Business Economics
| Type of master | Master |
| Credits | 60 ECTS credits |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Duration of programme | 1 year (part-time study is not possible) |
| Title | Master of Science (MSc) |
| CROHO-code | 60901 |
| Brochure | Download brochure here (PDF) |
Business Economics (MSc)
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Would you like to learn how organisations work? Do you want to know how they make the right investment decisions and how management and staff can be motivated to create as much value for the company as possible? The one-year Master's programme in Business Economics teaches you how to make the right organisational and financial decisions for organisations. It is a specialised programme for students who have a background in business economics and want to focus on organisational and financing issues, using a quantitative and analytical approach.
Studying Business Economics at the University of Amsterdam
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) specialises in providing students with the broad range of skills, in-depth knowledge and international expertise that they will need in the business world and public sector alike. Students in the MSc in Business Economics will benefit greatly from studying in a faculty with major strengths both in Business Studies and in Economics and Econometrics. In particular, the content of the MSc programme reflects the Finance Group at the Amsterdam Business School (ABS), one of the top ten research-oriented finance departments in Europe. The ABS's researchers are international experts and it has a thriving English-taught PhD programme, providing excellent opportunities for students who wish to go on to doctoral studies following their MSc.
Top 5 reasons to study here
The Faculty of Economics and Business:
- has an excellent reputation
- has a diverse international student body
- is surrounded by many multinational firms and organisations
- has low tuition fees for EU students
- has a central location in the multicultural city of Amsterdam
Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands and the world's most multi-cultural city. Its population of 750,000 inhabitants contains 177 nationalities, more than New York City. It is a centre of culture, commerce and entertainment and the faculty's central location means students have every opportunity to enjoy student life.
Rankings and reputation
The University of Amsterdam offers a world class education:
- 63rd in the world and 1st in the Netherlands (QS World University Rankings 2011)
- in top 50 of Social Science Universities (Times Higher Education rankings 2011)
- member of LERU (League of European Research Universities), exclusive network of renowned research universities
- member of Universitas 21, network of 21 leading research-intensive universities in 13 countries.
- The Faculty of Economics and Business is ranked 45th for the disciplines Accountancy & Finance (QS World University Rankings 2011)
Accreditation and degree
The quality of this Master's programme has been assessed by the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders (NVAO). This means that upon successful completion of the programme, students will receive a legally accredited Master's degree in Business Economics and the title of Master of Science (MSc).