Economic and Financial Research

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 2.08 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 13.7 k / Year(s)  
121 place StudyQA ranking:6346 Duration:24 months

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Do you have the ambition to pursue a challenging international academic career? A two-year research master's programme in Economic and Financial Research is an ideal place to start. High-level courses in economics - according to the American standard in content and scope - will give you the tools to contribute to the development of research in economics or finance. Academic skills training will also help you with the research, publishing and review process. Having completed your master's, you'll be well equipped to follow a PhD - in Europe, the United States or elsewhere in the world. Taught in English, the programme has four specialisations: * Financial Economics * Economic Theory * Technology, Innovation and Growth * Econometrics

Instruction modes

case study, self evaluation, computer modeling, self study, design project, research, research project, research proposal, working group, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment

Accreditation: AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

GMAT/GRE for non-UM students

Other requirements

  1. erkende verworven competenties (EVC’s) GMAT/GRE
  2. erkende verworven competenties (EVC’s) GMAT/GRE for non-UM students
  3. gemiddeld cijfer GPA
  4. gemiddeld cijfer GPA
  5. taaltoets cijfer TOEFL/IELTS
  6. taaltoets cijfer TOEFL/IELTS for NON-EU students & non-native english speakers
  7. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor economics, business, econometrics
  8. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Bachelor in economics, econometrics, business, relevant field
  9. schriftelijk verzoek via www.studielink.nl
  10. schriftelijk verzoek Two letters of recommendation Letter of motivation


Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

  • ✔️ Flexible study schedule
  • ✔️ Experienced teachers
  • ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

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