Human Decision Science

We live in a highly complex, interdependent world, and the number of decisions we need to make is exploding. Due to increasing knowledge and scientific progress, we have more and more information at our disposal to make these decisions. At the same time, we face growing uncertainties like financial crises, climate change, migration and international terrorism on the one hand, and more individual freedom and autonomy on the other. Under these circumstances it is increasingly difficult - yet also increasingly important - to understand how to make smart individual and strategic decisions. Our wellbeing depends on the proper functioning of institutions, organisations and markets, and good human decisions are the key to achieving this. To understand what good decisions are and how we can make them, this programme gives you a thorough understanding of the cognitive and social aspects of human decision-making.

Instruction modes

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

Accreditation: NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

An official GMAT or GRE score. A score lower than 500 results in automatic rejection.

Other requirements

1. ingangstoets An official GMAT or GRE score. A score lower than 500 results in automatic rejection.
2. gemiddeld cijfer We encourage you to provide your GPA using the 0-10 Dutch grading system.
3. taaltoets cijfer A minimum TOEFL score of at least 575 (paper-based test), 233 (computer based test) or 90-91 (internet-based test), a minimum IELTS score of at least 6.5 or a pass for the Cambridge Proficiency test (valid for two years). Not applicable for native English speakers and/or EU/EEA students.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) A bachelor's degree in social or natural sciences (e.g. economics, business, psychology, political science, mathematics, physics, computer science)
5. schriftelijk verzoek A letter describing your motivation for applying to the MSc Human Decision Science