MA in Financial Economics (MAFE)
A finance-and-economics master's with foundation analytical courses (mathematics for financial economists, R, data analysis) feeding into advanced financial economics. Positioned as an economics-flavoured quantitative finance degree rather than a heavy stochastic-calculus programme.
What you’ll study
Core
- Mathematics for Financial Economists 1
- R statistical software workshop
- Data Analysis 1
- Data Analysis 2
Source: runi.ac.il ↗
Before you apply
- Background
- Bachelor's; non-quantitative degrees must take prerequisite courses
- Maths
- Mathematics; Statistics; Microeconomics (prerequisites for non-quantitative backgrounds)
- English
- Third-party listing: TOEFL iBT 106 or IELTS 7 (unofficial, not confirmed)
- Other
- Minimum GPA 82 (2024-25 brochure); multi-stage process incl. personal interview
Source: runi.ac.il ↗
After graduation
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Checked 6 November 2026 against the sources linked on this page. Fees, units and requirements change each year, so confirm them on the programme’s website before applying.