18 Economics Masters Degree Programs in Netherlands

Work on current economic policy issues and study a broad spectrum of policy issues with the MSc in Economics, Behaviour and Policy. Learn to make smarter, more effective policy, based on behavioural economics, sociology, public choice and psychology.

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.

Want to help companies and organizations become future-proof? In this circular economy degree at HAN University of Applied Sciences, you learn and work together with an international team of students, lecturers, and professionals. You tackle real sustainability issues in an international context. After graduation, you have what it takes to help international companies transition to sustainable business practices.

The Program offers research training equivalent to training in the first two years of PhD Programs at top US economics faculties. This implies a first year of rigorous and common training in core subjects of economics, econometrics, and finance at a high level that can only be managed by a selected group of students. In the second year, students specialise in their choice from among the institute’s many fields of research through field coursework and research master thesis research.

We challenge you to look at economics differently and to discover that it is much more than money, markets and regulations. Economists also examine consumers’, businesses’ and governmental financial behaviour and decision-making. Within the Master's specialisation in Economics, you have a choice between six Master's specialisations.

The future is uncertain, but one thing is clear: organizations need economists who think critically, act decisively, and adapt quickly. This Master's in Economics is designed for ambitious students with a strong academic background in economics who want to further develop their expertise and prepare for a rapidly changing world.  

The objective of the MSc in Economics is to teach you economic theories at a high analytical level. An additional goal is to familiarise you with the application of theory and research methods to economic practice and policy. Such a combination of rigorous academic thinking with practical application is essential for any professional active in the field of economics, either in policy or research. Courses are taught by specialists with an international reputation and/or a key role in public debates.

In the MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development, you are taught societally relevant topics and how they are related to the world of economics, and we help you develop valuable skills in international trade, international finance and banking, policy analysis, and more

The Research Master's is a two-year full-time programme in the philosophy of economics. The first of its kind, the programme remains one of the few programmes in the world that focuses especially on the philosophy of economics and that offers a comprehensive overview of the field.

The Master's in Economics is a high-quality one-year program. The first part of the program consists of three compulsory core courses focusing on the foundations of the discipline at an advanced level. You also take three elective courses that can be combined into a specialization.

Our world today faces complex challenges that cannot be tackled by one discipline alone. We need an approach that cuts across boundaries. Our selective one-year Master program in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) offers this interdisciplinary approach. The program aims at ambitious students with a wide range of interests – students who want to explore the philosophical dimensions of political and economic issues and develop and apply their critical thinking tools. If you are interested to work at the interface between politics, economics and philosophy, this is your master's program.

Are you interested in better understanding pressing global challenges such as inequality, climate change, or technological change, and in exploring how these affect society? Do you want to learn how to develop recommendations for firms or create policies to help address these challenges? If so, then this master’s program in Economics could be the perfect fit for you!

Why do some cities grow while others struggle? How can we build economies that are green and responsible? What factors push up inflation, housing costs, or traffic jams? How can we prepare the welfare state for an ageing population, improve healthcare systems, and share economic wealth more fairly between countries? These are some examples of the challenges you will tackle in the master's programme in Spatial and Applied Economics.

Are you interested in how the digital transformation will shape our businesses, society, and lives? In this master's program, you will explore how disruptive technologies will significantly impact our society and you will gain expertise on topics such as ethical algorithms and machine morality. You will also gain valuable insights into understanding how new technologies can be used to transform and modernize organizations. So, if you want to learn more about technologies such as blockchains, artificial intelligence, robotics, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) as well as explore the ways in which they will play a role in the next digital revolution, then MSc in Digital Business and Economics is exactly what you are looking for!

This Master's programme provides you with the solid theoretical foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics and econometrics, necessary for applied quantitative data analysis. During this programme, you will acquire the latest quantitative and data-analytical skills and apply modern theories to real-world examples of current global challenges.