Expert Diploma in the Economics of Regulated Markets

The syllabus of the Diploma in Economics of Regulated Markets consists of two groups of subjects plus a research project:

The first (12 credits) consists of 2 Specialisation courses:

☛  Group 1. Sectoral courses. Choose 2:

• Energy Economics I (6 credtis)
• Energy Economics II (6 credits)
• Transport Economics (6 credits)
• Telecommunications Economics (6 credits)

Second group (6 credits).

☛  Group 2. Elective courses. Choose 1:

• A third sectoral specialisation course (6 credits)
• Seminars on Competition Policy (6 credits)
• Cost-Benefit Analysis (6 credits)

Research project (2 credits)

The student will present a paper on the sector of specialisation. The work must be directed by a lecturer or specialist in the sector. In either case, the Director must give his approval. The relevance of the work, its writing and presentation will be graded.

All courses are offered by the Master in Industrial Economics and Markets and can be taken individually without the need to take the full degree. In this case there is the possibility to opt for the title of Expert by carrying out a research work of 2 credits once three courses have been taken.

Faculty from the Economics and Business Economics Departments of the University Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M) in collaboration with professionals of important firms are in charge of the teaching of these specialization courses.

All faculty members of UC3M have Doctorate Degrees (Ph.D) from prestigious, internationally known universities, like the London School of Economics (LSE), University of California in Los Angeles (UCLA), and San Diego (UCSD). The professionals collaborating in the program come from different public and private companies who share their invaluable experience and in-depth knowledge of the different sectors. This collaboration, so far, has included firms as Iberdrola, RENFE, Telefónica, Samsung, Red Eléctrica de España, OMIE, CINTRA, Grupo Alsa, NERA, Quality Systems España, Spim, FEDIT, Auna, Cotec, and institutions such as Consejo Superior de Cámaras Oficiales de Comercio, Industria y Navegación de España, Comisión del Mercado de las Telecomunicaciones, Comisión Nacional de la Energía, and Comisión Nacional de Competencia.

One of the key aspects for the success of these Specialist courses is the quality and research experience of instructors and the continuous updating of the syllabus of the courses to incorporate recent economic policy topics.

This program offers a well-known accreditation of knowledge in economics of regulation applied to particular sectors (Energy, Transport and Telecommunications), which should facilitates your promotion within the company and improves your job opportunities in the near future. Most program speakers of each sector are high executives from the most important firms or well-known professors with experience in these sectors.

Finally, since a large number of students work in firms of the same field, this Expert Degree offers a unique opportunity to expand your professional network.

ATCEE Associates Aids

The University Carlos III of Madrid and the Association of Commercial Technicians and Economists of the State (ATCEE) have signed a Collaboration Agreement by which both institutions agree that ATCEE associates benefit from a 40% tuition fee subsidy, both in the Specialist Degree and in each of the different courses that comprise it.

Sponsorship aids

Thanks to the sponsorship of the companies that collaborate with the programme, grants of up to 60% of the tuition fees are available.

To apply for this aid the student will have to send the following documents by e-mail to:  expertomercados@postgrado.uc3m.es

• Application for aids
• Letter of Motivation to the program director (Prof. Álvaro Escribano)
• Copy received message of admission.

Duration and Timetable 

The specialization courses will take place at the Campus Madrid-Puerta de Toledo and most of the other courses will be taught at the Campus Getafe .

The 20 ECTS required to complete the degree may be done in a single semester if all courses selected by the student are taught in that semester, otherwise, they would be completed in two semesters.

Classes for the first semester begin at the end of September until the end of January, the second term begins in early February and ends in late May. All classes are taught in the afternoon, from 16:00 to 19:30.

Objectives

The objective is to provide students with knowledge of the economic sector in which regulatory and business decision-making problems arise. To this end, the tools and techniques of economic analysis for sectoral use will be developed and used. As a final result, the student should be able to produce reports and analyses related to the evaluation of projects within the sector of specialisation.

Location

☛ Madrid Puerta de Toledo Campus

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