Once you are equipped with a profound understanding of different cultures, pressing economic challenges, and politics, you will be ideally positioned to solve complex global economic and social problems on every level. You will be able to pursue a career in a wide variety of fields spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including banks, private firms, governments, international organizations, consulting firms, and research centers.

Our faculty brings real-world expertise into the classroom through their experience holding prominent positions in governments or in international banks, companies, and multilateral institutions (the EU, the UN, etc.). Today’s pioneers in economics and international relations include top researchers and influential voices in the political arena as well as authorities who have driven economic policy from within governments and international organizations. You will interact with these world leaders in the academic, political, and business world and receive their support and feedback as you develop connections with the real world.

You will combine economic and technical knowledge with an understanding of complex global interactions to develop innovative solutions to pressing challenges such as climate change, migration, and sustainable and inclusive growth. By pairing geopolitics with economics, you will develop a holistic skill set to better analyze and solve problems in both the public and private spheres.

Students in this program benefit from a high component of United Nations activities and content. Complete courses designed for UN staff through an IE University tailor-made online platform and receive certified diplomas from the United Nations System Staff College. Take part in numerous professional opportunities with the UN throughout your studies, including summer research programs, mentoring sessions with select UN staff and capstone projects. Furthermore, gain practical skills by participating in our customized simulations: experience how international negotiations work in our US-EU Trade Simulation and our Middle East Peace Simulation, or understand humanitarian crises and responses by taking part in our Refugee Camp Simulation. In addition, compete with other world-renowned universities in Model United Nations conferences or organize our own student-led IE University Model United Nations competition.

This groundbreaking program will help you see the world from a new perspective. With an emphasis on diversity and a multicultural experience, our classes offer you the chance to engage in insightful discussions with classmates and colleagues from all over the world. This will enrich your understanding and your approach to global economics and relations. You will also have the opportunity to explore the world and grow personally in our IE University Transformational Leadership Journey. Spend a semester abroad at one of our prestigious partner universities in over 50 countries across all continents and enrich your academic and personal development. Learn other languages and open a world of possibilities.