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Master’s Degree in Economy (MSc)
SNIES 54129, Medellin
This program is designed for professionals interested in economic research who possess the analytical and quantitative skills required to propose solutions to relevant economic issues.
The program promotes an in-depth understanding of economic theory and modeling, with rigorous training in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, complemented by advanced learning in quantitative tools. This combination enables students to carry out both theoretical and applied economic research with precision and rigor.
If you are looking to strengthen your research profile and pursue a career as a researcher, consultant, or coordinator in high-impact public and private organizations, or in leading economic research centers, this program is for you.
High-Quality Accreditation
Granted by Minciencias for the maximum period of 8 years, valid until 2033.
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Sobre el programa
Quality and Excellence
We are among the World’s Top.
We are the leading School of Finance, Economics, and Government in Antioquia, according to the QS ranking.
We are ranked as the third-best School in the country for economic research, according to Research Papers in Economics (RePEc).
The three research groups affiliated with EAFIT’s School of Finance and Economics—Financial Systems and Macroeconomics, Policies and Development, and the Business and Markets Observatory—are classified in the highest category (A1) by Colciencias.
Faculty members of the Master’s program regularly publish in high-impact international indexed journals and hold PhDs from prestigious universities.
We consistently welcome high-level visiting professors from renowned universities in the United States and Europe, as well as from multinational organizations.
The unemployment rate among our graduates is 0%.
Less than 6% of Business Schools worldwide hold this recognition. This accreditation evaluates the highest standards of academic quality and represents the most significant achievement for Schools of Management across the globe.
Double Degree
The program offers a double degree agreement with the University of Essex (England) and the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium). In addition, it provides the possibility of credit transfer to continue with the PhD in Economics at our School.
Graduates
Many of our graduates have pursued doctoral studies at highly prestigious international universities, such as the University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, University of Maryland, UCLA, Johns Hopkins University, University of Minnesota, Emory University, Monash University, University of Glasgow, CEMFI, and Universidad Carlos III de Madrid.
Likewise, a significant number of graduates from the Master’s in Economics have been affiliated with national, international, and multilateral organizations, or have participated in projects with institutions such as the Federal Reserve of the United States, the Banco de la República, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the World Bank, among others.
Active and Experiential Learning
The program implements a variety of pedagogical and training strategies, combining theoretical learning methods with the analysis of real data, econometric applications, problem-solving through diverse statistical tools, and project-based learning (PBL).
Throughout the learning process, emphasis is placed on collaborative work, critical and adaptive thinking, the application of concepts to real-world problems, participation in research and consulting projects, the writing of academic texts, and both direct and indirect teaching alongside the School’s full-time faculty.
Connections and Impact
We are a community committed to the public good, organizations, and social impact.
Academic institutions, multilateral organizations, the public sector, as well as companies and the financial system, place a high value on our graduates. Many of them hold strategic positions in both the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally.
We are home to Valor Público, a center for research and impact that supports the public and private sectors in strategic projects and processes, and EAFIT Social, a hub for social innovation and development.
We also host ON.going, EAFIT’s high-impact entrepreneurship center, which connects directly with societal and environmental challenges. In addition, our university is home to more than 21 corporate landings and impact-driven startups.
A Transformative Campus
Our School is supported by a broad ecosystem of laboratories: DataPol, a data, methods, and political analysis lab; and the Financial Laboratory and Consulting Office, which provides advisory services in corporate finance, personal finance, and financial education.
The University is the ideal space to foster dialogue, build connections, and create professional opportunities. We offer specialized study areas tailored to diverse academic needs.
Our Library is a major cultural center, housing an extensive literary collection and academic resources available to the entire EAFIT community.
A large percentage of our students are scholarship recipients, which contributes to our high academic standards.
We also maintain an active academic, cultural, and social agenda:
Knowledge is visible and permeates every corner of the University.
Our living knowledge and cultural agenda bring together the very best of academia, science, and the arts at EAFIT.
We are a key player in shaping a true university city:
Medellín ranks as the second-best university city in the region, according to the University Cities Index (ICU), and is the first city in Latin America to join the PASCAL International Observatory of Learning Cities. Each year, EAFIT welcomes hundreds of students from more than 15 countries and 446 students from other regions of Colombia.
Accreditation
As an institution, we are accredited by AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), one of the most prestigious international distinctions that Economics and Finance programs can aspire to. Fewer than 6% of universities worldwide hold this recognition.
The Master’s in Economics program holds a High-Quality Accreditation granted by Minciencias for the maximum period of 8 years, valid until 2033.
Program Director
Meet the Program Director
Thomas Goda
Full Professor and Ph.D. in Economics, London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom
Email: tgoda@eafit.edu.co
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Guía de aspirantes posgrados
Registration
Register and make the payment
Registration dates: August 26 to November 29, 2024.
a. Registration process
Any professional who has completed bachelor level studies or a program at a national or foreign university recognized by competent state educational authorities may apply for admission to postgraduate programs, while technicians, technologists or specialized technologists are not eligible. If you have been enrolled in a higher education institution, other than EAFIT, in a postgraduate program, you must apply for External Transfer admission, regardless of whether you wish to request subject recognition. First time applicants should select First time studies in type of applicant box, in EPIK self-service, module "Undergraduate and Postgraduate Registration".
If you have been enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at EAFIT, the system will provide you with a list of the types of admission that will apply, depending on the program selected. If the system does not show you any type of admission, please contact us via email (posgrados@eafit.edu.co) with your full name, identification document type and number, and indicate the program of interest, the city where you are going to study and the name of the program you will be taking at EAFIT.
To register, enter the Registration module by clicking here, press the P.I button. Start your registration here, and proceed to fill out the form. Enter all the required data.
Enter here, click on the button Learn about our Postgraduate offering and learn about our programs available for the 2025-1 semester.
b. Registration payment
Registration fee: $341.700 (approximately $82 USD).
After successfully submitting your registration request, go to the end of the form and proceed to make your payment. If you filled out the form and are going to make the registration payment later, enter the EPIK self-service, "My Finances" module, "Payment Center" option, where the system shows the payment document. Select it and activate the Pay Online button.
You can pay the registration fee online, with a credit or debit card through one of the banks registered in PSE. Do not close the page until the bank reports that your transaction was successful. Afterwards, look for the return option.
If you cannot pay online, click on Download PDF, print receipt on a laser printer and and make an in-person payment at any authorized bank nationwide: Bancolombia, Davivienda, Banco de Bogotá, AV Villas and Banco de Occidente.
If you have difficulty generating the payment document, send an email to posgrados@eafit.edu.co
If you have trouble making the payment, send an email to apoyofinanciero@eafit.edu.co
Payments abroad can be made through bank transfer; to obtain the University account information, contact the Support area, contact the finance department at tesoreria@eafit.edu.co.
Once the payment is made, the system will send it to the email registered to the dilig. Send your registration form, a notification informing you of the confirmation of registration and the procedures you must follow to continue with your admission process.
Requirements
Attach your documents with your registration form
a. List of documents
If you have made your registration payment, attach your documents online through the EPIK self-service, in the "Document Annex" module. The system will show you the documents that you must attach, depending on the program and type of admission; files should be JPG, TIF or PDF type, with a size is between 1 Kb and 12 Mb.
| Document | First time applicant
| External Transfer
| EAFIT University Graduate |
Original or scanned Undergraduate degree certificate issued by the University with the corresponding signatures. If your degree is from abroad, attach your diploma as well, and its translation into Spanish.
| Yes. It is required for admission. | Yes. It is required for admission. | No. |
Photocopy of both sides of identification document amended vertically at 150% on the same page or sides or on the digital document.
| Yes. It is required for admission. | Yes. It is required for admission. | Only if you do not already have it updated in Admissions and Records. |
| For external transfer request: Personal letter addressed to Admissions and Records that clearly states the reasons why you wish to make the external transfer and indicates if you are requesting subject recognition. In case of recognition, list the subjects you wish to be recognized. | No. | Yes. It can be attached online in the module Annex of documents. Required for admission. | No |
b. Additional requirements
Click here, click on the button Learn about our Graduate Programs and learn about the available programs for the 2025-1 semester, schedules and additional requirements if applicable.
c. External transfers with subject recognition
For the recognition of subjects, applicants for external transfer must bring the certificates listed below to the interview; and attach the following to the registration form:
| Document | External Transfer
|
Certificate from the university of origin, with letterhead and corresponding signatures, indicating the subjects taken with their grade and time intensity.
| Yes. Attached to the Registration. |
Syllabus with detailed contents of the subjects to be recognized by EAFIT, duly certified with the signature and seal of the university of origin.
| Yes. To be handed in person to the interviewer. |
| For recognition of subjects currently being studied, a duly certified letter from the university of origin, on letterhead with the corresponding signatures must be attached, indicating hour intensity, syllabus with detailed contents. Recognition is conditional on the final grade obtained in the course, which must be attached with the certificate of qualifications. | Yes. Attached to the registration form To. be submitted by January 10, 2025. |
Si no deseas homologación, debes adjuntar desde el formulario o desde el módulo Anexo de documentos, la carta personal dirigida a Registro Académico, en la que indiques si tu transferencia externa es sin reconocimiento de asignaturas, y finalmente informar a tu entrevistador.
Importante: la información suministrada en la inscripción debe coincidir con los documentos entregados, de lo contrario, se anulará cualquier proceso adelantado en la Universidad.
Interview
Select your interview appointment (if applicable for the program)
Once we receive your registration payment, schedule your interview. To do this, enter the Self-service here, go to the "Services and certificates" module, enter the "Request for services" option, and in the "Requests Made" section, access the "Admission interview appointment" service, select it and request your interview appointment.
Important: please check both in-person and online availability.
If no appointments are available, select the option "I did not find an appointment", so we can proceed to create new spaces for you to later come and select one.
If the program does not require an interview, the system will not present you with the "Admission Interview Appointment" service for selection.
Admission
Check your admission result
The admission process begins on September 19, 2024, after which you will be notified regarding your admission status to the email provided in registration form.
You can also check your status by entering the EPIK Self-service, "Undergraduate Graduate Registration" module and clicking on the "Status" field.
To be admitted, it is an essential requirement to have submitted all the required documentation and, if applicable, to have submitted your admission interview.
Note: foreign applicants who are admitted, must present their student visa that is valid for the academic period to which they will enroll.
Credit recognition
Credit recognition(if applicable for your type of admission)
For information regarding recognition of subjects in graduate programs, consult here the Graduate Academic Regulations of EAFIT University or with the director of the program to which you are applying.
Class Schedule
Check your class schedule and receipt
Once you are admitted and submit the required documentation, you will be registered based on the information provided by the program to which you were admitted.
Check your schedule through the EPIK Self-Service, by clicking here and entering the "My Registration" module and then entering the "My Certificates" option.
Schedules will be assigned beginning May, based on the syllabus of each postgraduate program.
Tuition
Pay your tuition
Once you have registered for classes and generated the payment document, verify payment dates.
Check your payment document
Enter the EPIK Self-Service by clicking here, select the "My Finances" module, go to "Payment Center" option and select the document under registration payment document.
If you have any difficulty with the payment, write to email apoyofinanciero@eafit.edu.co
Online payment
Verify in your bank if your debit or credit cards are authorized for online transactions as well the amounts allowed to prevent the transaction from being rejected.
To make the payment of your registration, enter through the EPIK Self-service with username and password; in the "My finances" module, go to the "Payment Center" option and in the "Online payment" button, go directly to the PlacetoPay platform which allows payment with multiple credit and/or debit cards.
Full payment must be made to conclude the process successfully and be registered as an active student.
Do not close the page after the bank confirms your transaction, and return to the University website to confirm your payment, otherwise, the information will not be recorded in our database.
Payment in banks
In person payment can be made at the following authorized banks nationwide: Bancolombia, Davivienda, Banco de Bogotá, AV Villas and Banco de Occidente.
A laser printed copy of the payment document that allows barcodes to be scanned must be presented at Banco de Bogotá offices, or a digital registration copy on your cell phone or tablet.
Banks receive payment in cash and/or checks made payable to EAFIT University.
If payments are made with checks, student identification number, phone number and the amount to be payed must be written on the reverse side of the check.
Banks will only accept payments for the total tuition fee stipulated on the document.
Tuition must be paid in full in order to acquire the status of active student.
Dirigirte al campus principal bloque 29 primer piso, taquilla de Tesorería – Caja en horario de 8:00 am a 5:00 pm de lunes a viernes. En caso de que no puedas desplazarte a la Universidad escribe al correo electrónico pagos@eafit.edu.co, informando que vas a realizar un pago mixto.
En cualquier caso, se debe pagar el 100% del valor generado en el documento de pago de matrícula, para que puedas adquirir la calidad de estudiante activo.
For additional information, call our service line (604) 2619500 or write to: apoyofinanciero@eafit.edu.co
Payment of invoices by a Company
If payment is made a Company that requires an invoice in its name, keep in mind the types of invoices that can be issued to a Company:
Cash: in this case, the Company must make the payment immediately.
Credit: the company requires a 30-day term to pay prior to a credit approval.
The company invoicing process must be carried out here.
Los documentos que se deben de anexar son:
- Letter on company stationery with letterhead in which the Company authorizes EAFIT University to send them an invoice for tuition, readjustments, additional enrollment, inter-semestral course or internship validation signed by the Legal Representative or the head of Human Resources, and in no case, by the student.
- RUT (Tax Registración Number).
- Certificate of existence of the Company issued by the Chamber of Commerce.
- The letter must contain information such as Tax identification number (NIT), Company name, address, email where they receive electronic invoice, amount to be billed, and indicate if invoice is to be paid by cash or credit.
Under no circumstances, should payments be made in a personal capacity, that is, in the name of the student, In such cases we will not be able to issue a receipt or register the payment in the name of the Company.
To learn about other payment methods, click here.
If you need support with any payment method, please write to apoyofianciero@eafit.edu.co.
Payment at the cash teller - EAFIT Treasury
Mixed Payments that include cards and checks can be made at the Treasury Offices as follows:
- Credit Card + Check.
- Credit Card + Cash.
Educational financial aid 'EAFIT at your fingertips'
Applicants admitted who financial aid may apply for short and long-term loans.
This initiative also contemplates a semester quota in which priority will be given to those with the best academic merits.
For more information on financial aid, write to financiacion@eafit.edu.co, contact our customer service line (604) 2619500 or consult the following website here.
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Tramita tu carné de estudiante
Para nosotros eres muy importante y nos alegra que seas parte de nuestros Eafitenses.
Te informamos el paso a paso para que solicites tu carné y puedas disfrutar de nuestro campus.
- Asegúrate que tu documento de identidad este actualizado en el sistema EPIK, de lo contrario debes tráelo al bloque 29, 1 piso, ¡En Registro Académico!
- Presenta el documento de identidad en la oficina de Carnetización, ubicada en el bloque 3, oficina 106. el día que te corresponda.
- ¡Prepárate para la foto! No debes traer prendas blancas.
Horarios de atención de Carnetización: lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 m. y de 2:00 p.m. a 6:00 p.m. y los sábados de 8:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
El carné se puede reclamar, a los 4 días de haberlo tramitado, en las taquillas de Registro Académico.
Horarios de atención de Registro: lunes a viernes de 8:00 a.m. a 6:00 p.m. jornada continua.
¡Te esperamos!
Nota: Recuerda que para realizar el trámite de tu carné primero debes realizar el pago de tu matrícula. Para más información da clic aquí.
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