Master of Science (MSc)

Take the challenge: be a problem-solver for government or business. Get the latest economic theories and quantitative methods, and apply them to practical problems in one of four specialised areas.

Analyse the economic factors that play a role in practical problems that government
and businesses face. Get the theory and practical skills you need to develop and use new models. Apply these techniques in part through the use of software applications.

The School of Economics at Erasmus is highly regarded. It offers an intellectually challenging environment in a dynamic city with a world-class port, Rotterdam. The balanced but challenging programme is taught by staff who do cutting-edge research and provide the highest-quality academic training.

Get a broad skill set in economics and econometrics, and prepare yourself for a career in business, government, international organisations, or academia, depending on the specialisation you take.

Education objectives

• Extensive knowledge of economic theories and quantitative skills
• Ability to apply existing econometric and management science techniques to complex-life problems
• Ability to develop and apply new econometric models
  
  

Career prospects

As a graduate from the Master’s programme in Econometrics & Management Science you will have excellent job prospects in diverse fields. You can make career in business, government or international organizations at different positions. You can also pursue a PhD programme and become successful researcher in academia. The specific field, you will be working in as a professional, partly depends on your master’s specialization.

Target audience

The Master’s programme in Econometrics and Management Science is suitable for talented and motivated students with an interest in studying macroeconomic and microeconomic problems from a quantitative point of view.

Please see below for information about the specialisations within this Master's programme. Whether a specialisation is offered full-time or part-time, is indicated accordingly.

Admission requirements

• A University degree in a quantitative study; e.g. econometrics to a Dutch university BSc degree
• A successful proficiency test of English
• TOEFL 575 / CB 232 / IB 90 or IELTS 6.5
• Letter of motivation
  

Admission and application

If you have a Bachelor of Science degree from a university that, according to our Examination Board, is comparable to a Bachelor of Science Diploma in Econometrics and Management Science from Erasmus School of Economics, you may apply for one of our MSc Programmes.

The deadline for students holding a BSc-degree of a Dutch university is 7 August. For students from a non-Dutch university the deadline is 15 May.

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