International Economic History

3 semesters (max. 5 semesters) | 90 ECTS credits

Required methodology classes (24 credits)

• Methodology in International Economic History Research
• Current Research Directions in International Economic History
• Advanced research seminar

Thematic courses and electives (42 credits)

• State and Society
• Socioeconomics of Development
• History of International Economic Regulation
• Economic History of North-South Relations
• History of Global Capitalism
• Capitalism and Enterprise, etc.

Master's thesis or work placement dissertation (24 credits)

www.unige.ch/conditions/MA

A Bachelor in Political Economy and Economic History with 60 credits in Economic History or an equivalent degree in another field, by successful completion of co-requisite courses (6 to 30 credits).

www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/etudiants/reglements
www.unige.ch/sciences-societe/formations/inscription/admissionmaster

Deadline: 28 February 2026

www.unige.ch/enrolment

Master's students are permitted to go on exchange for one semester. Students may go on exchange as early as their second semester but may earn no more than 30 credits at another university. The dissertation cannot be substituted.

www.unige.ch/exchange

A Master in International Economic History leads to a number of opportunities both in Switzerland and abroad in:

• Private sector business, especially banking and finance
• Public administration
• International and humanitarian organisations
• Journalism
• Secondary school education
• Academic research and teaching.

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ACADEMIC ADVISOR
Gaetan Clavien
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