Graduate Programs in Economics and Business Data Science (MRes+PhD opportunity)
Small-scale programs Admissions are highly selective and competitive. A maximum of 25 students from all over the globe are annually admitted to each program. The small scale allows students to regularly call upon the professors and the Director of Graduate Studies for individual advice. Students become a closely knit group: despite the many hours of hard work they always find the time for leisure. Research Master in Business Data Science The two-year program (120 EC) is designed to prepare future PhD students in the business and econometrics departments (spanning disciplines such as business analytics, human resources, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, and more), with a strong focus on data science. The first year focuses on building a solid data science foundation and introduces students to a variety of methodological approaches through coursework. Students are challenged at their own level, with the possibility to enroll in an advanced data science track. In the second year, students further specialize in their business discipline, choosing from the following tracks: 1) Management Science, 2) Operation Research Analytics, and 3) Quantitative Finance. Future The growth of big data and advanced analytical methods is reshaping business thinking. As a result, there's a rising need for highly skilled professionals capable of deriving insights to address complex business problems. The program helps students jumpstart their PhD trajectory by solid training in research methodologies and direct research experience through the thesis, electives, research internship, during seminars, research clinic, thesis work, interaction with faculty, and teaching experience (e.g., teaching assistantships). Graduates typically continue into PhD programs and pursue academic careers. However, some graduates also transition into research-oriented roles in the private sector or at regulatory institutions (e.g., European Central Bank). Research Master in Economics The two-year program (120 EC) is designed to prepare future PhD students in economics, econometrics and finance. In the first year, students receive rigorous training in the core subjects and tools of economics, econometrics and finance. In the second year, students specialize in their choice of the institute’s many fields of research through field course work and writing the research master’s thesis. The research master’s thesis marks the final component of the program. It typically becomes a student's first academic paper and a chapter in the PhD dissertation. Future The program helps students jumpstart their PhD trajectory by solid training in research methodologies and direct research experience through the thesis, electives, during seminars, thesis work, interaction with faculty, and teaching experience (e.g., teaching assistantships). Students who complete the master typically continue in a PhD position as the research master in Economics is the main entry point to fully paid PhD positions at the three faculties. Our PhD students work with the best researchers from the three faculties. Tinbergen Institute also provides tailored training to prepare PhD students for the academic job and boasts significant success in placing its students in the best economics departments worldwide. Elective Courses Tinbergen Institute's Research Master's Programs offer a broad range of courses, also open to PhD students and External Participants/Professionals. Browse our course catalogs to view full course lists and learn how to apply: Courses Research Master Business Data Science Courses Research Master in Economics Summer School Every year we organize courses in the summer period, learn more: Summer School - tinbergen.nl.
Tinbergen Institute Research Master's Programs in Economics and Business Data Science are two-year (120 EC) joint degree programs aiming to train future PhD students who will start their doctorate at one of the Schools in Business and Economics of the three partner universities: Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam, and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Both research master’s programs fit students with strong analytical and quantitative skills, providing rigorous training in preparation for a doctoral degree in business and econometrics departments. The programs are tailored for those who are seeking rigorous training in preparation for an academic career. Students who successfully complete the research master’s program are supported in finding PhD positions at one of the three partner universities.
Public Economics & Economic Policy (JEL H)
Economic Development, Innovation and Growth (JEL O)
Urban, Rural and Transportation Economics (JEL R)
Macroeconomics and Monetary Economics (JEL E)
Econometrics, Statistics and Quantitative Methods (JEL C)
Agricultural and Environmental Economics (JEL Q)
Program and courses With this Master's program, one of the best Law Schools in the Netherlands (THE, 2025) opens its doors to students from anywhere in the world both on campus and online. The market requires experts who have knowledge of both the economic and legal aspects of taxation. That is why the program is based on two pillars: law and economics. After graduation, all students (including students with a background in economics) will be awarded with the Master in Law in International Business Taxation (LLM). Students with a Dutch Bachelor's in Law (LLB) or pre-Master's in Law can obtain the so-called “civiel effect” after graduation from this Master's. That means you will have the right to exercise typically legal professions in the Netherlands such as notary, judge, attorney, etc. This only applies to Dutch-speaking students. With this Master's degree, you qualify for prospective membership in the Nederlandse Orde van Belastingadviseurs (NOB) and can take the NOB professional program. As member, you can work as a tax advisor in an NOB recognized firm. Spice up your curriculum and broaden your horizon by participating in the prestigious EUCOTAX Wintercourse. Be inspired by internationally-reputed lecturers and celebrated scholars in a program that is affiliated with the Fiscal Institute Tilburg, one of the largest fiscal institutes in Europe. Typical courses are: International and European Taxation Tax and Technology Transfer Pricing Career prospects International Business Tax Economics offers you outstanding career prospects. Expect to get a job soon after you graduate, finding positions in the private sector (internationally-operating companies, consulting firms) as well as in the public and non-profit sectors. Graduates work or start for example as: Analyst International Corporate Income Tax at Deloitte International Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young (EY) Transfer pricing Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Combine legal and economic knowledge to become a tax expert specialized in international business. Gain the academic skills to fully understand the impact of taxation in combination with new technologies on a global scale. Understand the function of taxes as instruments to pursue sustainable development. The LLM International Business Taxation gives you the opportunity to join the program either online or on campus.
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What to expect How can we achieve a more sustainable overall global welfare? By transforming a system that largely neglects the effects of production and consumption on nature and the environment into an all-inclusive system. That is exactly what we will prepare you for during this programme. Get ready to thrive in a world drowning in data and starving for knowledge! What makes this programme unique? Sustainable approach: This master’s contributes to a sustainable future through an economic approach. Practical solutions: The programme aims to contribute to finding practical solutions. Multidisciplinary: This master’s programme focuses on the interactions between economic actors and the natural environment. Policy impacts: Strong emphasis on climate policy, circular economy, and resource use. What you will learn In the two-year master’s in Economics of Sustainability programme, you will explore the relationship between economic activity and the natural environment. You’ll be trained as a quantitative economist, equipped to analyse challenges in food systems, natural resources, and the living environment, and to design economic solutions that drive sustainable transitions. You will: Learn about quantitative economic techniques and relevant theories at micro, behavioural, and institutional levels. Learn about the economic aspects of pressing issues like climate change, environmental degradation, and sustainable markets. Learn to analyse and interpret diverse sources of data to provide evidence on real-world questions related to food systems, environmental load, and economic development. Learn to evaluate policies and contribute to practical solutions for a more sustainable future. You will learn how to apply your quantitative skills to real world problems and contribute to the finding of practical solutions. IMPORTANT: You will not learn about the biology and technical aspects of environmental problems. For more detailed information on this programme's profile and learning outcomes, visit the Study Handbook. Study Programme General information The Master's in Economics of Sustainability focuses on economic analysis of sustainability issues like climate change, food production, and economic development. The education has a multidisciplinary character by its relation with environmental, agricultural, and food sciences. You will receive the official diploma of the Master’s in Management, Economics and Consumer studies, specifying a Master's in Economics of Sustainability. The programme runs annually beginning in September each year. It comprises 120 credit points (ECTS), equivalent to two academic years. The academic year consists of 6 periods. Period 1,2,5 and 6 comprise six weeks of classes, one week of self-study and the exam week. In these periods, students often follow two courses worth 6 credits each. Period 3 and 4 entail of four weeks in which both the lectures and the exams take place. In these periods, students follow one course worth 6 credits. The expected workload is 40 hours per week. Year 1 Programme specific courses (30 ECTS) The programme courses deal with subjects like: Rethinking Economics Advanced Econometrics Economic Modeling of Sustainability Challenges Philosophy, Ethics, and Economics Behavioral Economics and Sustainability Political Economy, Economics of Development Economics of EU Policies for Sustainable Transitions Economics of Sustainable and Fair Use of the Environment and Natural Resources. Academic Master Cluster (12 ECTS) In the Academic Master Cluster, teams of 5 to 7 students from different disciplines are assigned to execute a transdisciplinary-oriented academic consultancy project for an external commissioner. Electives (18 ECTS) The space for electives can be used for deepening or broadening knowledge on the field of interest of each individual student. Year 2 Thesis (36 ECTS) The thesis (individual research) consists of 24 weeks of research and reporting (36 credits). The research is conducted under supervision of a staff member of one of the chair groups related to this master programme. Internship (24 ECTS) The internship consists of 24 credits of project work in an institution outside of Wageningen University. The internship may either be undertaken in the Netherlands or abroad. The purpose of the internship is to provide students with a unique learning opportunity to apply acquired knowledge and skills in a professional setting. The experience gained from the internship also serves to help students focusing on their area of interest, as well as building confidence and maturity in their field. Teaching methods The programme includes: Lectures: the lecturer presents and explains the course material. Tutorials: you work individually or in small groups on an assignment. Labs: mainly computer-based sessions where you apply economic and statistical models. Problem-Based Learning (PBL): you collaborate with a group and a supervisor to solve a case study. Self-study: dedicated time for independent study, both within and outside your timetable. Study guidance At WUR, we place great importance on personal guidance and connection. That’s why we provide more support staff—lecturers, study advisors, and student counsellors—than most other universities in the Netherlands. This ensures you receive the attention you need to progress successfully through your studies, lowering the risk of dropping out while enriching your academic journey with a personal touch. It’s a clear reflection of our genuine commitment to your success. Discover WUR Experience our programmes, student life and the campus through an open day or study choice activity. Open Days & activities Application & admission Would you like to apply for a master's programme at Wageningen University & Research? Read all about what you need to know here. Questions about this study? Do you have any questions regarding the master Economics of Sustainability? Don't hesitate to contact the study adviser anytime! Contact: Study adviser Economics of Sustainability Sietse Sterrenburg SEND AN EMAIL Discover all Master's programmes at Wageningen University & Research: Programme Overview
In the two-year master’s in Economics of Sustainability programme, you will explore the relationship between economic activity and the natural environment. You’ll be trained as a quantitative economist, equipped to analyse challenges in food systems, natural resources, and the living environment, and to design economic solutions that drive sustainable transitions.
Program and courses Gain a solid foundation in the principles and practice of finance. Apply the latest theoretical concepts from scientific literature to real-world cases during assignments, simulation games and group discussions in class. Specialize in either corporate finance or investment analysis through a wide selection of elective courses, and by choice of your Master's thesis topic. Other tracks to specialize in are Finance: CFA, Sustainable Finance and AI and Data Science. The program is taught by teachers with very good teaching evaluations. The teachers are some of the world's leading finance academics. Many teachers in the program have been awarded Excellent Teacher awards. The Master's program in Finance is CFA accredited and is ranked in the Global Masters in Finance Ranking by the Financial Times. Typical courses are: Investment Analysis Advanced Corporate Finance Empirical Methods in Finance Career prospects As a Master of Science in Finance you are equipped with a profound knowledge framework in business and specialized knowledge in financial management or investment analysis - a highly attractive profile for companies, banks and consultancy agencies. Graduates started for example as: Strategic Finance Consultant at EY Investment Analyst at Cooperation DELA Start dates End of August
Become an expert in corporate finance or investments. Learn how to determine a firm's cost of capital, how to plan mergers and acquisitions, get companies listed on the stock market, restructure corporations, make portfolio investment decisions, quantify risks, and hedge them using various derivative instruments.
MSc Business Analytics and Operations Research
Program and courses Develop the skills to build and apply mathematical models and analytical methods in real-world decision-making and effectively communicate insights to decision-makers. At the start of your Master's, you are asked to complete a Study Plan. The choice of courses that you make will define the track you are following either the Business Analytics (BA) track or the Operations Research (OR) track. The Business Analytics track teaches you the science of using data to build models that drive decisions, adding value to institutions, companies, and individuals. The Operations Research track teaches you the discipline focused on developing and applying analytical methods and techniques to improve decision-making. Nearly all of these methods and techniques involve constructing mathematical models that describe the decision-making process in question. Typical courses are: Machine Learning Analytics Supply Chain Analytics Decision Making under Uncertainty Professional Business Analytics Skills (BA track) Mathematical Optimization (OR track) Career prospects Your quantitative modelling expertise will open up extensive career opportunities in the private sector, as well as in the public and non-profit sectors. Our alumni work within operations research firms, consultancy firms, operations research departments, and logistics applications providers. Graduates work or start for example as: Optimization Algorithm Expert at Quintiq Supply Chain Consultant at ORTEC Quantitative Analyst at Rabobank Nederland Start dates End of August End of January
Learn to analyze data to develop and apply analytical models to business. Learn advanced mathematical methodologies in optimization, machine learning and supply chain to solve challenging real world problems. During the Master's program, you will gain the skills and responsibility to design innovative tools to enhance decision-making. You can choose to specialize in one of the two tracks: Business Analytics or Operations Research.
Program and courses Our 1-year program offers you a challenging but also rewarding curriculum, with experienced lecturers helping you to prepare for your professional life. The program provides you the opportunity to pursue your personal interest and career ambitions by offering two specializations: Auditing and Business Analysis and Control. Two tracks allow you to specialize in either: Auditing Are you interested in verifying financial and non-financial information of organizations? Do you want to help provide accurate information to investors, banks, and other stakeholders to make relevant business decisions? Then the track Auditing is the right one for you. Business Analysis and Control Do you want to plan and forecast the business activities of a company? Do you want to prepare data to support internal decision-making? This track offers that for you. The program schedule is organized in such a way that it allows you to effectively combine your professional life with your studies. In your 'Master File Accountancy and Control' – a dynamic project instead of the traditional thesis – you will develop a portfolio that tackles real-world business challenges and current accounting issues, includes data analysis and academic findings, and incorporates your personal learning journey. Apply the latest academic knowledge in auditing to real-life cases, using up-to-date material, assignments, and discussions with your teacher and your classmates. Career prospects Upon graduating you will receive a Master of Science with a specialization in Auditing or Business Analysis and Control. Your Master's degree in Accountancy and Control from Tilburg University opens outstanding career opportunities, whether your future is in accounting, business, finance, or higher management, here in the Netherlands or internationally. This Master's degree is also an excellent stepping stone to the Post-Master Accountancy, European Post-Master Accountancy, and the Post-Master's program Executive Master of Finance and Control Start dates End of August End of January
Successful decision-making in organizations rests on the use of accurate and reliable information. Accounting is at the cross-section of data analysis, information provision, and human decision-making. In the Master’s program Accountancy and Control, you gain in-depth knowledge in leading international accounting standards, forecasting a firm’s value, and executing management control, as well as the emerging topics of sustainability (reporting) and data analytics.
Program and courses Become fully prepared to help organizations digitize, optimize, and manage these changes at the intersection of IT, Business, and Management to achieve their business potential. Strategy and Governance track The track Strategy and Governance of the MSc in Information Management prepares you to become the bridge between business and IT. Become an IS specialist at a managerial and strategic level, who knows how to manage IT, data and AI in business and governmental organizations. Gain in-depth knowledge of the IT Governance domain and get familiar with existing standards on cybersecurity and AI governance, taught by leading professors in the field. Develop your skills to work in multidisciplinary teams and develop solutions for information management challenges modern companies are facing. The program offers the opportunity to combine your Master's thesis with an internship. You can choose to pursue a triple degree in collaboration with universities in France and Finland through the IMMIT program. Typical courses are: Cybersecurity Risk Management IT Governance and Strategic Sourcing Interactive Data Transformation Data and AI Governance Career prospects The rapid developments in digital technology call for specialists who can help organizations effectively manage data and IT. The Strategy and Governance track of the MSc in Information Management prepares you for a career as an Information Systems specialist, capable of advising organizations in both business and government. Examples of potential jobs after graduation: Information Systems (IS) consultant IT auditor IT Risk Officer Enterprise Architect Intelligence and Innovation track The track Intelligence and Innovation of MSc Information Management prepares you to become a driver of digital innovation. Gain in-depth knowledge of digital transformation, taught by leading professors in the field. Learn about the importance of enterprise architecture and digital platforms and how organizational systems and processes can be transformed in a controlled way. Build your expertise in artificial intelligence and business analytics and how companies can create value with data in a responsible way. Develop your skills to work in multidisciplinary teams and develop innovative solutions for the societal challenges confronting modern organizations. The program offers the opportunity to combine your Master’s thesis with an internship. Opportunity to pursue a double degree in collaboration with European universities, via the ITEM program. Typical courses are: Business Process Innovation Business Intelligence and Business Analytics Digital Transformation and Innovation Enterprise Architecture for Business Strategy Examples of potential jobs after graduation: Information Systems (IS) consultant IT auditor IT Risk Officer Enterprise Architect Start dates Strategy and Governance track: end of August Intelligence and Governance track: end of January
Learn how to strategically apply IT to fundamentally change an enterprise and enable a company to achieve its strategic, tactical, and operational goals. In today’s digital society, no company can survive without decent information management. The Master's program in Information Management prepares you for an international career at the intersection of IT, Business, and Management. You can choose to specialize in one of two tracks: Strategy and Governance OR Intelligence and Innovation.
Program and courses The Master’s program in Economics is an excellent choice if you want to acquire the skills to address today’s societal challenges. The program is taught by internationally renowned economics professors from Tilburg University. With many international fellow students, there is a great diversity of nationalities in your classroom. Compose your own curriculum or specialize with one of six different tracks: Behavioral Economics: Address economic problems and questions involving people’s behavior and behavioral change. Become an economist trained to take both the economics and the psychology of behavior into account, as well as the ways it can be affected by policies and strategies. This is a track of MSc Economics. Data Science: Become an economist with hands-on experience in processing and interpreting unstructured (big) data sets. With a strong foundation in statistical modeling and additional training in programming languages, you will have the right skillset to understand the economic value of data and to become an ''analytics translator'': a person who can bridge the technical expertise of data engineers with the end user in any organization (managers, policy makers, etc.). This is a track of MSc Economics. Financial Economics: Combine practical financial management with economic analysis of the markets you invest in. You will address for example urgent problems in the Euro zone, international financial supervision, micro-finance, bank-runs and systemic risk, and taxation of financial institutions. This is a track of MSc Economics. Public Policy: Study important domestic public policy issues, ranging from reduced income inequality and job security, to an affordable health care and pension system. Upon graduation you are an economic expert on how governments can achieve such critical goals, design effective solutions, and finance these activities. This is a track of MSc Economics Sustainable Development: Analyze the sources of economic growth in a country or region, the obstacles to growth and development they face, and their potential negative environmental consequences. Upon graduation you have become trained to evaluate and write policies and strategies towards economic development and sustainable resource use. This is a track of MSc Economics. Typical courses are: Financial Economics Econometrics Behavioral Economics of Social Interaction Career prospects Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science. The Master's in Economics qualification gives you a competitive advantage in any career that requires sound economic knowledge, strong economic intuition, and sharp analytical and problem-solving skills. Some examples of our graduates' careers: Consultant at The World Bank Financial Business Analyst at Unilever Policy advisor at the Treasury Start dates End of August End of January
Develop expertise in tackling real-world problems in the Master's in Economics, together with students from around the world. With an understanding of how social interaction leads to problems such as biodiversity loss, climate change, poverty, and inequality, you will be better equipped to help governments, businesses and NGOs develop effective strategies and policies.
The number of scholarships is limited and mainly targeted at students with excellent study results.
MSc Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship
Program and courses In the Master Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship (DSBE) you cover all necessary disciplines to successfully apply data science in business and entrepreneurship in a responsible way. Data engineering is about designing systems handling the data infrastructure. Data analytics is about data science and AI models you run on the data. Since all models inevitably provide an output, interpreting, explaining, and interacting with this output is critical. That is why data-driven decision making is needed. Data-driven business development is about translating the models into business impact, supported by law and ethics that the first four disciplines need to align with. Benefit from the combination of Tilburg University's business, legal and societal insights with the technological know-how of Eindhoven University of Technology: In almost all courses you apply data science techniques. Gain essential hands-on experience as the major part of the courses is set up in collaboration with businesses providing real-life data challenges. Study and work as part of a close-knit and interactive community of students, researchers, and companies on Tilburg University's dedicated data science campus in 's-Hertogenbosch: Jheronimus Academy of Data Science (JADS). Benefit from the support and encouragement by JADS Playground & MKB Datalab when starting your own business. Typical courses are: Data Engineering Data Mining Deep Learning Natural Language Processing Interactive and Explainable AI Design Career prospects As a graduate of the Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship master, you have excellent career opportunities. You possess a deep scientific understanding grounded in practical experience from working on real-life cases. Together with a valuable professional network, you will be fully equipped to enter the job market with an ever-growing number of data science and AI-related vacancies. Not only in the Netherlands but also worldwide. Graduates of the Master Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship work as data engineers, data scientists, data analysts, data entrepreneurs, data consultants, or PhD candidates. Some examples of our graduates' jobs: Data Scientist at KLM eCommerce Lead at PepsiCo Data Engineer at ASML Business Intelligence Expert at Amazon CEO at Bluetick Start dates End of August End of January
Learn to use data science to develop innovative activities for established corporations and promising start-ups by using real-life assignments from partner organizations. Become a data engineer, data scientist, data entrepreneur or data consultant, or prepare yourself for a career as a data-driven researcher. The Master Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship combines the technological know-how of Eindhoven University of Technology with Tilburg University’s business, legal and societal insights.
Program and courses Ideal preparation for a future managerial career, in both a domestic and international setting, whether your ambitions lie in business, non-profit or in civil service. Be part of a truly global experience including teaching by international academics and professionals, culturally diverse classmates and content that incorporates global business methods and models. Students from all academic backgrounds are welcome: from law to medicine, and from cultural science to engineering. Strong connection to practice. Apply the latest scientific knowledge in practice oriented cases and assignments, with guest speakers on a regular basis. Also, a flexible curriculum enabling you to do an internship. During the year, study associations organize several career events to familiarize yourself with the labor market and to meet possible employers. Opportunity to pursue a double degree in collaboration with one of our foreign partner universities. In the first semester of the regular program, you can apply for the following advanced programs: * The Extended Master's Program, which adds a half year traineeship to the regular Master's program. * The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner. Typical courses are: Management Consulting Management Control Systems Diversity Management International Marketing Career prospects The ideal preparation for a future managerial career, whether your ambitions lie in business, non-profit or the public sector. Some examples of our graduates' jobs: International management trainee at ABN-AMRO Hong Kong Business Analyst at Nestlé Export division marketing manager at Heineken Start dates End of August End of January
Become a highly skilled manager with a broad understanding of all major business areas in a global context. Especially for students without a business background who are interested in a managerial career, this is an excellent opportunity to delve into topics such as marketing, finance, strategy, and leadership. Special attention is paid to sustainability and managing diversity.
MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
Program and courses Become a highly qualified specialist in the area of quantitative finance and insurance, a field that uses sophisticated mathematical, statistical, and data science techniques for risk management, valuation, product design, regulation and more. Being fully trained in generic methods for responsible risk management in the financial sector, gives you a competitive advantage on the job market. The program offers a variety of elective courses from which you need to choose. This allows you to emphasize your own interests within the program. Typical courses are: Valuation and Risk Management Asses Liability Management Empirical Finance Risk and Regulation Career prospects Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science. With a Master's in Econometrics and Mathemetical Economics you have obtained an internationally-recognized degree and are able to pursue a career in a wide range of different organizations, such as government institutions, banks, insurance companies and research departments of large companies. Graduates work or started for example as: Advisor European Actuarial Services at Ernst & Young Analyst at Goldman Sachs Actuary at ASR Start dates End of August End of January
Become an expert economist, policy advisor or consultant with strong quantitative skills. Learn the latest modelling techniques in economics, econometrics, statistics, and big data methods to solve actual challenges such as: choosing the best economic policy, designing labor markets and capital investments, regulating competition, and recommending strategic behavior for firms and consumers. As a mathematically and statistically well-versed business analyst, you have excellent career prospects.
Program and courses CentER's two-year Research Master in Economics equips you for a research-based academic career with graduate level coursework and research training. Within the Research Master in Economics, you can choose one of the three tracks based on your interests: Academic Economics: Immerse yourself in finding solutions to important societal problems through academic research and prepare future generations through teaching. This track prepares you for a position as PhD researcher in Economics or Econometrics and a subsequent academic career. Professional Economics: Engage deeply in finding solutions to important societal problems that organizations face through research. This track prepares you for a position as researcher in the private or public sector. Management Analytics: Learn to combine management and business economics with data science and AI to develop value-creating solutions for complex business problems in areas such as accounting, finance, strategy, entrepreneurship, marketing, operations research and supply chain management. This track is a good starting point if you want to become a data-empowered manager. The program is tailor-made based on your interests. You can choose your own specialization through elective field courses. You will collaborate with excellent faculty members and students from all over the world, including leading experts in their fields. Some of our graduates find positions at the best universities and other research institutes in the world. The program offers ample space for intensive interaction with and guidance from our faculty, both inside and outside the classroom. You will receive your own academic mentor who will guide you through the Research Master, and a student buddy who will help you navigate your life as a student in the Research Master. You’ll engage early with our dynamic academic community through research seminars, topical reading groups, workshops, and conferences. Graduate Students’ Society (GSS) also hosts professional and social events. Typical courses are: Quantitative Methods Individual Decision Making (Microeconomics) Start dates End of August
Do you want to tackle societal challenges, strengthen organizations with scientific insights, or transform businesses with data-driven solutions? Our two-year tracks - Academic Economics, Management Analytics, and Professional Economics - offer you the perfect foundation for a successful career in science and economics.
Msc Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science
Program and courses Become a highly qualified specialist in the area of quantitative finance and insurance, a field that uses sophisticated mathematical, statistical, and data science techniques for risk management, valuation, product design, regulation and more. Being fully trained in generic methods for responsible risk management in the financial and insurance sector gives you a competitive advantage on the job market. Customize your program with many electives. Intensive contacts with industrial partners ensure a strong connection to practical aspects of the business world, leading to excellent internship opportunities, for instance. Ideal stepstone to become a fully qualified actuary: after graduation, you can obtain several exemptions in the part-time Executive Master in Actuarial Science offered by the Dutch Actuarial Institute. In the first semester of the regular program, you can also apply for the following advanced programs: * The Extended Master's Program, which adds a half year traineeship to your regular Master's program. * The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner. Typical courses are: Valuation and Risk Management Asset Liability Management Empirical Finance Risk and Regulation Career prospects The career prospects for students of this program are excellent. Alumni of the Master's program in Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science work, for example, as risk management consultants, actuaries, and investment analysts at banks, insurance companies, pension funds, consulting agencies, trading firms, and government bodies. You can also become a fully qualified actuary: after graduation, you are eligible to apply for the part-time Executive Master in Actuarial Science offered by the Dutch Actuarial Institute. Graduates work or start for example as: Advisor European Actuarial Services at Ernst & Young Analyst at Goldman Sachs Actuary at ASR Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment Start dates End of August End of January
Apply and develop advanced mathematical and statistical tools to tackle financial challenges, ranging from price setting to risk management and policy advice. You will acquire a strong and fundamental background in quantitative finance, which prepares you for existing and new technological developments in the broad area of finance and insurance.
Program and courses Business Development track Learn how to make strategic decisions and implement them to achieve business success, with an additional focus on entrepreneurial opportunities and challenges. Taught by renowned professors representing some of the world's leading expertise in the discipline. Works with small-scale tutorials to facilitate teamwork. Strong connection to business practice through real-world cases, practical assignments and guest lectures. Close collaboration with study association Asset and Career Services to reflect on your future career. The Business Development track of the Master Strategic Management only starts in January. If you want to take the Consultancy track or the Leadership track, you must start the Master Strategic Management program in September. Typical courses are: Program and courses Consultancy track Become a strategic management consultant and master implementation, selection of tools, data collection, analysis, and presentation of your strategic solutions. Apply these skills by advising real companies during the program. Taught by renowned professors representing some of the world's leading expertise in the discipline. Works with small-scale tutorials to facilitate teamwork. Strong connection with business practice through real-world cases, practical assignments and guest lectures. Close collaboration with study association Asset and Career Services to reflect on your future career. The Consultancy track and the Leadership track of the Master Strategic Management only start in September. If you want to take the Business Development track you must start the Master Strategic Management program in January. Typical courses are: Business Level Strategy Strategic Consultancy Corporate Level Strategy Program and courses Leadership track Learn how to make strategic decisions and implement them to achieve business success, with a specific focus on leading teams, influencing stakeholders, and managing organizational change. Taught by renowned professors representing some of the world's leading expertise in the discipline. Works with small-scale tutorials to facilitate teamwork. Strong connection to business practice through real-world cases, practical assignments and guest lectures. Close collaboration with study association Asset and Career Services to reflect on your future career. The Leadership track and the Consultancy track of the Master Strategic Management only start in January. If you want to take the Business Development you must start the Master Strategic Management program in September. Typical courses are: Power and Influence in Organizations Strategy Implementation Strategy Analytics Career prospects Upon graduating you will have obtained the following title (as stated on your diploma): Master of Science. The Master's program in Strategic Management prepares you for jobs that require the ability to identify, analyze and solve the major strategic issues faced by various types of organizations - valuable expertise that delivers abundant career opportunities. Some examples of our graduates' jobs: Mobile Manager Benelux at Google Account Manager at Canon Young Executive Programme at PostNL Management Trainee at Achmea Holding Trade Consultant Financial Logistics at Rabobank Nederland Advisor Performance Improvement at Ernst & Young Start dates End of August End of January
Learn how to recognize business challenges and design strategies to ensure long-term success. The program offers three different tracks: Business Development, Consultancy or Leadership. The Business Development track of the MSc Strategic Management equips you with the expertise to identify strategic growth opportunities, develop new business models, and drive innovation within established organizations and emerging ventures. The Consultancy track specializes in the development of skills you need for advising firms on various contemporary strategic issues. The Leadership track focuses on developing your ability to guide teams, influence decision-making, and lead strategic change in dynamic business environments.
Program and courses Data Science and Society is a one-year multidisciplinary Master’s program where you learn technical data science methodologies to build upon the domain-specific knowledge you have already acquired. You will learn how to: Write code in python, R, and/or SQL to transform and visualize data and then identify patterns and gather insights from large and complex datasets. Build, train, test and evaluate machine learning models. You learn to select the model(s) most appropriate for the data you have and the task you want to solve. Translate the results of your machine learning analyses into actionable solutions and recommendations. Use these tools and skills ethically within the EU laws and regulations for data privacy. This program does not require prior knowledge on programming, data processing, or machine learning. Tracks Data Science and Society gives you the opportunity to specialize by offering four tracks: Business, Governance, Media or Health. Your track will be stated on your Master's diploma. Business track Work with real-world data from customers and businesses to build models that generate insights and recommendations to improve business strategy. Governance track Use data science methods that can minimize bias and provide explainable predictions. Work with data at local, national, and international scales to produce insights that can lead to fair, transparent, and sustainable governance and policy. Health track Harness the variety of data sources in the health domain (medical images, text, demographics, etcetera) to design and implement analyses that can be used to improve health and wellbeing. Media track Employ advanced signal processing and extraction techniques to generate insights about how people communicate to and with each other across a variety of mediums. Career prospects Data Science knowledge and skills are becoming more and more relevant in all domains of society. Companies and organizations therefore highly value employees that have this knowledge and these skills. Graduates work or start for example as: Data Analyst at Eneco Consultant at Capgemini Data Scientist at ABN Amro Bank New Product Introduction Engineer at Tesla Marketing Science Analyst at KLM Start dates End of August End of January
Become a Data Analyst and provide solutions for societal challenges with the use of complex data sets. Add value to a team, company or organization with a combination of technical skills, knowledge about legal and ethical issues related to data science, and the ability to effectively communicate with professionals and researchers from different disciplines. Specialize by following one of four tracks: Business, Governance, Media, or Health.
Program and courses With this Master's program one of the best Law Schools in the Netherlands (THE, 2024) opens its doors to students from anywhere in the world both on campus and online The market requires experts who have knowledge of both the economic and legal aspects of taxation. That is why the program is based on two pillars: law and economics. After graduation all students (including students with a background in economics) will be awarded with the Master in Law in International Business Taxation (LLM). Students with a Dutch Bachelor's in Law (LLB) or pre-Master's in Law can obtain the so-called “civiel effect” after graduation from this Master's. That means you will have the right to exercise typically legal professions in the Netherlands such as notary, judge, attorney, etc. This only applies to Dutch-speaking students. In combination with a university Bachelor's degree or pre-Master's degree, this Master's degree gives you access to the Nederlandse Orde van Belastingadviseurs (NBO). As member, you can work as a tax advisor in an NOB-recognized firm. All new members must complete a postgraduate professional course organized by the NOB. Mastering the Dutch language is necessary. Spice up your curriculum and broaden your horizon by participating in projects. For example, the EUCOTAX Wintercourse (a wintercourse sponsored by Ernst & Young) or the International and European Tax Moot Court Competition. Be inspired by internationally-reputed lecturers and celebrated scholars in a program that is affiliated with the Fiscal Institute Tilburg, the largest fiscal institute in Europe. Typical courses are: International and European Taxation Transfer Pricing Tax and Technology Career prospects The master program International Business Taxation offers you outstanding career prospects. Expect to get a job very soon after you graduate, finding positions in the private sector (as a tax advisor, in-house tax specialist in internationally-operating companies, or consulting firms) as well as in the public and non-profit sectors (as a tax inspector or as a policy maker in a national or international institution). Degree upon graduation: Master in Law (LLM) in International Business Taxation. Graduates started for example as: Analyst International Corporate Income Tax at Deloitte International Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young (EY) Transfer pricing Associate at PricewaterhouseCoopers OECD Transfer Pricing Department Start date End of August
Combine legal and economic knowledge to become a tax expert specialized in international business. Gain the academic skills to fully understand the impact of taxation in combination with new technologies on a global scale. The LLM International Business Taxation gives you the opportunity to join the program either online or on campus.
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Program and courses Global and local perspectives on supply chain issues, facilitated by international teachers and emphasized by the contrasting ideas of your international classmates. Learn to make strategic decisions based on data and consider the impact of societal issues, such as sustainability. Strongly focused on real-world application with tutorials and guest lectures by prominent industry representatives, practice related group assignments, and the possibility to do an internship as part of your Master’s thesis. Excellent balance between theory, methods and practice. Besides theory, the program is strongly focused on career development and the development of soft-skills. Opportunity to pursue a double degree in collaboration with one of our foreign partner universities. In the first semester of the regular program, you can also apply for the following additional advanced programs: * The Extended Master's Program, which adds a half year traineeship to the regular Master's program. * The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner. Typical courses are: Supply Chain Strategy Supply Chain Design & Planning Sustainable Supply Management Data-Driven Design Approaches Career prospects Become a manager, specialist or consultant in logistics, quality management, or purchasing management within manufacturing or service organizations in the profit or non-profit sector. Some examples of our graduates' first jobs: Supply Chain Management Trainee at Unilever Logistics Supplier Manager at ASML Holding Supply Chain Planner at BMW Group Start dates End of August End of January
Become an expert in designing, implementing, and managing supply chain processes. Tackle challenges faced by businesses or society, such as reducing CO2 emissions or improving healthcare processes. After completing the Master Supply Chain Management, you'll be equipped as a supply chain manager or consultant to make data-driven, strategic decisions and advise your stakeholders on process optimization.
Program and courses In this program, you learn to understand consumer decision-making, and you are trained to strategically communicate, effectively brand, and efficiently distribute products and services. With Marketing Management you will become an expert on analyzing and interpreting consumer and business markets. Characteristics of this program are: Outstanding track record of students and staff. Multiple teachers have won innovation- and best teaching awards. Strong connection with business practice. Business challenges, company guest lectures, and actual business cases ensure a strong connection between marketing theory and practice. You acquire the latest ideas from academic research along with insights, techniques, tools and procedures that are used in commercial practice. Personalize your program with various electives to choose from, or take the opportunity to pursue a double degree in collaboration with one of our foreign partner universities. Typical courses are: Brand Management Marketing Communication Marketing Channel Management Strategic Marketing Management Career prospects With your broad theoretical knowledge and relevant practical skills, you can expect to be in a highly competitive position when it comes to getting the marketing job you want. You will be able to choose from a diverse range of positions, such as product/brand manager, online marketer, or sales manager. Some examples of our graduates' jobs: Branding & Comms Lead at FrieslandCampina Brand Manager at Colgate-Palmolive Senior Product Marketing Manager at Decathlon Digital Head of Trade Marketing at Anheuser-Bush InBev Start dates End of August End of January
Learn to develop innovative and effective ways to distribute, design, price and promote products and services - both in an online and offline context. With your broad theoretical knowledge and relevant practical skills, a career as a successful marketing manager lies ahead of you.
Program and courses In a world where massive amounts of data are available, it is a challenge to use these data wisely, so both consumers, as well as businesses, benefit from them. Improve marketing decision-making by using state-of-the-art research methodology to collect, analyze and disseminate quantitative information in a systematic and objective way. The program focuses on key Marketing Analytics courses in combination with Data Science and Marketing Management topics. Expand your skillset: training in a variety of coding languages, enabling you to become a versatile marketing analyst. Strong links with business practice: what you learn is applied to real or simulated marketing dilemmas, whether it is during assignments or in interactive sessions with classmates and professors. Outstanding track record of students and staff. Multiple teachers have won innovation- and best teaching awards Personalize your program with various electives to choose from, or take the opportunity to pursue a double degree in collaboration with one of our foreign partner universities. In the first semester of the regular program, Marketing Analytics students can also apply for the following advanced programs: * The Extended Master's Program, which adds a half year traineeship to the regular Master's program. * The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner. Typical courses are: Social Media and Web Analytics Customer Analytics Pricing and Revenue Analytics Skills: Online Data Collection and Management Career prospects With your broad theoretical knowledge and relevant practical skills, you can expect to be in a highly competitive position when it comes to getting the job you want in Marketing Analytics. Choose from a diverse range of positions, such as Market Researcher, Big Data Analyst, or Consumer Behavior Analyst. Some examples of our graduates' jobs: Data Analytics Professional at GfK Customer Insight Analyst at NS (Dutch Railways) Customer Intelligence Analyst at Essent Start dates End of August End of January
Become a highly trained marketing analyst. The Master's program in Marketing Analytics teaches you to gather and analyze big data using the latest techniques and methods available, in order to provide management with critical marketing insights and opportunities, both online and offline.