Program Overview
The European Master in System Dynamics at Radboud University is a MSc programme in Humanities over 24 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 humanities. 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 European Master in System Dynamics 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Nijmegen, Netherlands
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the European Master in System Dynamics programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- 1. Interdisciplinary Model-based Policy Design I (10 ECs)
- 2. Interdisciplinary Model-based Policy Design II (10 ECs)
- 3. System Dynamics Modelling Process I (10 ECs)
- 1. Sustainability Science (10 ECs)
- 2. Integrative Modelling (10 ECs)
- 3. Sustainability Strategies Lab (10 ECs)
- 1. Planning and Control Systems (7.5 ECs)
- 2. System Dynamics for Business Strategy (7.5 ECs)
- 3. Planning, Policy Design, and Management in the Public Sector (6 ECs)
- 4. System Dynamics for Planning, Policy Design, and Management in the Public Sector (9 ECs)
- 1. Computer Simulation Models and Organizational Decision-making (6 ECs)
- 2. Group Model Building I (6 ECs)
- 3. Strategic Decision-making (6 ECs)
- 4. Group Model Building II (6 ECs)
- 5. Research Methodology (6 ECs)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. A Bachelor\'s degree (BSc) from a university in \'social sciences\', \'management sciences\', \'natural sciences\' or \'engineering sciences\' with an average grade between A and B.
2. English Proficiency
Students will require English language certification unless they are native speakers (from Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, USA, or South Africa).
- TOEFL > 80 (lnternet-based); or
- IELTS > 6.0 (overall score); or
- CAE/CPE at least level C (copy of degree required).
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English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 4,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Radboud University 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 Radboud University
Radboud University
Nijmegen, Netherlands
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Aug, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 24 months
