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Econometrics and Operations Research – (B.Sc.)
Tilburg University
Faculty of Economics and Business Administration
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| Application Deadline: | EEA applicants and Non-EEA applicants: 1 July | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,672 ≈ € 6,450 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Tilburg / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Tilburg University
With globalization and other market forces adding ever more complexity to decision-making within business and economics, the need for mathematical models and statistics to solve everyday problems is rapidly increasing. You will be the one to provide them with a Bachelor of Science Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR).
The three-year BSc Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR) is a fundamentally quantitative programme for ambitious students with an aptitude for mathematics, logic and analytical thinking. Learning focuses on understanding how to formulate mathematical and statistical models in relation to problems in economics and business, and using and applying these models to real business issues to actualise effective solutions.
Your ability to apply these models to problems related to issues around, for example, production planning, inventory management, investment, insurance and retirement will be invaluable in organisations worldwide. Economics, statistics and mathematics are the key ingredients of this programme and should be your primary academic interests.
Career Perspectives
A certain reputation goes with being a Tilburg University graduate. Your degree is an indicator of the best European education - a guarantee of everything from in-the depth knowledge to well-developed intercultural and communication skills. You can be sure of excellent career prospects and a competitive edge in the labour market.
Graduates of Economics at Tilburg pursue successful careers in the private, public, and non-profit sectors as well as in research institutes. Our economics graduates have a competitive edge for jobs with an international dimension, as well as jobs in the financial sector and where micro-economics is applied to competition policy in an increasingly deregulated environment.
The deadlines for BSc Econometrics and Operations Research are:
- Non-EEA applicants requiring a visa: 15 April 2011
- EEA applicants: 1 July 2011
- Non-EEA applicants with a permanent residence permit in one of the EEA member states or not requiring a visa: 1 July 2011
Contents
In the first and second year of the BSc programme Econometrics and Operations Research, a general programme is offered with courses that are necessary to achieve the objectives of this BSc programme. In the third year, students can specialise towards one of the three possible MSc programmes that are based on the BSc Econometrics & OR.
Year 1
The first year of the programme consists of twelve compulsory courses. Lectures are given in four units of seven weeks each, each unit followed by one or two weeks of exams. Six of these twelve courses provide a solid mathematical and statistical basis (Mathematical Analysis, Linear Algebra and Probability Theory) and the other six courses focus on subjects in economics and business (ICT, Macro, Micro, Modelling in Business, Accounting and Orientation Econometrics).
Year 2
The second year of the programme consists of ten compulsory courses in total. Lectures are given in two semesters of 14 weeks. Besides the mathematical and statistical courses (Applied Linear Algebra, Differentiation and Integration Theory, Statistics for Econometrics and Regression Analysis) there is room for a number of courses that provide an orientation for the quantitative Master's programmes at Tilburg University.
Year 3
In this year you have to choose between courses in the field of Mathematical Economics and Econometric Methods (Auctions and Public Sector Economics, Econometric Methods, Game Theory), in the field of Operations Research and Management Science (Combinatorial Optimisation, Inventory Management, Production Management) and in the field of Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Sciences (Asset Liability Management, Life Insurance, Quantitative Finance and Risk Theory). Besides these main courses there is room for two electives and you have to write a Bachelor's thesis. Once you have been awarded a Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) in Econometrics & OR, you may enter one of the one-year Master's programmes Tilburg University.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
With Dutch diploma
You are eligible to apply for the Economics programme if you have one of the following diplomas:
- VWO diploma as from 2010 with the following profile:
- Economics and Society, including Mathematics B
- Culture and Society, including Mathematics B
- Natural Sciences and Health, including Mathematics B
- Natural Sciences and Technology
- VWO diploma up until 2009 with the following profile:
- Economics and Society
- Culture and Society, including Mathematics B1
- Natural Sciences and Health
- Natural Sciences and Technology
- A diploma from the first year of a four year HBO-programme, including the same course requirements as VWO
With non-Dutch diploma
You are eligible to apply for the Economics programme if you have one of the following diplomas:
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma, including Mathematics Higher Level. With an IB diploma including English and Mathematics Higher Level, there are no extra tests required, or
- A European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma, including Mathematics (5 hrs). With an EB diploma including English and Mathematics (5 hrs), there are no extra tests required, or
- Another secondary or high school diploma that equals the Dutch VWO diploma, including English and Mathematics for which you have successfully passed or will pass the exam. For example, the German Abitur, or
- A + O levels (3 A-levels), including Mathematics, or
- 4 Advanced Placement subjects, including AP Math/Science.
Here you can find examples of diplomas that give admission to the Economics programme.
English Language requirements
In addition, you may have to demonstrate sufficient knowledge of Mathematics and English. Proficiency in English can be demonstrated by taking either a TOEFL or an IELTS test. The required minimum score for TOEFL is 550 (paper based) or 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based); for IELTS 6.0. The institutional code for TOEFL is 9860.
Mathematics Requirements
Mathematics is a required course. This means that even if you have a recognised diploma, you must be able to prove that you have a sufficient level of Mathematics. In some cases, the Admission Board might require you to participate in an entrance examination in Mathematics, called Colloquium Doctum.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 80 |
Accreditation
- NVAO educational accreditation
- accredited by association of MBAs
- AACSB Accreditation
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