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Tuition EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Deadline 2004-04-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Amsterdam, Netherlands
Language English

Program Overview

The Business Economics at University of Amsterdam 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 Business 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

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  6. Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Business Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. [\'Finance\', \'Organisation Economics\', \'Real Estate Finance\', "Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive a Master\'s degree in Business Economics and the title Master of Science (MSc).", \'The Finance specialisation concentrates on the workings of financial markets, the financial and economic management of organisations and the use of financial tools by companies and investors. The academic programme is built around specialised modules on commercial banking, corporate finance, investment theory, managing bond portfolio risks, financial markets, international finance and other relevant topics.\', \'Organisation Economics examines the economic performance of organisations in broad terms, including staff motivation, allocation of decision-making powers, investment decisions, corporate governance and corporate functioning in various types of markets. The course in Economics of Organisation and Management forms the foundation of this specialisation. The Amsterdam Business School is one of the few economic schools in Europe offering a specialisation in Organisation Economics.\', "The Real Estate Finance specialisation is designed to provide advanced knowledge and training in the financial and economic aspects of commercial real estate. Real estate is a specialist discipline, covering the development, financing and operation of real estate. This specialisation links academic scholarship to industrial practice, thanks to the University\'s collaboration with industry.", "Master\'s students can also choose to do an internship in order to conduct research for their final thesis. This offers the opportunity to conduct research in a company or organization on an academic level. Interested students should contact the Internship Office."]

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Additional subject: strict entry requirements are sufficient knowledge of:\n1. Microeconomics and/or Industrial Organisation and/or Corporate Finance.\n2. Statistics and/or Econometrics

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Grade list: A certified grade list(s) is considered in the evaluation.

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Knowledge minimum: For the specialisation Competition Law and Economics, there is a possibility to apply for students with a law degree (LLM) in European competition and/or antitrust law, provided they have a strong quantitative orientation, as expressed in the general entry requirements for the Master\'s

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Previous education: Applicants are expected to hold an academic Bachelor\'s or Master\'s degree in (Business) Economics. Students with an academic BSc in Business Administration (or any other academic BSc) with a strong quantitative orientation are also welcome to apply.\nFor more information about entry requirements please see www.uva.nl/msc-business-economics (Application and Admission/ Entry requirements).

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Written request: Applicants should submit a motivation letter with their application form.

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Entry test: A GRE is compulsory for all applicants to the Master\'s programme in Business Economics.

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Additional language requirements:

  • Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B2
  • Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B2
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • IELTS listening: 6
  • IELTS reading: 6
  • IELTS writing: 6
  • IELTS speaking: 6
  • TOEFL paper based: 580
  • TOEFL computer based: 237
  • TOEFL internet based: 92

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,906 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Amsterdam 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.

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University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2004-04-18
  • Start Date 2018-09-01
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months