Academic Year 2024-2025
Why follow the Economic Studies study track?
Economics is an important component of transatlantic affairs, be it in matters of international trade, international monetary relations, the effects of monetary and fiscal policies, or competition (antitrust) and regulatory issues. The “Economic Studies” study track offered in Bruges will provide students with a deep understanding of European Union policies and a critical economic analysis of their content. These will be completed with courses on international economic relations at The Fletcher School.
Students starting at the College of Europe
Students starting at the Fletcher School
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 1 in Bruges23 ECTS |
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1 MATA compulsory course (27h, 5 ECTS) |
US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Transatlantic Affairs (J. SHATTUCK & I. LESSER) |
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4 ECO compulsory courses (30h, 4.5ECTS each) |
Economics of European Competition Policy (CLAICI A. & KOVO D.) EU Macroeconomics (CODOGNO L) Economics of European Integration: From Theory to Practice (B. DUMONT & J. PIETRAS) MATA-ECO students must select 1 of the following compulsory courses
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MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation |
Select primary thesis supervisor from ECO faculty Begin internship search |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 2 in Bruges23 ECTS |
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2 MATA compulsory courses (20h, 5 ECTS+ 8h) |
US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: Transatlantic Project (B. BERTI & B. LETE, 5 ECTS, 20h) Southern Atlanticism: Rethinking Mental Maps of Transatlantic Relations I. LESSER, no ECTS, 8h) |
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4 ECO optional courses (30h, 4.5 ECTS each)
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FinTech and the Transformation of Digital Services in the EU (AYALA M. & SOUCHAUD A.) Economics of EU Environmental and Climate Change Policy (BAUDRY M.) Actions for Damages: Quantification of Harm ((BUCCIROSSI P.) The Economics of European Financial Regulation and Supervision (CASEY J.-P. & NADRY D.) Economics of EU Network Industries (PELKMANS J.) |
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ECO compact seminars—some may be taught during the first semester (voluntary, no ECTS) |
The Impact of Hand-to-Mouth Consumers on European Fiscal and Monetary Policy (DE ROCK B., 8h) The EIB and its Role in the EU Development Cooperation (PALANZA F. & TINAGLI A., 6h) Business Interest Representation in the EU (van de WERVE T., 15h) |
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MATA-ECO Study Trips |
MATA study trip to Brussels ECO study trip to Frankfurt |
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MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation |
Submit thesis proposal Continue internship search / submit internship approval form (for fall internship) |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 3 at The Fletcher School
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4 courses at The Fletcher School, 6 ECTS each
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At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):
Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible |
MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship preparation |
Fletcher faculty member assigned as second supervisor Submit internship approval form |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 450 ECTS |
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MATA thesis submission, 25 ECTS |
High-level internship, 25 ECTSSubmit internship report |
Option 2: ECO Study Track Year 2
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 3 |
High-level internship, 25 ECTSSubmit internship report |
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Fletcher faculty member assigned as second supervisor Select courses for Semester 4 |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 4 at the Fletcher School
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MATA thesis submission, 25 ECTS |
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4 courses at The Fletcher School, 6 ECTS each
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At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):
Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 1 at the Fletcher School23 ECTS |
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1 MATA compulsory course (27h, 5 ECTS) |
US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: A Multidisciplinary Analysis of Transatlantic Affairs (J. SHATTUCK & I. LESSER) |
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3 Fletcher courses, 6 ECTS each |
At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):
Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible |
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MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation |
Select thesis supervisor from the Fletcher faculty Begin internship search |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 2 at the Fletcher School29 ECTS |
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1 MATA compulsory course (20h, 5 ECTS) |
US-EU Relations in the 21st Century: Transatlantic Project (B. BERTI & B. LETE) |
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4 Fletcher courses, 6 ECTS each |
At least one course from each of the three divisions (‘breadth requirement’):
Cross-registration and substitution of 1 course from Tufts University or Harvard University possible |
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MATA-ECO Thesis and Internship Preparation |
Submit thesis proposal Submit internship approval form |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 3 |
High-level internship (25 ECTS) |
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ECO faculty member assigned as second supervisor Select courses for Semester 4 |
ECO STUDY TRACK SEMESTER 4 in Bruges
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MATA Thesis submission (25 ECTS) |
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MATA compulsory compact seminar (8h, no ECTS) |
Southern Atlanticism: Rethinking Mental Maps of Transatlantic Relations (I. LESSER) |
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4 ECO Optional courses, (30h, 4,5 ECTS each) |
FinTech and the Transformation of Digital Services in the EU (AYALA M. & SOUCHAUD A) Economics of EU Environmental and Climate Change Policy (BAUDRY M.) Actions for Damages: Quantification of Harm ((BUCCIROSSI P.) The Economics of European Financial Regulation and Supervision (CASEY J.-P. & NADRY D.) Economics of EU Network Industries (PELKMANS J.) |
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ECO compact seminars—some may be taught during the first semester (voluntary, no ECTS) |
The Impact of Hand-to-Mouth Consumers on European Fiscal and Monetary Policy (DE ROCK B., 8h) The EIB and its Role in the EU Development Cooperation (PALANZA F. & TINAGLI A., 6h) Business Interest Representation in the EU (van de WERVE T., 15h) |
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MATA-ECO Study Trips |
MATA study trip to Brussels ECO study trip to Frankfurt |
On 20 February 2024, Natolin's students had the opportunity to meet Mr Alessandro AZZONI, Deputy Political Director and Security Director of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
