International Economics
Introduction
The Master's specialisation in International Economics is a specialisation that targets students interested in the applied study of the international economic and business policy environment. This Master’s specialisation presents a variety of economics topics with one key common ingredient: attention to and analysis of the increased interdependence of national economies through greater integration of goods, labour and capital markets.
The various courses in the programme analyse international trade, (financial) capital flows, the challenges facing multinational enterprises and their managers, empirical dynamic developments, the international world order (international organisations and dissenting views from protestors on the streets), exchange rates and financial crises, economic development or lack thereof and a related range of international economic and business phenomena. The objectives of the Master’s specialisation in International Economics and Business Studies is to provide students with analytical and practical training to work in the field of global economics, whether as managers, consultants, policy advisors, bankers, researchers or at governmental or international agencies.
Facts
Below you see an overview of the key facts of the Master's specialisation in International Economics:
Start | September 2012 |
Duration | Full-Time (1 year) |
ECTS | 60 |
Language | English |
Programme Coordinator | Dr. J. Emami Namini |
Title | MSc |
Study Association |
Curriculum
Below you see an overview of the curriculum of the Master's specialisation in International Economics:
Courses | Student Workload |
Applied Econometrics | 4 ECTS credits |
Advanced Modern Macroeconomics | 4 ECTS credits |
One course, to be chosen from: | 4 ECTS credits |
One course, to be chosen from: | 4 ECTS credits |
1 elective, to be chosen from: | 4 ECTS credits |
Two seminars, to be chosen from: | 24 ECTS credits |
Master’s thesis | 16 ECTS credits |
Programme | 60 ECTS credits |
The Master’s specialisation consists of core courses, electives, seminars and a Master’s thesis distributed over five blocks of eight weeks. Core courses and electives help students to get acquainted with a wide range of topics that are essential to international economics and business studies, and provide a solid background for attending the seminars. Seminars are the most important component of the Master’s specialisation. For these intensive courses, active participation and commitment are a prerequisites. Students are expected to present pieces of the literature or case studies, ask questions, express doubts and shareyour ideas in class discussions. The last block of the specialisation is devoted to the Master’s thesis. The thesis is written individually under close supervision by one of our staff members. For more information about the specialisation please go to this website and select your specialisation.
Application and Admission
The application and admission procedure differs for Dutch university students, HBO students and international students. Please click on this link and then choose to which group you belong and you will be directed to the correct application and admission procedure.
Career prospects
The Master’s specialisation in International Economics prepares students for a wide range of positions currently offered in academic, business and government sectors. Erasmus School of Economics has long been involved in leading developments in teaching, policy and research in international economics and business. This Master’s specialisation is designed to continue this tradition. It equips students with the practical and analytical tools to work and excel in the field of international economics, whether as managers, consultants, policy advisors, bankers, researchers or at government or international (economic) agencies.
