Program Overview
The Economics at University of Groningen is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Netherlands and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Groningen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Empirical Methods of Economics\', \'Games and Industrial Organization\', \'Macroeconomics for MSc Economics\', "Master\'s thesis Economics", \'Competition Policy - Theory and Practice\', \'Economics of Regulating Markets\', \'Microeconomics of Household Behaviour\', \'Public Economics and Social Policy\', \'Economics Growth in History\', \'Empirical Macroeconomics\', \'Monetary Policy and Financial Regulation\', \'Public Economics and Social Policy\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Previous education
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Economics and Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research.
To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, the admission committee will take account of level of knowledge in microeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics and statistics, GPA, and motivation.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 14,200 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,006 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Groningen directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Groningen
University of Groningen
Groningen, Netherlands
University of Groningen is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-10-17
- Start Date 2018-02-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months