshop. During this year students also begin a literature review and create an outline of their final research project.

A Diploma in Economics will be awarded upon completion of the basic core curriculum (first year), after delivering a literature review in a field that is determined jointly by the Coordinator of the Masters degree and the student.

During the second year, students participate in general and specialized seminar courses and undertake their research under the guidance of one tutor resident in Uruguay and a second tutor from abroad.

Graduates of this course are recognized for their:

• ability to address research problems
• command of their area of specialization
• contribution to knowledge in their area

Web address for course information
http://www.ort.edu.uy/index.php?id=AAAEAEAP