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Fiscal Economics – (B.Sc.)

Maastricht University

School of Business and Economics
Application Deadline: Start in 1 September: August (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
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 180
Languages: Dutch  English 
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Three-year programme in Dutch & English examines the implications of tax law for companies, households & the overall economy. Open only to students who have a good command of the Dutch language.

The Fiscal Economics programme examines the implications of tax law for companies, households and the overall economy. As part of the Fiscal Economics programme's interdisciplinary curriculum, you will take courses in three areas: * business economics * general economics * fiscal and private law You will learn how to deal with aspects of taxation, how to analyse the effects of taxes on the national and international economies and how to apply fiscal and private law to your work. Your studies will enable you to address such questions as: * How should a company react to changes in corporate tax levels? * How would a change in the corpo­rate tax affect a country's competitiveness? * How are taxes used to finance government expenditures? Fiscal Economics is a 3-year programme taught in English and Dutch and only open to students who have a good command of the Dutch language.


Contents

Types of teaching (in year 1):

  • theory: 20%
  • practice: 30%
  • self study: 50%

Programme internationalization:

  • Studying abroad is optional.
  • The percentage of foreign students: 60%
  • The percentage of foreign teachers: 48%

This programme has a workload of 180 ECTS.

Courses:

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Skills (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: 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 (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.

Finance (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.

International Economic Relations (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.

Philosophy of Science Skills(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
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.

Accounting II (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.

Design of Tax Systems (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.

Internal Control and Accounting Information Systems (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.

Quantitative Methods III (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.

Design of Tax Systems (13 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.

International Financial Accounting (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.

Presentation Skills (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (9 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 3
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.

Elective Courses (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 information

Requirements

Previous education: diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma

Written request: via www.studielink.nl

Grade list

Language test: TOEFL/IELTS

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:
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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:
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