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MSc in Economics Study Plan - FAQs

01. Are the Technical Modules graded?

No. However, students have to take a final exam and are evaluated in terms of “Approved” or “Failed”. The only exception is the Advanced VBA module, which has a quantitative grade.

02. Do I need to have an exchange semester?

No, the exchange semester is not a mandatory requirement to complete the program. However, if you wish to acquire a valuable international experience you may choose to have your 3rd semester abroad in one of CATÓLICA-LISBON'S partner institutions. Note that you are only allowed to do the exchange semester after having completed at least 42 ECTS at CATÓLICA-LISBON.

03. If I go on exchange, how many ECTS can I take abroad?

Minimum required: 18 ECTS

Maximum allowed: 36 ECTS

04. Do I have to pay for the ECTS I take abroad?

Yes, the Exchange semester has an additional fee. Check the Enrollment and Tuition Fees List for more information.

05. Are the Leadership Lab workshops included in the maximum of 4 courses per term?

No. Leadership Lab activities and Technical Modules and are excluded from this limit.

06. How many Leadership Lab workshops can I take per trimester?

We advise students to register for 1 ECTS per trimester.

07. What happens if I don’t complete the 60 ECTS in two semesters? Do I have to pay more to take courses later?

Students are allowed to enroll for courses during the thesis semester, (maximum of 2 courses per trimester) or even later, and they don’t have to pay more tuition fees. Those ECTS are part of the program you paid.

08. Can I take a grade improvement exam?

No.

Only students from 2017 intake and prior can take a maximum of two grade improvement exams for Foundation courses, excluding Ethics. Please check the procedures in your study plan.

09. Can I take a minor?

No. The MSc in Economics does not include this option.

10. How and when can I change majors?

You need to fill in the form available online. Your request will be analyzed by the Academic Director and within approximately 2 weeks, you will receive an e-mail with the response.

11. If I decide to change my major, what are the consequences?

You may need to take some more courses to get the number of ECTS required in foundation courses or to complete your major, and if this is the case, you may need one more semester. 

12 - What happens if I use more than 67 ECTS in courses workload?

In the event of having exceeded the maximum amount of 67 ECTS in coursework allowed in the MSc program, students will have to settle - prior to their thesis defence - the extra cost corresponding to the ECTS in excess. Check the Enrollment and Tuition Fees List for more information.

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