The Master in Mathematics and Economic Decision (MED) is the Toulouse School of Economics (TSE) Master’s program in the field of Applied Mathematics and Statistics.

The first year is dedicated to acquiring a broad and rigorous knowledge in mathematics and statistics and presenting various topics in economics.

The second year is targeted to students interested in research-based training in Applied Mathematics and Statistics. It is offered in partnership with the Master’s in Research and Innovation at Toulouse University. For students aiming at a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics and Statistics at TSE, this is the first year of a Ph.D. program in the north American system and the first year of the doctoral program in Applied Mathematics and Statistics at TSE. The program faculty provides assistance to these students to obtain funding and be paid for the remaining years of the Ph.D. The availability of courses from the departments of Economics, in particular from the doctoral track in Economics, and Computer Science allows to engage in Ph.D.s with a strong interdisciplinary aspect. The second year of the Master is also a good fit for a student who prefers a professional integration directly after the Master and positions requiring a strong methodological research-based training, for example as a mathematical engineer with a strong background in Economics.

Alternatively, after the first year, the students may apply to other second year Master’s programs at TSE. The second year of the Master in Data Science for Social Science is particularly suited for a professional integration after the Master. Students who are interested in the Ph.D. in Economics may apply to the Economic Theory and Econometrics second year master.

The program is certified by ANITI, the Artificial Intelligence hub in Toulouse. Various professors hold ANITI research chairs. The hub delivers merit grants for the students and grants for the research years of the Ph.D.