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Econometrics and Operations Research – (M.Sc.)

Maastricht University

School of Business and Economics
Application Deadline: Start in 1 September: July (non-EEA: May).
Annual Tuition Fee: ≈ € 1,771 ≈ € 12,000 (non-EEA)
Location: Maastricht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴
Duration: 12 months Start Date: September
Educational Form:
  • Taught
Education Variants:
  • Fulltime
Credits (ECTS): 60
Languages: English 
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Location of Maastricht University

English-language programme where statistics, mathematics & computer science are used to gain a deeper understanding of business & economic problems. There are four specialisations available.

Do you want to forecast economic developments, or create IT solutions to solve production issues? The Econometrics and Operations Research programme allows you to apply mathematical and statistical skills in a business context. It also enables you to solve problems in fields like logistics, planning, information management and telecoms - often using IT solutions. This one-year programme, taught in English, is great preparation for a career in a variety of financial institutions - including banks, insurance companies and pension funds - as well as other public or private companies in logistics, telecoms or production, for example. The programme allows you to choose one of four specialisations: 1. Actuarial Sciences 2. Econometrics 3. Mathematical Economics 4. Operations Research


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 60 ECTS.

Courses:

Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.

Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.

You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.

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Requirements

Written request: A letter describing your motivation for studying MSc Econometrics and Operations Research at Maastricht University's Faculty of Economics and Business Administration

Previous education: Bachelor in economics, econometrics

Grade list

Grade average: GPA - grade point average

Language test: TOEFL/IELTS for NON-EU students & non-native english speakers

Certified competences: GMAT or GRE for non-UM students

Additional language requirements:

  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL paper based: 575
  • TOEFL computer based: 233
  • TOEFL internet based: 90

Language Proficiency

IELTS Band: 6.5
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Grade C (Score: 60)
TOEFL Paper-based: 575
TOEFL Computer-based: 233
TOEFL Internet-based: 90

Accreditation

Accredited by: AACSB in: United States

Accredited by: EQUIS in: Belgium

Accredited by: AMBA in: United Kingdom

Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands

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