This master's program is designed for those seeking to strengthen their analytical skills when facing real-world economic problems, integrating economic theory and quantitative tools from an applied and consistent perspective. It prioritizes methodology, evidence, and structured reasoning to address contexts marked by uncertainty and complexity.
This training prepares you for:
Analyze and understand economic phenomena based on macroeconomic, microeconomic and institutional frameworks, integrating different variables and levels of analysis.
Apply quantitative and econometric tools to model economic relationships, evaluate hypotheses, identify impacts, and support conclusions with empirical evidence.
Evaluate scenarios and decision alternatives, both in the business and public sectors, using economic models and data analysis to support recommendations.
Interpreting complex economic information and transform it into clear and consistent arguments for decision-making, technical advice, and policy design.
Develop a long-term analytical perspective, which allows us to understand economic dynamics, anticipate effects and provide solid criteria in contexts of change and uncertainty.
“The master’s degree allowed me to understand macroeconomics connected to the major challenges of human development in Latin America.”
One of the most valuable contributions was the rigorous study of issues such as inequality and market failures, always linked to our regional reality. Sharing experiences with colleagues from different countries further enriched our perspective on public policies and the social challenges we face.
Today I combine my work as a university professor with economic analysis at the Peruvian think tank REDES and provide regional commentary on RPP, Peru's leading radio station. My master's degree provided me with the conceptual foundation to take on these challenges with greater confidence.
I would especially like to highlight the quality of the teaching staff and the academic level of the Universidad Austral, a benchmark in Latin American economic thought.
“The master’s degree allowed me to articulate economic theory and econometrics to rigorously analyze public policy and market problems.”
The most valuable aspect was the solid foundation in economic theory and econometrics, and the ability to integrate both to address concrete problems related to public policy and the functioning of markets. I acquired tools to understand competitive dynamics, evaluate market structures, and analyze the behavior of economic agents from an efficiency and welfare perspective, always with empirical support.
I have applied this approach to regulatory analysis and market research in Ecuador, combining theoretical foundations with quantitative tools to develop rigorous, decision-oriented economic evaluations. This training has been crucial to my professional development.
I would like to highlight the academic rigor, the quality of the faculty, and the diversity of nationalities among the students. Interaction with peers from different countries allowed for a deeper understanding of diverse economic realities and public policy approaches, enriching both learning and debate. It is a program that combines a solid technical foundation with an applied perspective, preparing professionals to address economic problems with rigor and an international outlook.
“I took away a way of thinking: order, method and evidence to approach macroeconomics and decision-making.”
The master's degree helped me translate concepts into concrete quantitative tools—data, models, and evaluation criteria—that I now use to build scenarios, analyze risks, and design investment strategies with a fundamental perspective.
I would recommend it for its academic rigor, excellent faculty, and practical approach. It's a program that challenges you to elevate your professional level, provides you with a valuable toolkit for consulting, and establishes a very solid professional standard.
“MECA allowed me to connect theory with practice and enhance my professional development.”
Pursuing the master's program allowed me to strengthen and deepen the connection between economic theory and its practical application. Analyzing real-world cases in class was a key tool for consolidating my learning and understanding how to apply it in my professional life. It was a decisive step in adding greater value to my work and boosting my professional growth.
“MECA provided me with concrete tools to understand and make better decisions in contexts of high uncertainty.”
I was captivated by the master's program's practical approach, which uses the foundations of economic theory and econometrics to address, develop, and challenge conceptual models capable of explaining complex dynamic behaviors. It undoubtedly provided me with new skills to improve decision-making, especially in highly uncertain scenarios, which are increasingly common today.
“MECA allowed me to combine theory and practical tools to analyze decisions in complex and uncertain contexts.”
I found the curriculum very interesting, especially the integration of econometric and game theory tools throughout the program. Econometric resources allow us to evaluate and quantify causal relationships between variables, model system behaviors and structures, and develop projections on key variables for the company. Meanwhile, game theory models facilitate forecasting of agent behavior, which is particularly valuable in changing environments where decisions must be made under high uncertainty.
This master's degree program is delivered through a format that combines Synchronous classes and independent academic workdesigned to hold a rigorous and progressive learning.
The methodology focuses on economic analysis, conceptual discussion, and the application of quantitative tools to real-world cases, prioritizing a deep understanding of the problems over the expository transmission of content.
synchronous classes They function as spaces for active academic work, geared towards exploring concepts in depth, analyzing specific economic situations, and discussing approaches and results. Through prior preparation, interaction with professors and peers allows for the integration of theory, empirical evidence, and analytical models, fostering an applied understanding of the topics covered.
El asynchronous work It complements this dynamic and is an integral part of the learning process. It includes reading bibliography, analyzing data, and solving exercises, with the aim of consolidating content and developing analytical autonomy.
La online mode It also enriches the academic experience by encouraging the participation of students from different contexts and realities, broadening the exchange and perspective on the economic problems addressed during the course.
Synchronous course:
The master's program includes a semi-structured planThat is, students can focus their studies through a careful selection of elective courses, corresponding to the Elective Cycle of the Curriculum, which they can choose according to their particular inclinations or preferences.
Mandatory course for all students:
Mandatory course for all students:
All classes are taught in Spanish.
*The list of subjects for the Elective Cycle is subject to change.
Making economic decisions in real-world contexts requires more than just theoretical knowledge or mastery of isolated tools. Applying economics rigorously involves having solid conceptual frameworks and the ability to use them to analyze specific situations, evaluate alternatives, and justify decisions in professional practice..
In this sense, many economics programs tend to fall into extremes: either strongly theoretical approaches or more instrumental approaches geared toward immediate application. This tension presents an opportunity for development: a program that combines conceptual rigor, quantitative methods, and applied orientation, without sacrificing academic depth. From this perspective, we developed the Master's in Applied Economics as a program that integrates these approaches into a structured curriculum, designed to understand and address economic problems with analytical rigor and professional judgment.
This academic proposal is designed for those who use economics as a tool for analysis and decision-making in their professional practice or for those who seek to expand their knowledge and address economic problems with conceptual and methodological rigor.
The master's degree is particularly relevant for professionals who work, or aspire to work, in areas such as the public sector, companies, banking, economic consulting, or other spaces where the interpretation of economic information and the evaluation of scenarios are a central part of daily work.
As for the basic training, it is geared towards graduates in Economics and related disciplines who have a compatible analytical background, such as Engineering, Administration, Accounting, Finance, Political Science or other careers with relevant quantitative or economic training.
The Master's Degree in Applied Economics is supported by the academic prestige and institutional trajectory of the Universidad Austral, recognized for its Excellence in postgraduate training and its regional and international projectionThis support guarantees a solid academic framework aligned with high-level university standards.
The program has a outstanding faculty, made up of academics and professionals with solid training and experience in economic analysis, who bring a rigorous and applied perspective to the postgraduate content.
In turn, mastery is distinguished by its international projection and classroom diversityThis is facilitated by the online format and academic partnerships with universities abroad. Studying MECA also means becoming part of the academic community of the Universidad Austral, expanding professional and institutional exchange beyond the coursework.
To complete registration, the student must submit the required documentation. Failure to do so on time and in the correct format will result in the student not being able to advance to the next grade or take the exams.
La Universidad Austral has exclusive enrollment benefits regarding current values. These include: corporate agreementsSouthern Community, distance benefits, early registration, among others.
They are subject to quotaFor more information, please consult with the executive in charge.
PhD in Economics. Research Secretary at Universidad Austral headquarters RosarioFull professor and researcher with more than 30 years of experience, specializing in applied economics, AgTech, regional development and labor markets, with publications and projects of national and international impact.
PhD in Economics (UCEMA), specializing in social protection, the labor market, and childhood, with a focus on public policy impact evaluation. Technical advisor at ANSES since 2006, with extensive experience in actuarial analysis, social security, and the use of administrative data and surveys.
Earle Traynham is the Endowed Chair and Professor of Economics at the University of North Florida, where he directs the International Business Program. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, specializing in international economics, political economy, and property rights, with a focus on Latin America.
Director of the Finance Department of Universidad AustralWith extensive academic and professional experience in corporate finance and strategy. Professor and international consultant, with management experience in financial institutions and participation in prestigious organizations and universities.
Data Scientist and Master in Applied Statistics, with over 15 years of experience in statistical modeling, time series, and forecasting. Postgraduate lecturer and consultant, specializing in quantitative analysis applied to business and decision-making in public and private organizations.
PhD in Economics from the University of Illinois. Former Principal Manager of Economic Research at the Central Bank of Argentina and current Director of the Development Ideas Laboratory (LiD) at Maimonides University. Professor and researcher with extensive experience in monetary and regional economics and public policy.
PhD candidate in Economics (UCEMA) and Hubert H. Humphrey Fellow (US Department of State) with studies at Syracuse University. Specialist in impact evaluation, budget analysis and public policy, with experience in the management and monitoring of national programs.
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