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Research Master in Economic and Financial Research – (M.Sc.)
Maastricht University
School of Business and Economics
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| 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: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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English-language programme for a career in economic & financial research. Four specialisations available: Financial Economics, Economic Theory, Technology, Innovation & Growth, Econometrics.
Do you have the ambition to pursue a challenging international academic career? A two-year research master's programme in Economic and Financial Research is an ideal place to start. High-level courses in economics - according to the American standard in content and scope - will give you the tools to contribute to the development of research in economics or finance. Academic skills training will also help you with the research, publishing and review process. Having completed your master's, you'll be well equipped to follow a PhD - in Europe, the United States or elsewhere in the world. Taught in English, the programme has four specialisations: * Financial Economics * Economic Theory * Technology, Innovation and Growth * Econometrics
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 20%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 80%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 60%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 48%
This programme has a workload of 120 ECTS.
Courses:
Specialisation Course(6 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
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.
Microeconomics(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Mathematical Research Tools(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Financial Markets(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Empirical Econometrics(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Topics in Computational Econometrics(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
International Macroeconomics I(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 2
This course is required to apply to.
World of Research(4 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Presentation skills(6 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Specialisation Course(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.
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Grade list
Written request: Two letters of recommendation Letter of motivation
Certified competences: GMAT/GRE for non-UM students
Previous education: Bachelor in economics, econometrics, business, relevant field
Grade average: GPA
Language test: TOEFL/IELTS for NON-EU students & non-native english speakers
Additional language requirements:
- IELTS overall band: 7
- TOEFL paper based: 575
- TOEFL computer based: 233
- TOEFL internet based: 90
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Accredited by: AACSB in: United States
Accredited by: EQUIS in: Belgium
Accredited by: AMBA in: United Kingdom
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European Commission:
Erasmus Mundus is a new programme of the European Commission. Its aim is to improve the quality of European higher education through joint master's degree programmes offered by partner institutions in the member states.
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Nuffic:
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European Commission:
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