Global risks are becoming more complex — think of everything from climate change and biodiversity to pandemics and cyber threats. The Master in Economics of Global Risks was designed to help individuals tackle such crises with confidence. It’s built on two core pillars — fundamental knowledge and quantitative methods. 

“These pillars convey skills with the longest possible half-life, and they lay foundations on which graduates can build during their careers,” explains programme director Professor Ulrich Hege. “It’s a winning combination, as our placement success shows and our graduates are happy to confirm.”

To reach similar feats, today’s cohort immerses themselves in insights from ecology, biology, political science, and law through seminars, projects, and collaborations. They also work on an Empirical Project — a yearlong, data-driven research effort where teams address topical questions in global risk. 

Hence, graduates leave TSE with versatile, in-demand skills, prepared to excel in diverse roles across sectors. “Our placement record speaks for itself, spanning central banks, the European Commission, banks, insurance companies, and risk management,” shares Professor Hege.