The Managerial Economics and Strategy track is analytically demanding and firmly rooted in economic theory, but always in service of real-world questions. You learn to use game theory to map out competitive strategies, econometrics to uncover what actually drives organisational performance, and behavioural economics to understand why people deviate from rational decision-making. In Experimental Economics, you design and run your own experiments to test economic behaviour in the lab and in the field. By the end of the programme, you will know how to build evidence-based arguments about why organisations succeed or fail — and what to do about it. 

You graduate with a toolkit that employers across sectors actively look for. On the technical side, you build strong skills in data analysis, econometrics and game-theoretic reasoning, giving you the ability to turn complex information into clear, evidence-based recommendations. On the softer side, you develop the judgement to navigate organisational dynamics, understand what motivates people, and communicate your findings convincingly. Those two things together, analytical sharpness and strategic insight, are what set Managerial Economics and Strategy graduates apart in the job market. 

For students without a strong quantitative background, getting up to speed quickly is the biggest hurdle. The methods are advanced, the thesis is independent, and the timeline is tight. There is support available — through tutorials, the research seminar and your thesis supervisor — but you will need to be proactive about using it. Students who go in with realistic expectations and a genuine appetite for the material tend to get the most out of it. Those who push through leave the programme with analytical skills that are hard to find — and highly sought after by consultancies, financial institutions and policy organisations alike.