University of Groningen
Double Degree Economics and Economic Analysis
Groningen, Netherlands
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,530 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* € 2530 (EU/EEA students) | € 20800 (non-EU/EEA students)
Introduction
In this double degree with Universidad de Chile in Santiago, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the economies, economic policies, strategies, theories and practices of Europe and Latin America. This program is for students who want to broaden their view on important economic topics by bringing in a comparative perspective.
You will obtain two degrees: MSc in Economics (Groningen) and the Master Economic Analysis (Santiago de Chile). The program will provide you with a broader view of economic theory and practice. In addition, you will get the opportunity to experience student life in two different cultures with sufficient time spent in each environment to obtain a thorough understanding of both cultures. Universidad de Chile is one of the best universities in the Latin American region.
The program trains you to analyse policies and economic decisions, both in public and private areas. Lecturers are experts holding PhD degrees from the best universities in the world (Harvard, MIT, Berkeley, Oxford, Yale and Cambridge). Several have professional experience in international organisations such as the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank and the United Nations.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
MSc Economics
Year 2
- Applied Econometrics
- Competition Policy and market regulation
- Electives
- Growth and economic development
Program Outcome
Credits: 90 ECTS
MSc in Economics
The program provides you with excellent skills enabling to analyse policies and economic decisions, both in public and private areas.
As a graduate of this program, you will be able to work in positions in which you contribute to economic decision-making processes. This can be in (inter)national government bodies, public organisations and private corporations like financial institutions, multinationals and consultancy firms. In addition, economists can work as researchers in academia, business or governmental agencies. You can also use your expertise to write for journals and newspapers.
As a graduate, your degree will be highly valued in the labour market. The Faculty of Economics and Business is internationally accredited and belongs to the 1% of business schools around the world accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Job examples
- International economist
- Financial expert and/or strategy expert in a multinational corporation
- Staff member with an (inter)national governmental organisation such as IMF World Bank, OECD, WTO
- Professional economist on development
- Economic or financial consultant with an (inter)national governmental organisation
- Business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy firm