Master Économie - parcours Analyse économique / Economic Analysis en partenariat avec l'ESSEC Business School

Types of Educational Background:
Candidates with various backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes a French "Master 1" in e.g. Economics, Math, or related fields (from CY & CYTech or another university or school), "Master 1" from Institut d'Etudes Politiques Sciences Po (e.g. IEP St-Germain-en-Laye), as well as engineering or business schools degrees. A degree in Economics is not mandatory, but the candidate should definitely have some background in mathematics and econometrics (or data analysis), since the courses rely heavily on mathematical modelling of economics and applied econometrics.

Language Proficiency Requirements:
Admission decisions are based on thorough analysis of application materials, with a prerequisite of good English proficiency (certified by TOEFL, TOEIC, or IELTS at a minimum CEF level of B2). Exceptions apply to those who have completed a degree from an English-language university program abroad, though a letter from the administrative office of their universities mentioning that the language of instructions of their courses was English is required. Candidates who have studied in an English-speaking country do not need any proficiency documentation.

Foreign students should hold a degree equivalent to the French "M1" (3 years of undergraduate, one year of graduate), with an emphasis on mathematics, though an Economics degree is not mandatory.

For International Students: 
For those outside the European Union, it is necessary to follow additional instructions available here. For candidates residing outside the EU, please ensure to submit your comprehensive application package to us concurrently with your application through platforms like Campus France!

If you reside in one of the 65 countries affiliated with Campus France and the Etudes en France procedure, you must apply starting from October 1, 2025, via this link.

Foreign candidates outside the EU residing in a country outside Campus France must download the individual mobility (global study) student application package starting from December 15, 2025. Individual mobility information. You will still need to also complete the regular CY Cergy application located at the link above.

The admissions panel carefully reviews all applications. In exceptional cases where crucial information is missing, the panel reserves the right to postpone the decision on an applicant's admission.

Furthermore, if an applicant's academic record falls short of the criteria for direct admission to M2, the panel may recommend admission to M1 instead.

It is important to note that all admissions are contingent on the applicant obtaining the necessary degree for access to the Master 2 level (an Master 1 or equivalent). Proof of obtaining the necessary diploma will be requested during the administrative registration process in both July and September.

 Application portal access here (it will be available in 2026).

• For non-EU students: make sure you carefully read https://www.campusfrance.org/en and submit your Campus France application on time. Do not miss Campus France deadline! 

• **June 5, 2026**: EU student application deadline

• All application deadlines are at 11:59 pm CET (Paris time). 

Tuition fees: rates, exemptions, and payment

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Excellence scholarships (7,800 EUR) are available. Students can simply apply by filling out the corresponding section on our application. 

The students most interested in academic research may continue into the PhD program to be able to pursue a career in universities, research institutions (CNRS, INRA, OFCE, etc..) or in Business Schools in France or abroad. The Master prepare students to follow a doctoral program in economics, in the fields of industrial organization, international economics, public economics, environmental economics, labor economics, development economics, macro and microeconomics. Students pursuing a PhD will be part of THEMA. They may also apply to the "Ph.D. in Economics", which is a program in partnership between ESSEC and CY Cergy Paris Université. The Master 2 corresponds to the first of the 2 years of courses within the PhD program. After that, the student’s time is devoted to the thesis research. 

About 60% of our Graduates continue with a PhD in Economics. M2EA Graduates are eligible to seek admission to the second year of the ESSEC Ph.D. program in Economics and the doctoral program at CY Cergy Paris Université. Successful Ph.D. candidates become part of ThEMA, receiving a monthly salary of approximately 2,200 EUR (plus extra remuneration for teaching responsibilities) as well as research funding.

The Master 2 in Economic Analysis offers a number of alternative careers. Among the several options, there are the large international institutions (European Commission, European Central Bank, OECD, IMF, World Bank, WTO, ILO, BIS, Regional Development Banks, etc.), which recruit students at Research Master level. French and foreign governments are also an outlet. Finally, the private sector, in particular the financial sector, is another option, since Economists are capable of guiding major strategic choices.

40% of our M2 EA Graduates choose to enter the job market. About 20%  join the private sector (mainly in banks, insurance companies and consulting e.g., BNP-Paribas, Deloitte, Société Générale SG, 3M), 10% join the public and semi-public sector (e.g. Ministère de l'Economie et des Finances, Ministère des armées and foreign Ministries) and 10% national and international organization (e.g., Central Banks, FAO, World Bank).