Do you want to become an expert in one of the most in-demand fields of modern applied economics?
The Master in Competition, Regulation and Market Economics (CREMA) was created to meet the growing demand for specialists capable of analyzing markets, competition policies, and regulatory institutions with academic rigor and advanced quantitative tools. As the successor to UC3M’s well-established MIEM program, it builds on more than thirty years of experience and a strong network of professionals working in regulatory bodies, economic consultancies, and regulated sectors.
The program is aimed at graduates in Economics or related disciplines who wish to deepen their analytical and empirical skills. Its academic orientation allows students to gain a solid command of contemporary theoretical frameworks, econometric methods, and applied tools needed to understand how markets work and how regulators intervene.
📚 INTENSIVE PROGRAM
CREMA is a one-academic-year, full-time program taught entirely in English. Advanced training aligned with European standards in an international environment.
🎓 SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Core courses in microeconomics and econometrics, followed by advanced modules in competition policy, regulation, and case analysis.
🌍 ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
UC3M Economics Department ranked among the top 100 worldwide (RePEc). Collaboration with CNMC, Bank of Spain, AIReF, Compass Lexecon, NERA and PwC.
Who is the program for?
The program is designed for graduates in Economics or related fields who wish to deepen their analytical and quantitative skills applied to the study of markets, competition policy, and regulatory institutions. It is also suitable for students from other disciplines—such as engineering, business, mathematics, or data science—who have some familiarity with quantitative analysis and are willing to strengthen their knowledge of microeconomics, econometrics, and applied modeling.
The academic director of the master’s program can provide guidance on the prerequisite knowledge and how to acquire it before the program starts.
Students and Faculty
You will study in a truly multicultural environment, where approximately half of your classmates will come from various countries around the world. The teaching team strikes a balance between academics with PhDs from top international institutions and strong research credentials, consultants from leading economic analysis firms, and professionals working in regulated sectors. This diversity ensures training that combines academic rigor with direct exposure to real-world applications.
What will I learn?
After acquiring the fundamental tools of economic analysis, you will delve into the content of your chosen specialization, working alongside experts from major multinational corporations and regulatory bodies. You will develop the competencies to thrive in international professional environments and may extend your studies abroad to specialize in areas such as marketing, business administration, finance, information systems, or continue your training in economics.
📋 Curriculum
C Compulsory
E Elective
MT Master’s Thesis