The University of Essex MSc Management Economics trains students to use economics in managerial decisions and in the analyzing of strategic interaction among firms. Essex combines theory and applications to provide students with a unique combination of business knowledge and economic skills.

Upon completion of the course students will be able to think strategically and will be equipped to discuss economic theory in plain language, relating it to managerial decisions and market intelligence. Students explore topics including: contract theory, incentive theory, and the theory of the firm; real-world management decision-making; the interaction between firms in different market structures; how strategic interactions can affect sales and profitability; the main principles and theories of modern microeconomics.