Learn to turn a business or economic question into a researchable problem. UAB’s English-taught Applied Research in Economics and Business master’s combines research methods with a choice of applied interests.
Course essentials
- Institution
- Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)
- Country
- Spain
- Subject
- Economics
- Study level
- Master's degree
- Teaching language
- English
- Study format
- On campus
- Campus
- Faculty of Economics and Business Studies, Bellaterra, Spain
- Duration
- 1 academic year (two semesters)
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Tuition
- 2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €75 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,500, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
- Intake
- The overview's pre-enrolment date is from 2025 although its fee table is for 2026/27. Next-intake dates are not confirmed here.
Information reviewed: 2026-10-29
Learning and experience
The 60 ECTS plan has 30 common credits, a 15-credit specialisation and a 15-credit dissertation. You can focus on applied economics or entrepreneurship and the management of smaller businesses. The first term develops shared quantitative and analytical foundations before the more individual research work.
Who it may suit
This course may appeal if you enjoy evidence-based explanations and want to examine how businesses start, grow or interact with the wider economy. It can support research-oriented further study or analytical work in organisations.
Admission and intake
Eligible backgrounds include economics and business, related social sciences, sciences and engineering. The published language requirement is B1 English; the selection process also assesses the academic record.
The overview’s pre-enrolment date is from 2025 although its fee table is for 2026/27. Next-intake dates are not confirmed here.
Fees and planning
2026/27: €19.37 per credit for EU citizens and non-EU citizens holding an EU residence permit; €75 per credit for non-EU citizens without an EU residence permit. For 60 ECTS this is €1,162.20 or €4,500, respectively, before other charges. Confirm your applicable category with UAB.
Official programme information · Admission requirements
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