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Economics of Competition and Regulation – (M.Sc.)
Utrecht University
Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance
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| Application Deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: March). | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 1,713 ≈ € 14,400 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Utrecht / Netherlands / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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How to regulate for social welfare and stronger markets in a highly competitive world? The MSc Econ. of Comp & Reg arms you with career-building expertise at the junction of economics, law and society
Today, financial issues in one country can have far-reaching effects. Economists with a deep understanding of the connection between international competition, regulation and supervision are urgently needed to contribute to the economic stability of nations and firms. The MSc Economics of Competition and Regulation gives you the expertise to excel at the junction of economics, law and society. Taught by leading experts in the field, this exciting programme ensures an excellent education with broad career advantages. In one year, you'll get an expansive interdisciplinary understanding of economics, competition law and regulatory mechanisms through core courses. Elective courses help tailor this MSc to your career or research interests, while your thesis enables you to delve deeply into a regulatory issue of personal interest. 'This MSc gave me a solid knowledge of regulation and competition at a time when regulation has become increasingly important, with plenty of exciting job opportunities. It is so international; I learned so much working together with people of different cultures and nationalities.' -A. Zmerzlaya, alumna
Contents
Types of teaching (in year 1):
- theory: 0%
- practice: 0%
- self study: 0%
Programme internationalization:
- Studying abroad is optional.
- The percentage of foreign students: 50%
- The percentage of foreign teachers: 10%
- The percentage of teachers abroad: 5%
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Courses:
Master's Thesis(15 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Markets, Competition and Regulation(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Markets and Strategy(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Corporate Governance(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Empirical Economics(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Regulation of the Financial Industry(7 ECTS):
Course type: internship
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Mergers, Acquisition and Restructuring(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Energy and Environmental Economics(7 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Master's Thesis(15 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
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Register Now!Requirements
Personal motivation: To be considered for admission, applicants should either have a BSc in Economics with sufficient knowledge of law or a BSc in Law with sufficient knowledge of economics. The latter implies that the applicant should at least have succeeded in Statistics, Intermediate microeconomics, Law and economics, and Introduction to organisation and strategy theory. In case the applicant does not hold one of these degrees the admission committee will take a decision. In addition to meet these programme-specific requirement, you have to: have a good knowledge of English; dispose of sufficient funds to finance your studies; pay the application fee (if required). Application and admission After registration the admission procedure commences. An interview with the members of the Admission Board may be part of the selection procedure.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B1
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: C1
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS writing: 6
- TOEFL internet based: 93
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 237 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 93 |
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
Funding details
Scholarships / Grants:
Utrecht University:
The Utrecht Excellence Scholarship offers a number of highly talented prospective, non-Dutch students the opportunity to pursue a degree in a selected number of fields at Utrecht University.
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Nuffic:
For more information about scholarships and grants please visit the Grantfinder of Nuffic.
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Scholarships in Europe:
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