Online Master in Economic Policy and Governance for Development and Resilience

Shape the Future of Public Policy—from Anywhere

The Online Master in Economic Policy and Governance for Development and Resilience, jointly offered by Università Telematica Universitas Mercatorum (Rome) and United Nations University – CRIS (Bruges), equips students with the interdisciplinary tools and global perspective needed to tackle today’s complex economic and social challenges. The program is fully online and designed for professionals, recent graduates, and international students seeking flexible yet rigorous training in public policy and development.

Key Information

Degree and certificates awarded

Italian First Level Master’s Degree and UNU-CRIS Certificate of Completion

Tuition

€3500

Application Deadline

30 September 2025

Program Start Date

14 October 2025

Assessment

Fully online (Multiple Choice Questions, essay, and final assessment essay)

Optional Visit

A limited number of students may spend up to three self-funded months at UNU-CRIS in Bruges (April–June) during their second semester. Participation is optional. Selection is based on first-semester performance, a motivation letter, and a brief project proposal.

Curriculum Overview

The program includes core training in economics, global governance, policy methods, and applied learning. You will complete four core courses, two optional research methods courses, and one specialisation track:

• Core Courses: Governance of Global Challenges, Topics in Economic Theory, Core Skills for Professional Practice, Policy Lab
• Optional Methods: (Choose two) Statistical Foundations I, Statistical Foundations II, Qualitative Research Methods, Experimental Design

Specialization Tracks

Data-Driven Analysis for Policy

Gain hands-on skills in Python, forecasting, causal inference, and AI. Understand how data informs ethical and effective public policy.

Economics and Governance of Innovation and New Technologies

Explore how innovation systems and digital technologies shape development. Learn to design inclusive, sustainable innovation policy.

Inclusive Economic and Human Development

Analyse political economy, institutions, poverty, and inequality through a development lens. Learn to design inclusive, rights-based policies.

Multi-level Governance of Global Challenges

Understand how global, regional, and local governance interact to address climate change, migration, and digital transformation.

How to Apply

The application portal will open on 1 August 2025.

Click here to access the application portal managed by our partner institution, Università Telematica Universitas Mercatorum.

Make sure to apply before the deadline: 30 September 2025.

Contact

Please send your questions to info-mep@cris.unu.edu