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International Economics and Business – (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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Do you want an international career as an economist with specialised skills in a business function like finance, management or entrepreneurship? The MSc International Economics is ideal for you.
Today, economics is global and interconnected a financial move in one part of the world can impact the lives of a whole web of stakeholders. A wide variety of organisations are seeking economic decision-makers who can navigate the complex variables of international business and deliver sound and ethical results. So the one-year MSc in International Economics and Business has been designed to give you a firm grasp of global economics (through core courses in empirical economics and international business ventures) plus the specialisation that suits your ambitions: International Management, International Financial Economics, International Ventures & Entrepreneurship, or Globalisation & Development. Small class size, international participants, and globally-renowned lecturers combine to make this MSc an especially intense and inspiring experience. 'I found that the MSc programme provided a good global perspective. It also provides an introduction to both economics and business. Currently I work at ING as a credit risk research analyst. Much of my work is done in international teams, so being able to work with a diverse group of people is essential.'- Keriann Boxhill, 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: 0%
- The percentage of students abroad: 20%
- The percentage of teachers abroad: 5%
This programme has a workload of 60 ECTS.
Specialities:
International Management:
Across the course of the programme, students determine the choices made by an individual firm by exploring businesses and business economics. They analyze the key organisational, strategic and financi
International Financial Economics:
Financial and risk management in an international financial system is the core focus of this track.
International Ventures and Entrepeneurship :
This track gives you a unique opportunity to work alongside people from a range of backgrounds. You gain a truly international perspective of what economics is about and to get involved in entrepreneu
Globalisation and Development:
This track aims to answers tackle key economic issues such as economic growth, international economics and development of financial markets. It also looks outside the world of economics, questioning h
Courses:
Master's Thesis(15 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Empirical Economics(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Regulier(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Financial Management (Track 2)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Risk Management in the Financial Industry (Track 2)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Financial Architecture of the Firm (Track 2 & 3)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Urban Development (Track 4)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Corporate Strategy and Organisational Dynamics (Track 1)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Sustainable Entrepreneurship(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is required to apply to.
Multinational Firms(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Financial Architecture of the Firm (Track 1)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Empirics of Globalisation(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Energy and Environmental Economics(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
International Business Ventures(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Mergers, Acquisitions & Restructuring (track 1 and 3)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
International Risk Sharing (track 2)(7.5 ECTS):
Course type: regular
This course is given in year 1
This course is optional to apply to.
Regulation of the Financial Industry (track 2)(15 ECTS):
Course type: graduation
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
Personal motivation: To be considered for admission, applicants should have a BSc in Economics with a minor in International Economics. The latter implies that the applicant should at least have succeeded in one course in quantitative methods (level 2) and at least in three courses in the field of Business Economics or General Economics (level 2). 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). 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 paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- 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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