M.Sc. Business Economics: Finance
University of Amsterdam
| Application deadline: | Start in 1 September: April (non-EEA: April). |
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| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Credits: | 60 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
Would you like to learn how organisations work? Do you want to know how to make the right investment decisions and how to create as much value for the company as possible?
Would you like to learn how organisations work? Do you want to know how to make the right investment decisions and how to create as much value for the company as possible?
The one-year Master's programme in Business Economics teaches you how to make the right organisational and financial decisions for organisations. This specialised programme is meant for students who want to focus on organisational and financing issues, using a quantitative and analytical approach. The Finance track of the MSc in Business Economics concentrates on the workings of financial and economics management of organisations and the use of financial tools by companies and investors. This programme gives you the tools and knowledge you need to work for a wide range of organisations in both the commercial and governmental sectors.
The one-year Master's programme in Business Economics teaches you how to make the right organisational and financial decisions for organisations. This specialised programme is meant for students who want to focus on organisational and financing issues, using a quantitative and analytical approach. The Finance track of the MSc in Business Economics concentrates on the workings of financial and economics management of organisations and the use of financial tools by companies and investors. This programme gives you the tools and knowledge you need to work for a wide range of organisations in both the commercial and governmental sectors.
Contents
The Master of Science in Business Economics is a one-year programme. The curriculum yields 60 ECTS credits (1 ECTS credit = ½ US credit). The academic year runs from September to June and is divided into two semesters, each with three blocks. Each block will be rounded off with an examination. Please refer to the academic calendar below for a clear lay-out.
The Business Economics programme offers three specialisations:
- Finance
- Organisation Economics
- Real Estate Finance
Thesis
The Master's thesis is the final requirement to be completed prior to graduation. Students will write the thesis within the chosen specialisation. It will be supervised by one of the researchers from the relevant specialisation.
Degree
Upon successful completion of the programme, students receive a Master's degree in Business Economics and the title Master of Science (MSc).
Finance
The Finance specialisation concentrates on the workings of financial markets, the financial and economic management of organisations and the use of financial tools by companies and investors. The academic programme is built around specialised modules on commercial banking, corporate finance, investment theory, managing bond portfolio risks, financial markets, international finance and other relevant topics.
Organisation Economics
Organisation Economics examines the economic performance of organisations in broad terms, including staff motivation, allocation of decision-making powers, investment decisions, corporate governance and coorporate functioning in various types of markets. The course in Economics of Organisation and Management forms the foundation of this specialisation. The Faculty of Economics and Business is one of the few economics faculties in Europe offering a specialisation in Organisation Economics.
Real Estate Finance
The Real Estate Finance specialisation is designed to provide advanced knowledge and training in the financial and economic aspects of commercial real estate. Real estate is a specialist discipline, covering the development, financing and operation of real estate. This specialisation links academic scholarship to industrial practice, thanks to the University's collaboration with industry.
Internship
Master's students can also choose to do an internship in order to conduct research for their final thesis. This offers the opportunity to conduct research in a company or organization on an academic level. Interested students should contact the Internship Office.
Requirements
Grade list: A certified grade list(s) is considered in the evaluation.
Previous education: A relevant academic Bachelor's degree. For more information about entry requirements please see www.uva.nl/msc-business-economics (Finance / Application and admission / Entry requirements).
Entry test: A GRE is compulsory for all applicants to the Master's programme in Business Economics. In the following cases we also accept a GMAT test: - if you have already obtained a GMAT score - if in your country it is difficult to take the GRE test Students that come from one of our partner universities are exempted from taking the GRE test.
Grade list: A certified grade list(s) is considered in the evaluation.
Previous education: Applicants are expected to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree in business economics, with a specialisation in Finance, Organisation Economics, Real Estate Finance or relevant field. A Bachelor's degree from a university of applied sciences or a Fachhochschule (Germany) will not be taken into consideration. Specific entry requirements apply to applicants with Bachelor's degrees in other, Chinese students and African students. For the Finance track a sound knowledge of investment and portfolio theory and/or advanced corporate finance is a strict entry requirement. This means that applicants need to have attended courses in 1. Investment & Portfolio Theory and 2. Advanced Corporate Finance. For more information about entry requirements please see www.uva.nl/msc-business-economics (Finance / Entry requirements).
Written request: Applicants should submit a motivation letter with their application form.
Additional language requirements:
- Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English: B2
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: B2
- IELTS overall band: 6.5
- IELTS listening: 6
- IELTS reading: 6
- IELTS writing: 6
- IELTS speaking: 6
- TOEFL paper based: 580
- TOEFL computer based: 237
- TOEFL internet based: 92
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| CAE score: | 75(Grade B) |
| TOEFL paper-based test score: | 580 |
| TOEFL computer-based test score: | 237 |
| TOEFL internet-based test score: | 92 |
Funding
Scholarships / Grants:
European Commission:\r\nErasmus 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.\r\nFor additional information: Website
The University of Amsterdam:\r\nThe University of Amsterdam provides a limited number of full and partial scholarships for excellent students from outside the European Economic Area. The Amsterdam Merit Scholarships have specifically been designed to offer talented, ambitious and dedicated students the opportunity to pursue a Mast\r\nFor additional information: Website
:\r\nStudents from Columbia can apply for this scholarship through their website. \r\nFor additional information: Website
European Commission:\r\nThe Alban Scholarship programme aims at the reinforcement of the European Union-Latin America cooperation in the area of Higher Education. * for postgraduate studies. * for specialization studies at any of the eligible recognised organizations of Higher Training (companies included). \r\nFor additional information: Website
Open Society Institute:\r\nThe Open Society Scholarship Programs fund the participation of students, scholars, and professionals from the former Soviet Union, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East in rigorous, competitive academic programs outside of their home countries. \r\nFor additional information: Website
Nuffic:\r\nFor additional information: Website
Accreditation
Accredited by: NVAO in: Netherlands
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