Erasmus University Rotterdam, MSc, Economics and Business

Students who wish to apply for a master programme at the Erasmus School of Economics need to have obtained a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree offered by the Erasmus School of Economics. In case the content or level of the obtained bachelor programme is not sufficient students might receive an offer for a pre-master programme. All our programmes are taught from a strong quantitative approach. A solid background in mathematics and statistics is a necessity for every programme. Your background in mathematics and statistics has to show from your university transcript. Academic TOEFL(232 / 90*) Academic IELTS (6.5*) There are no specific subscores required. The Master's degree programme in Economics and Business requires an educational background containing in depth knowledge on mathematics and statistics. A relevant bachelor’s degree must show sufficient skills in at least the following subjects, depending on the specialisation of choice: Specialisations Economics and Business Economics Behavioural Economics Finance (e.g. investments -> only for the financial track of this specialisation) Microeconomics Econometrics Economics of Management and Organization Microeconomics Empirical models Econometrics (recommended) Applied Economics (recommended) Entrepreneurship and Strategy Economics Applied Economics (e.g. entrepreneurship, entrepreneurial marketing) Microeconomics Financial Economics Finance (e.g. corporate finance) Finance and Investments Stock pricing Financial Methods & Techniques Health Economics Empirical models Econometrics Health Economics (recommended) International Economics Microeconomics Macroeconomics Empirical models International Markets Econometrics (recommended) International economics (recommended) Marketing Marketing (e.g. research) Branding (recommended) Consumer Behaviour (recommended) Policy Economics Microeconomics Macroeconomics Empirical methods Econometrics Finance (recommended) Urban, Port and Transport Economics Applied Economics Urban Economics Transport/urban Economics Supply Chain Management (recommended)

Pick from a wealth of options in a rich and varied programme. Organisational governance and strategy, free competition, privatisation, and government regulations: learn how to tackle issues in these and other areas from an economics standpoint. Learn how to base policy recommendations and strategies on your in-depth analyses. Erasmus School of Economics is well renowned, and has a strong international dimension; Rotterdam is a world hub for business. Select from specialisations in Economics, Business Economics, and Applied Economics. Pursue one of the main subdisciplines, such as finance, marketing, and economic policy. Specialise or keep it broad, and get set for a career in government, banking, international business, or academia.