Admission to the course is through a selection process carried out twice a year, comprising a written test of knowledge, proof of proficiency in English and Espanish, professional resume analysis and interview with teachers.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE TEST

The test will be held in person at Mackenzie and will involve the analysis of an economic article, which will be provided on the assessment date. This component aims to assess the candidate's analytical, communication and expression skills.

PROFICIENCY TEST

Proficiency choices (Professional Master’s): English and Espanish.

The test will comprise translating a text on economics and current events into Portuguese. The same test will be used for all candidates, regardless of the research track selected at the time of the specific knowledge test.

Alternatively, the following English proficiency certificates will be accepted, as long as earned no more than five (5) years, when issued by one of the following recognized outside institutions:

• TOEFL (minimum: 80 points for the Web mode, 550 points for the traditional mode and 213 points for the computer-based mode);
• IELTS (minimum 6.5 average for the overall range score);
• ECCE or ECPE/Michigan (passed or minimum of 650 points);

 INTERVIEWS

Interviews will be scheduled after the candidate list has been posted on our website. The purpose of the interviews is to evaluate each applicant’s effective interest in the program, the program’s worth to his or her career, their professional experience and future prospects.

Graduate Economics and Markets Program

Professional Master of Economics and Markets

Rua Itambé, 135 – Building 12 – Ground Level

01239-001 – Higienópolis, São Paulo/SP

mpecon.pos@mackenzie.br