University of Groningen
Double Degree Master in Economics and Economic Analysis
Groningen, Netherlands
DURATION
18 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
EUR 2,314 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* EU/EEA and non-EU/EEA students
** EU/EEA students: €2,314 | non-EU/EEA students: €17,800
Introduction
How do you deal with the problems and challenges of emerging economies from an applied perspective?
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 programme 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 a Master in Economic Analysis (Santiago de Chile). The programme 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 programme 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.
Why study this programme in Groningen?
- You can earn two Master's degrees by studying in Groningen and at a top university abroad - Universidad de Chile in only 18 months. You will learn to add a comparative perspective to economic topics.
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Admissions
Curriculum
Year 1
Courses
- MSc Economics (60 EC)
Year 2
You take one semester (July-December) of courses in Santiago, Chile. Potential courses are applied econometrics, growth and economic development, and competition policy and market regulation.
Courses
- Applied Econometrics (6 EC)
- Competition Policy and market regulation (6 EC)
- Electives (12 EC)
- Growth and economic development (6 EC)
Programme options
Energy Focus Area (specialisation)
Study abroad
- Study abroad is required
In this double degree with Universidad de Chile, you spend one semester studying in Santiago de Chile.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Job prospects
The programme provides you with excellent skills enabling you to analyse policies and economic decisions, both in public and private areas.
As a graduate of this programme, 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.
FEB Career Services
When you become a student at the faculty, we want to support you in developing your career and strengthen your employability skills. You can count on a dedicated on-campus Career Services team offering you a wide range of courses, workshops, events and career-related support during your studies. Everything you need to enter the labour market.
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