Econometrics and Mathematical Economics

1 year English Starts end of August and end of January

Become an expert economist, policy advisor or consultant with strong quantitative skills. Learn the latest modelling techniques in economics, econometrics, statistics, and big data methods to solve actual challenges such as: choosing the best economic policy, designing labor markets and capital investments, regulating competition, and recommending strategic behavior for firms and consumers. As a mathematically and statistically well-versed business analyst, you have excellent career prospects.

#50

worldwide in Economics & Econometrics

QS World University Rankings, 2024

93%

of our students are (very) satisfied with the program

National Student Survey 2023 (n=14)

25%

international students

from all around the world

Program and courses

The program focuses on the mathematical and quantitative analysis of economic problems, using state-of-the-art modeling methodologies in the fields of economics, econometrics, statistics, and advanced big data techniques.

MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics is one of the programs with great career perspectives.
Taught by leading international scholars from the world-renowned research institute CentER, who provide a strong connection to practice.
Large amount of elective courses to customize your degree.
In the first semester of the regular program, ambitious students can also apply for the following advanced programs:
* The Extended Master's Program, which adds a half year traineeship to the regular Master's program.
* The QTEM network program, which adds a full year to the regular Master's program which you will spend at a QTEM partner university and a corporate partner.

Typical courses are:

Microeconometrics
Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
Time Series and their Applications
Data Science Methods
Dynamic Economic Models

Career prospects

Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science. With a Master's in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics you have obtained an internationally-recognized degree and are able to pursue a career in a wide range of different organizations, such as government institutions, banks, insurance companies and research departments of large companies.

Graduates work or started for example as:

Consultant Data Analytics at Deloitte
Market Risk Analyst at ING
Business Analyst at Royal Dutch Shell

Alumni facts

The gross monthly income per month of graduates in the first year after graduation: €4,170
86% of our alumni consider the program a good starting point for their career
100% of our alumni is (very) satisfied with the program.

Source: National Alumni Survey, 2021 | n=7

Application and admission

This Master’s program starts:

At the end of August and at the end of January

Best preparatory programs:

Bachelor's degree in Econometrics or a similar qualification.

Pre-Master’s program:

Only open to Research University students, not for students from a Dutch University of Applied Sciences (HBO).

Tuition fees and scholarships

International students, please find all information about the tuition fees and the scholarships available.

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