Career Perspective
Career opportunities in every direction
Your Master's in Economics and Finance of Aging is one of the most relevant qualifications for developed countries today. You can expect outstanding career prospects in a wide range of areas.Financial risk management
Scientifically-trained graduates with expert knowledge of modern economics and finance are in high demand by organizations everywhere. Pension funds such as ABP and PGGM, insurance companies like Fortis and Interpolis, supervisors like DNB, banks, and ministries are all seeking graduates with your expertise.Labor force participation
Economists with expertise in aging issues are sought-after today by public sector institutions such as Netspar's partners the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment and the Social Insurance Bank (SVB), where aging-related issues are playing a large role in the current policy debate on labor force participation of the elderly, the sustainability of pension systems, and the quality and costs of health care for an aging population.International dimension
Many countries in Europe and elsewhere are revising their pension systems and, with an integrated European market, policy measures in one country have consequences for the others. Economists with the expertise provided by the Master's in Economics and Finance of Aging program are needed in international organizations such as the EU and the ILO, as well as international companies in the financial sector including Netspar partners like ING and ABN AMRO.Research career
Your Master's in Economics and Finance of Aging degree is excellent preparation for a scientific career, starting with a PhD program. Netspar provides funding for PhD positions in the Netherlands in the field of Economics and Finance of Aging, Pensions and Retirement. Your degree also provides competitive preparation for a PhD career at another university in the Netherlands, Europe, or elsewhere.
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