Career prospects Research Master in Economics
The Research Master's program in economics and econometrics is dedicated to preparing students for a career in academics (starting with a PhD) or a professional research career. To this end, we limit the inflow to a small number of talented students with a sincere interest in pursuing research.
Knowledge and skills
With a Research Master's degree, you are well prepared for a position as a PhD researcher, the first step towards a career in academia. After completing the PhD, many students participate in CentER's academic job placement procedure and find jobs at universities, research institutes, and government institutions around the world, as well as at private companies.
Research Master graduates who choose not to continue with a PhD project, can start a professional career, typically at international or national government organizations (National Departments, Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, regional organizations) and in the consultancy or in the financial sector.
Recent academic placements include:
- Assistant Professor at VU Amsterdam
- Assistant Professor at University of Amsterdam
- Assistant Professor at Central University of Finance and Economics
- Assistant Professor at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics
- Assistant Professor at Nanjing Audit University
- Postdoctoral Researcher at Louvain-la-Neuve
- Assistant Professor at Shandong University
- Assistant Professor at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana
- Assistant Professor at Universidad EAFIT
Recent professional placements include:
- Research Economist at Deutsche Bundesbank
- Stress Test Modeler at Rabobank
- Research Analyst at Shanghai Entropy Asset Management
- Data Scientist at DLL Financial Consultancy
After your Master's
Your transition to the labor market
We help you prepare for your transition to the labor market by offering a number of career services:
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Coaching, support and training courses offered by our Student Career Services to improve your employability and communication skills.
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Dedicated Career Services Officers who can give you individual career guidance or help you to find interesting and relevant internships.
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Familiarize yourself with the labor market and meet potential employers by participating in several career events, which are organized every year in collaboration with the study associations.
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To those who wish to discover and develop their entrepreneurial talent, we offer education and support services.
Working in the Netherlands after graduation
After obtaining a Master’s degree in the Netherlands, non-EEA students can apply for a residence permit under the Orientation Year for Highly Educated Persons’ scheme. This allows you to spend a period of up to twelve months in the Netherlands to find employment.
Interested in the Research Master in Economics?
Check your eligibility and the deadlines for application