The International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research teaches how to use mathematics, statistics, data and programming to answer real-world problems. The academic year is divided into four blocks in which you follow two or three courses. Your study load is measured in credits of 28 study hours each. Each academic year consists of 60 credits.
Year one: building the basics
Your first year is about building a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, economics, and programming. You will learn how to apply quantitative methods and models to real world challenges and be introduced to operations research and optimisation.
Courses are taught through a combination of lectures and tutorial groups of around 30 students, creating an interactive learning environment with close support from lecturers and tutors. At the end of the year, you will develop your analytical and professional skills in a milestone project.
Year two: advancing your knowledge
In your second year, you will build further on your foundation. You will deepen your knowledge of mathematics, statistics, econometrics, and optimisation while learning how different areas of the programme connect. Teaching combines lectures and tutorial groups, with increasing emphasis on independent learning and real-world applications.
At the end of the year, you will complete a milestone project, applying your knowledge and skills to more complex, open-ended problems.
Year three: tailoring your programme
The third year offers flexibility to shape your studies through a minor, electives, an exchange programme, or an internship.
In the second half of the year, you will choose one of four majors:
- Analytics and Operations Research in Logistics
- Data Science for Econometrics
- Econometrics
- Quantitative Finance
Your major includes specialised courses and a seminar, allowing you to apply your knowledge within your chosen field. You will complete the programme with a bachelor thesis.
Learning Trajectories
You will follow learning trajectories that provide a structured pathway for developing knowledge, skills, and competencies, helping you understand how different courses contribute to your overall learning and development.
In class
The current 100m world record is 9.58 for men (Usain Bolt) and 10.49 for women (Florence Griffith- Joyner). Can you predict the next world record? You will need a model for this purpose, using the following data.
| Men | Women |
|---|---|
| Year | Time |
| 1968 | 9.95 |
| 1983 | 9.93 |
| 1988 | 9.92 |
| 1991 | 9.90 |
| 1991 | 9.86 |
| 1994 | 9.85 |
| 1996 | 9.84 |
| 1999 | 9.79 |
| 2007 | 9.74 |
| 2008 | 9.72 |
| 2008 | 9.69 |
| 2009 | 9.58 |
International character
We specifically aim for an international class room. Over the last three years we reached this goal with a very diverse group of students. We welcomed students from many European countries and Asian countries, but also from the US, Canada and Latin-America. This provides an interesting combination of backgrounds in the classroom and we actively stimulate that students with different backgrounds work together.
Study schedule
Below is an overview of the curriculum by year. This overview is indicative. Course titles and curriculum may be subject to change.
Bachelor Year 1
| Course Name |
|---|
| Analysis |
| Finance |
| Analysis |
| Linear Algebra |
| Linear Optimization |
| Microeconomics and Game Theory |
| Probability Theory |
| Programming |
| Guidance |
| Milestone Project & Skills 1 |
Bachelor Year 2
| Course Name |
|---|
| Advanced Statistics |
| Combinatorial Optimisation |
| Convexity & Optimization |
| Econometrics |
| Introduction to Machine Learning |
| Mathematical Economics |
| Stochastic Processes & Simulation |
| Time Series Analysis & Macroeconomics |
| Career Orientation |
| Milestone Project and Skills 2 |
Bachelor Year 3
| Course Name |
|---|
| Minor / Exchange / Internship |
| Elective |
| Major Course |
| Major Seminar |
| Career Skills |
| Bachelor's Thesis |
Disclaimer
This overview provides a general impression of the 2027-2028 curriculum. It is not the current study schedule. Enrolled students can find the most up-to-date version on MyEUR. Please note that minor changes may occur in future academic years.