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MSc · MSc
MSc in Economics
Every budget, policy, and forecast in the Gulf is an economics question wearing a different coat. This 12-month online MSc from Rushford Business School trains the people who answer those questions, and you study it from the UAE.
Quick Highlights
Rushford Business School
12 months online
60 ECTS
15 courses
Asynchronous study
Scholarship available
Programme at a Glance
Degree AwardMSc
Awarding UniversityRushford Business School, Switzerland
Duration12 months
AssessmentsAssignments, practical projects, seminars
Study ModeOnline, asynchronous on the e-Campus
Credits60 ECTS across 15 courses
Note: Duration will be based on your experience and it can be advanced bachelors too which differs from prospects to prospects
Programme Overview
About this Programme
Economics departments used to hire for theory. Gulf employers hire for forecasting, econometrics, and the quantitative habits behind both. This MSc faces that reality: five core management courses first, then ten specialisation courses with a deliberate focus on FinTech, econometrics, and quantitative methods for decision-making, economic modelling, and inference-based data.
Practical projects and seminars run alongside the coursework on the e-Campus, and the format is asynchronous. Fifteen courses across twelve months, extendable to three years at no extra fee for people whose work refuses to cooperate, and in the Gulf it often refuses.
The degree is awarded by Rushford Business School, Switzerland. The forecasts you make afterwards will be tested, and that is exactly the point.
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Why Choose
Why Choose This Programme?
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The quantitative core is the differentiator
Econometrics and statistical methods for decision-making sit at the centre of the degree, which is what applied economics hiring screens for.
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Forecasting is taught as a discipline
Economic modelling and forecasting run through the specialisation, aimed at the advisory and policy roles that depend on them.
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FinTech has a seat at the table
Few economics degrees touch financial technology. This one does, and the Gulf's payments and digital banking boom makes that relevant.
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Swiss award, online delivery
Rushford Business School, Switzerland, awards the MSc. All fifteen courses run on the e-Campus.
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Instalments in dirhams
Monthly AED payments, interest-free, agreed in writing before the start.
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Support across the whole year
One success coach for the degree, and advisors in Sharjah in person or on WhatsApp.
An internationally recognised pathway awarded by Rushford Business School .
What You'll Learn
Learning Outcomes
Apply econometric methods to real business and policy data
Build economic models that decision-makers can actually use
Forecast with method and defend the assumptions behind it
Use inference-based data to settle arguments
Evaluate FinTech developments with economic reasoning
Handle quantitative problems across finance, advisory, and research work
Present economic findings to non-economists without losing the content
Finish with practical projects and seminar work grounded in live questions
Career Opportunities
Where This Degree Can Take You
Economist
Financial Analyst
Policy Analyst
Data Scientist
Statistician
Pricing Analyst
Budget Analyst
Mutual Fund Manager
Litigation Consultant
Economic Consultant
Programme Structure
Your Journey, Year by Year
A structured curriculum that builds from foundations through to advanced study.
Programme content
Leadership 20/40
- Your journey, block by block
- Three blocks across fifteen courses
- Block 1 · Core management (20 ECTS)
- Transformational Management
- Managerial Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing in a Digital World
- Accounting for Financial Reporting
- Block 2 · Economics foundation (20 ECTS)
- Ten specialisation courses covering econometrics, quantitative methods, economic modelling, forecasting, and FinTech
- Block 3 · Leadership and research (20 ECTS plus electives)
- Research Methodology
- Business Analytics
- Project Management
- Corporate Social Responsibility: Ethics and Law
- Leadership 20/40
RBS
The University
Rushford Business School
At Rushford Business School you will receive a first-class business education from world- leading, cutting edge academics that have different points of view. They will challenge your thinking as they show you the world of business from alternative perspectives.
Our undergraduate and graduate degree programs cover a wide range of business-related fields, including accounting, finance, marketing, and management.
Rushford Business School operates in Switzerland as per the applicable regulatory framework for private education institutions and is approved by the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.
Your Learning Partner
Why Study Through Maverick?
Students receive:
Dedicated academic support
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Flexible learning
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Assessment support
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Affordable instalments
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Career guidance
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Documentation assistance
Support designed to help you succeed at every stage.
Why GCC Students Choose This Programme
Policy employers need economists
Central banks, sovereign funds, and government strategy offices across the Gulf hire policy analysts and economists on an ongoing basis, and the credential screens matter.
The private sector wants them too
Consultancies, banks, and large family groups keep analyst benches for pricing, budgeting, and market forecasting, and the skills gap is real.
Employers keep reporting shortages
Across the Gulf, employers keep reporting shortages of qualified candidates, and quantitative economics skills are among the rarest.
The extended-duration option respects real life
Up to three years at no additional fee means the degree survives relocations, busy quarters, and family life.
FinTech content matches the market
The Gulf's payments and digital banking growth means economists who understand FinTech have more doors open than the ones who do not.
Honest take
economics degrees reward people who are willing to sit with a dataset until it confesses. If the quantitative side is what worries you, the cohort and coach support exist for exactly that reason, and the extension option buys the breathing room.
Our Network
Diverse Alumni
Join professionals across leading organizations worldwide
Graduates placing at world-class organisations across aviation, energy, finance and government
Join our growing global network of industry leaders
Faculty Voice
Insights From Industry Experts
Real-world perspectives from the minds shaping global business education
Germany
Faculty Insight • 01
Prof. Alexander Schmidt
Alexander is a leader in AI and cloud integration, specializing in ethical AI strategy and financial services. He develops courses on Machine Learning, NLP, and AI ethics, driving tech business growth.
British
Faculty Insight • 02
Prof. Dr. David Mark Holliman
Dr. David Holliman, an educator with 15+ years of experience, is Chairman of Holliman Holdings, managing business operations in tourism, trading, asset management, and education
Jordan
Faculty Insight • 03
Prof. Dr. Othman Abu Khurma
Dr. Othman Abu Khurma, a passionate science educator with 18 years' experience in Jordan and the GCC, excels in designing engaging teaching materials, fostering dynamic discussions, enhancing learning for educators and students.
Switzerland
Faculty Insight • 04
Prof. Steve Alban Tineo
Prof. Steve, a global leader and entrepreneur with 20+ years of experience, delivers corporate training and academic courses on negotiation, conflict resolution, mediation, and cross-cultural communication.
slovakia
Faculty Insight • 05
Prof. Veronika Knight
Veronika Knight delivers practical, human-centered learning experiences for corporate teams across the UAE and GCC. Her approach focuses on developing soft skills and encouraging meaningful behavioural change, helping learners apply their knowledge with confidence in the workplace.
Canada
Faculty Insight • 06
Shyma Mohaisen
Shyma brings over 10 years of teaching experience and a background at Microsoft, combining academic expertise with practical industry insights to support learners’ professional growth.
India
Faculty Insight • 07
Prof. Dr. Shanmugan Joghee
Dr. Shanmugan brings over 26 years of experience in management education and research across India and the UAE, with expertise in marketing, international business, research methods, and digital transformation.
Ukrainian
Faculty Insight • 08
Prof. Yana Nikitina
Prof. Yana Nikitina is an accomplished economist, lecturer, and researcher with a PhD in Economics and a Master’s in Education Leadership. She brings extensive experience in teaching Economics, Finance, Accounting, and Business, with a strong commitment to student-centred learning, research excellence, and professional development.
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