Groningen, Netherlands
DURATION
24 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline *
EARLIEST START DATE
01 Sep 2025
TUITION FEES
EUR 20,800 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* Dutch I EU/EEA students and non-EU/EEA students
** for Non-EU|for EU/EEA EUR 2,530
Key Summary
Introduction
In the research master's Program in Economics and Business, we offer talented and motivated students a tailor-made study Program. This Program gives you a solid foundation in economics and business, and you get the opportunity to specialize in the area that meets your personal interests.
The motto of the Program is “learning research by doing research”. The core courses give you thorough training in all aspects of academic research (30EC), including philosophy of science, research methodology, and academic writing. For the largest part, you can choose from a variety of dedicated research master's courses in economics and business that meet your interest (60EC). Courses are generally small-scale and offer close interaction with lecturers, enabling the development of important analytical skills. In addition, there are opportunities to participate in courses and workshops offered by other schools in Groningen, The Netherlands and abroad. The master thesis (30 EC) allows you to further develop your research ideas under the supervision of experienced researchers.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
- Learning and Practising Research
- Philosophy of Science and Research Methodology
- Research methods courses
Year 2
- Academic Writing
- Elective courses
- Master's Thesis
Program Outcome
Credits: 120 ECTS
MSc in Research Master in Economics and Business (research)
Career Opportunities
As a graduate of the Research Master in Economics and Business, you are ideally placed to become a PhD student or to obtain a research position in a public or private organisation. So far, graduates from this Program have obtained PhD positions at, amongst others, the Universities of Antwerp (Belgium), Bocconi (Milan, Italy), Rotterdam, Sydney (Australia) and of course Groningen.