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Economics and Business Economics – (B.Sc.)
Maastricht University
School of Business and Economics
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: May (non-EEA: April). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 8,500 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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Examines why specific alternatives are chosen out of many possibilities & develops mathematic, statistic and computer science skills. English-language, 3-year programme has three specialisations.
Economics is the science of choice. The Economics and Business Economics programme examines why specific alternatives are chosen out of a number of possibilities. You will develop skills in mathematics, statistics and computer science and study a wide variety of subjects relating to economics and business economics, including: * organisational behaviour * marketing * national and international economic relations * consumer and producer behaviour * markets and competition * finance and accounting * the philosophy of science During the programme, you will choose one of three specialisations: * Infonomics looks at the economics and business of information * International Business Economics specialises in business economics * International Economic Studies focuses on the economic environment as a whole Economics and Business Economics is a three-year programme taught in English. It begins the first Monday of September.
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 20%
- practice: 30%
- self study: 50%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is required.
- The percentage of foreign students: 60%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 48%
This programme has a workload of 180 ECTS.
Courses:
Elective International Business Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Elective Quantitative Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Systems Analysis and Design(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Management of Organisations and Marketing(6 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is discouraged to apply to.
Quantitative Methods I (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Microeconomics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Accounting (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Macroeconomics(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Quantitative Methods II(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Finance (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
International Economic Relations (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Philosophy of Science Skills(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Economy Game Skills(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Information Management(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Macroeconomics and Economic Policy (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Microeconomics: Choices, Markets and Welfare (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Public Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
International Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Introduction into the Information Society (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Information Management (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Accounting(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Banking(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Industrial Organisation (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Financial Markets (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Managerial Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
Marketing and Supply Chain Management (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
International Business Strategy (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Quantitative Business (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Productivity(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.
Information, Justice and the Political Process (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
ERP and Business Intelligence Systems (6 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Elective International Business Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Elective International Business Economics (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
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
For this programme a numerus fixus of 500 applies.
Language test: TOEFL/IELTS
Previous education: diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma
Written request: via www.studielink.nl
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 550
- TOEFL computer based: 79
- TOEFL internet based: 79
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 79 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: AACSB in: United States
Accredited by: EQUIS in: Belgium
Accredited by: AMBA in: United Kingdom
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Fulbright/ NAF:
The Fulbright Center is a bi-national, non-profit organization established by international agreement between the United States of America and the Kingdom of The Netherlands. It promotes educational co-operation and provides information on study, research and internships in the United States.
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Nuffic:
The Erasmus programme is a component of the European programme 'LifeLong Learning' from the European Commission for mobility of higher education in Europe. An Erasmus scholarship covers a period of 3-12 months. Only students or graduates from educational institutions can take part in the programme.
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Nuffic:
The Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (Ford-IFP) provides opportunities to exceptional individuals for advanced study. If you are a resident of an eligible IFP country and would like to study in Europe, Nuffic can act as a placement partner for you.
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European Commission:
The Alban Scholarship programme aims at the reinforcement of the European Union-Latin America cooperation in the area of Higher Education. * for postgraduate studies. * for specialization studies at any of the eligible recognised organizations of Higher Training (companies included).
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