International and Monetary Economics (Mono)Universität Bern

The Master's program in International and Monetary Economics (MIME) is a challenging program offered jointly by the Universities of Bern and Basel. It focuses on international and monetary economics, with specializations available in financial markets and regulation, quantitative macroeconomics, and international trade. The program is taught in English and is designed for students with a strong background in economics and quantitative methods.

The program aims to provide students with a solid understanding of monetary policy, financial markets, and their regulation. Graduates will be equipped with the skills to analyze and assess decisions on monetary policy, understand the role of central banks and regulatory authorities, and comment on current economic issues. The program emphasizes modern macroeconomics, practical quantitative tools, and analytical skills.

The MIME program is structured around an introduction module (18 ECTS), a core module (24 ECTS), a specialization module (18 ECTS), and a Master’s thesis (30 ECTS). The introduction module covers advanced topics in economics, ensuring all students have a similar foundation. The core module focuses on key themes in monetary economics. The specialization module allows students to choose from a wide selection of courses to build a personal profile. The Master’s thesis requires original research and is supervised by a faculty member.

The program is designed to be completed in 3 semesters and requires 90 ECTS points. It starts in the fall semester, with the possibility of starting in the spring semester after consulting with a study counselor. Graduates of the MIME program can find excellent job opportunities in Switzerland, which is home to many international institutions, a large banking sector, and a well-known financial regulation agency.

• understand the role of the central banks and bank supervisory authorities in macroeconomic stability, especially with regard to their international connections,
• understand the role of the central banks, bank supervisory and regulatory authorities and private investors (commercial banks, institutional investors, etc.) in international money markets,
• have the ability to make or assess decisions on monetary policy according to the best scientific criteria,
• be familiar with the historical background to international economic developments,
• be familiar with different approaches and trends in monetary policy and the regulation of financial markets,
• be able to consider and comment on current economic issues.