ESCP Business School is proud to announce the launch of its new MSc in Economics & Policy for Business (MEP)

Taught between the School’s London and Paris campuses, this new 15-month MSc programme offers graduates a dual UK–French degree, combining the academic excellence of two major European business hubs.

Rooted in ESCP’s multi-campus model and multidisciplinary approach, the MSc in Economics & Policy for Business is set to train the next generation of professionals who can translate economic insights into real-world strategies in both the business and public sectors.

The programme responds to a growing demand for experts who can bridge the gap between economic theory and business practice, particularly in fields such as international trade, digital and AI regulation, sustainability, and geopolitics.
 

ESCP has always championed a distinctly European approach to management education, and this new programme reflects that mission. Anchored in our Bold & United strategy and the future School of Governance, it is taught across our London and Paris campuses and guided by leading European legal and policy expertise, giving students practical international experience at the heart of two major economic centres.

Marie Taillard, Dean of ESCP Business School London CampusMarie Taillard
Dean of ESCP Business School London Campus

To mark its foundation, ESCP formally presented the MSc in Economics & Policy for Business at a recent London Campus event featuring Pedro Serrano, EU Ambassador to the UK, 'Europe and the UK in a Changing World', reinforcing the programme’s relevance and positioning it within a real-world European policy context.

Following ESCP's Bold & United strategic plan, this programme will be part of the future School of Governance, which is set to launch in 2029 as ESCP expands to become the first European University of Management.
 

Programme Focus

The programme addresses a growing global need for professionals who can effectively interpret and apply economic data to guide regulatory, strategic, and policy decisions. Students learn to navigate fast-changing regulatory environments, consult organisations on global policy changes, and support decision-making in heavily regulated industries.

They will develop expertise in areas such as international trade, monetary policy, digital and AI regulation, sustainability, and geopolitics.
 

This programme integrates rigorous economic analysis with the strategic realities faced by companies, governments, and regulators, while the multi-campus model offers students deep exposure to European economic and policy environments, enriched by strong networking and cultural exchange opportunities. It prepares students to understand and influence the economic decisions that increasingly shape organisations across borders.

Irina von Wiese, Academic Director of the MSc in Economics & Policy for BusinessIrina von Wiese
Academic Director of the MSc in Economics & Policy for Business

The programme also benefits from ESCP’s cutting-edge research in economics, including trade and industrial economics, and is closely aligned with the activities of ESCP's Geopolitics Research Institute, engaging students with the latest thinking and empirical insights shaping the economic and policy landscape in Europe and beyond.


Applied Curriculum

The MEP combines advanced courses in economics and policy with practical training in consulting and business. Students will gain a dual perspective on European and global economic governance, studying modules like:
 

  • London Campus: International trade and regulation, sustainability management, stakeholder management, industrial economics, and digital & AI policy.
  • Paris Campus: Monetary policy, data-driven economics, business law and governance, geopolitics and risk analysis, consulting practice, and environmental and development economics.

In addition, students will undertake:

  • a Company Consultancy Project in partnership with leading companies;
  • a mandatory 16-week internship to gain direct industry exposure;
  • and a Master thesis connecting research with real-world policy and business challenges.

Career Outcomes

In today's environment, where policy increasingly influences business strategy, employers actively seek to hire talent who understand both the language of markets and the logic of regulation.

Graduates will be well-positioned for roles such as Economist, Policy Analyst, Regulatory Economist, or Strategy Consultant across a variety of sectors where economics, public policy, and business strategy intersect. They will develop a strong understanding of how economic policy influences business decisions across various industries, including finance, energy, technology, and sustainability.

Typical employers include consulting firms, government and regulatory bodies, international organisations, and industry associations seeking experts in economic policy analysis, regulation, and strategic advisory.


With its dual-campus structure, interdisciplinary design, and applied learning approach, the MSc in Economics and Policy for Business is set to empower the next generation of leaders to drive economic change and influence business strategy on a global scale.
 

 

Campuses

London

Paris