StudyQA — Master: Economics and Business

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Description Requirements

**Best Research Master in Economics and Business in the Netherlands 2016 - Keuzegids Masters** The Research Master's degree in Economics and Business is a two-year programme and is open to bright and ambitious students. This programme provides you with a thorough basis in academic research in the fields of Economics and Business. The aim of the programme is to qualify you for a career in research. Therefore, there is a strong focus on scientific and academic skills. You can choose from three different profiles: 1) Economics 2) Business Research 3) Business Analytics and Econometrics You will receive lectures from the best researchers, not only from Groningen but also from our national and international networks. Furthermore, the small-scale programme ensures an intensive exchange of knowledge, both between lecturers and students as well as among students themselves. Each student is individually supervised by a researcher. For more information download the brochure of the Research Master.

Instruction modes

case study, literature study, oral presentation, computer exercise, research, research project, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, working group, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, practicum, self study, project

Accreditation: AACSB, NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

Admission to the RM programme is selective, based on a thorough assessment of study results, personal competences and motivation. In principle, students with a BSc degree in Economics or Business are eligible for the RM programme. Furthermore, students with a Bachelor degree in a related field, like psychology or sociology, may be admitted to some profiles of the programme. The Admission Board of the RM (appointed by the Examination Board) decides on admission. The Admission Board consists of the Director of Graduate Studies and the directors of the research programmes. * A strong motivation and talent for scientific research as exemplified by the motivation letter, course papers, thesis, and the activities listed in the curriculum vitae; * Excellent knowledge of the relevant fields and methods as exemplified by BSc or MSc grades and GMAT or GRE scores (SOM's GMAT code is 7207). In principle, students must have completed their Bachelor's or Master's degrees with an average grade of 8 (on a 10 point scale) and with a grade for their Bachelor research work of at least 8; * Good abilities to read, write and speak in English, as exemplified by a TOEFL score of at least 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based). SOM's TOEFL code is 9077. *Alternatively, a score of at least 6.5 should have been obtained at an IELTS test of English proficiency If you want to know more about the programme, please contact: * Rina Koning: http://www.rug.nl/staff/a.c.koning/ (For general information on the application procedure and requirements) * Tristan Kohl: http://www.rug.nl/staff/t.kohl/ (coordinator Research Master)

Other requirements

vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) Admission to the RM programme is selective, based on a thorough assessment of study results, personal competences and motivation. In principle, students with a BSc degree in Economics or Business are eligible for the RM programme. Furthermore, students with a Bachelor degree in a related field, like psychology or sociology, may be admitted to some profiles of the programme. The Admission Board of the RM (appointed by the Examination Board) decides on admission. The Admission Board consists of the Director of Graduate Studies and the directors of the research programmes. * A strong motivation and talent for scientific research as exemplified by the motivation letter, course papers, thesis, and the activities listed in the curriculum vitae; * Excellent knowledge of the relevant fields and methods as exemplified by BSc or MSc grades and GMAT or GRE scores (SOM's GMAT code is 7207). In principle, students must have completed their Bachelor's or Master's degrees with an average grade of 8 (on a 10 point scale) and with a grade for their Bachelor research work of at least 8; * Good abilities to read, write and speak in English, as exemplified by a TOEFL score of at least 580 (paper-based), 237 (computer-based) or 92 (internet-based). SOM's TOEFL code is 9077. *Alternatively, a score of at least 6.5 should have been obtained at an IELTS test of English proficiency If you want to know more about the programme, please contact: * Rina Koning: http://www.rug.nl/staff/a.c.koning/ (For general information on the application procedure and requirements) * Tristan Kohl: http://www.rug.nl/staff/t.kohl/ (coordinator Research Master)