Master of Science
Competition Policy and Market Regulation
Purpose
The Postgraduate Programme in Competition Policy and Market Regulation aims to describe the different market structures regarding real competition about economic efficiency. The MSc examines the basic principles underlying competition policy and market regulation of markets with monopoly power. The economics of the transition from monopolistic to competitive market structure are thoroughly examined based on the current regulatory and statutory framework. The protection and promotion of competition are seen not only as an economic good but as an important tool for achieving economic integration and market efficiency.
The growth of companies through mergers and acquisitions to respond to increasing competition and exploit economies of scale makes administrative decisions complex and requires the development of an appropriate and rational strategy. The main liberalization models and competition policy axes are examined, with a focus on markets under liberalization (electronic communications, energy, transport, and digital economy).
Master of Science Programm
Competition Policy and Market Regulation
Target group
The MSc “Competition Policy and Market Regulation” is addressed to people interested in the economic, legal and administrative aspects of market regulation and the promotion of competition. More specifically, the target groups of the MSc are:
- Graduates in Economics & Management Studies: Economists, administrators and other graduates in related disciplines who wish to deepen their understanding of market mechanisms and competition policies.
- Lawyers: Lawyers and legal advisors who wish to specialise in competition law and regulations governing markets.
- Civil servants: Professionals working or wishing to work in public bodies, regulatory authorities and other agencies involved in market regulation, the control of undertakings and the application of competition rules.
- Business executives: Professionals in the private sector who are involved in business strategy, regulatory compliance and managing relations with regulators.
- Academics and researchers: Individuals who wish to pursue academic or research careers in the areas of economic regulation, competition policy and the institutions that administer them.
The programme may also be of interest to those who want to combine different disciplines, such as economics and law, and develop interdisciplinary knowledge of issues relating to markets and competition. The MSc is open to holders of a first-cycle degree from a higher education institution in Greece or similar institutions abroad, as well as graduates of the former T.E.I.
Philosophy of the Programm
The Department of Economics of the University of Piraeus will organize and operate, from the academic year 2024-2025, the Master of Science in Competition Policy and Market Regulation.
The Master of Science in Competition Policy and Market Regulation is designed to describe the different market structures in terms of real competition concerning economic efficiency. In the MSc, the basic principles governing competition policy and the regulation of markets with monopoly power are examined. Thoroughly, the economics of the transition from monopolistic to competitive market structure are further examined based on the current regulatory and statutory framework.
The protection and promotion of competition is seen not only as an economic good but above all as an important tool for achieving economic integration and market efficiency. The growth of companies through mergers and acquisitions to respond to increasing competition and exploit economies of scale makes administrative decisions complex and requires the development of an appropriate and rational strategy. The main liberalisation models and competition policy axes are examined, with a focus on markets under liberalisation (electronic communications, energy, transport, digital economy).
