RoME Master in Economics

Claudio Michelacci (EIEF) and Pietro Reichlin (EIEF and Luiss)

RoME is a challenging two-years graduate program in Economics for highly talented students combining theory, research, quantitative methods and data analysis. Main features are:

• a gateway to the world’s best PhD programs and professional careers
• small classes, active learning and intense tutoring
• availability of scholarships and fee wavers
• world class faculty in international environments

For a complete description of the main features of the program (how to apply, study program, placement and job opportunities, alumni and students, academic staff) please go to the RoME dedicated webpage

The Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance (EIEF) is a research institute founded by the Bank of Italy in 2008 with a renowned internationally diversified faculty producing world-class research and offering courses at Master and PhD levels

I Year

II Year

Core courses choose one

Elective Courses, choose three

Interested students are required to apply through the following link

Admission decisions are based on:

• undergraduate grades (especially in relevant subjects)
• CV
• scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test (strongly encouraged); the score on the GMAT is also accepted
• reference letters written by professors who have followed the applicant’s studies closely
• scores on a recognized English language test (TOEFL, IELTS…), for applicants whose native language is not English
• a statement of purpose, and any other additional information supplied by the candidate
• personal interviews

Students can apply starting from December of the year preceding the start of the program. Admission to and retention in the program is based strictly on merit. Since RoME is a small program, early application is strongly encouraged. Consult the schedule for the deadlines. Family income and residence are considered in the decisions concerning scholarships.

A prerequisite for participating in the program is an undergraduate university degree, with preference for degrees in Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics. At the start of the program, students should either have obtained or be about to obtain their undergraduate degree. All admissions are conditioned on obtaining the undergraduate degree by November 25, 2022.

For admitted students, evaluation is continuous, via course exams. A minimum grade point average is required for retention in the program, starting from the third module.

You find more details on the requirements and the application procedure here.

Graduation from the RoME Program offers a wide range of interesting job opportunities for students who are not interested in pursuing a more advanced academic specialization. Typical outlets are private and public institutions such as banks, firms, research departments, policy making institutions, regulatory agencies, central banks, etc. Professions range from consulting, financial analyst, data analyst, regulators, researcher, etc.

Arizona State University, Bocconi University, Boston College, Boston University, Cambridge University, Carnegie Mellon, Columbia University, Cornell University, Duke University, European University Institute, Haas Berkeley, HEC Montreal, Imperial College, London Business School, London School of Economics, MIT Sloan, New York University, Northwestern University, Paris School of Economics, Penn State University, Pompeu Fabra University, Princeton University, Stanford University, Toulouse University, University of British Columbia, University of California at Los Angeles, University of California at San Diego, University of Chicago, University College London, University of Mannheim, University of Minnesota, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh, University of Southern California, University of Wisconsin, University of Zurich, Warwick University.