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BSc in Economics and Business Economics
Imagine understanding the complex economic dimensions of today's challenges. From environmental sustainability to inflation and beyond. The Bachelor's program in Economics and Business Economics equips you with the skills to analyze, predict, and improve economic situations and choices.
Something for you?
- You will learn to link theoretical insights and concepts to current developments and debates, both societal and organizational.
- You learn about theories and evidence from different disciplines to gain a deeper understanding of economic choices.
- After the first year, you chose a specialization according to your own interests (financial economics, international economics, and business, business economics, or international economics and policy).
- You will develop critical, analytical, and professional skills.
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Admission requirements
Non-Dutch
If you have completed or will complete a study program outside of the Netherlands, then your previous education will be assessed on an individual basis to determine whether it is of sufficient level. For students with international previous education to be eligible for this program, you must meet the admission requirements; Academic, English language proficiency, and Mathematics.
In order to satisfy the academic requirements you need to have successfully completed previous education deemed comparable to a Dutch VWO Diploma.
Diploma-specific requirements
To see whether you are eligible for admission, please complete the Eligibility Check by following the button below. The Eligibility Check will give you an indication as to whether or not you are eligible for admission. However, please note that no rights can be derived from the results.
Once you apply to the study program your admissibility will be formally determined by the Admissions Office and by the faculty. If the level is considered to be sufficient, you are either directly admissible, or additional conditions may apply.
Mathematics requirements
You can only be admitted if you have a certain demonstrable level of Mathematics. If your level is not enough, you are required to pass a Mathematics test.
The tests that are accepted and the minimum passing scores are listed below. Please note: certificates of attendance or registration do not suffice.
- Mathematics A or B at CCVX, minimum passing grade: 6.0 out of 10.0
- Mathematics A or B at Boswell-Bèta (online), minimum passing grade: 5.5 out of 10.0
- Online Mathematics Placement Test (OMPT), OMPT-A with minimum passing grade: 55%
- Mathematics section of SAT, minimum passing grade: 600 out of 800
English language requirements
Your level of English needs to be sufficient in order for you to succeed in the program. You can satisfy the English language requirement if you have obtained a:
- Dutch VWO diploma;
- certificate of a full English-taught propaedeutic program obtained at a Dutch University of Applied Sciences;
- Bachelor's Degree from the Dutch University of Applied Sciences;
- Germany: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife, including Grundkurs of Leistungskurs Englisch in the Abitur;
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: either fully English-taught International Baccalaureate diploma or English A Language and Literature HL in case of a Bi-lingual diploma;
- European Baccalaureate diploma, in which the course English Language 2 or 1 was taken;
- Diploma equivalent to, or higher than, the Dutch VWO level by completing education at an institution in one of the member states of the EU/EEA, Australia, Canada (with the exception of Quebec), New Zealand, the United Kingdom, or the United States of America, where the language of instruction is English;
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Study program Bachelor's Economics and Business Economics year 1
Study year 1
During the first year, you will explore the content of the field of Economics and Business Economics. You will learn how the scientific field is related to the real world and you will get acquainted with research methods. At the end of the first year, you will conduct your own research project with fellow students. During this project, you will combine the theoretical knowledge of the first year with practical insights.
About this study curriculum
Within the Bachelor’s of Economics and Business Economics, each year is divided into two semesters. Each semester is then divided into two blocks, during which you will have lectures and seminars. At the end of each block, you will be expected to take exams to conclude the module. A certain number of study credits (ECTS) is contributed to each module. 1 ECTS equals a study load of 28 hours.
Compulsory courses
- Methods of Research and Intervention
- Introduction to Economics and Business (Economics and Business Economics)
- Academic Skills
- Statistics
- Macroeconomics
- Mathematics in Economics and Business Economics
- International Business Ethics
- Econometrics and Integration: Money, Banking and Financial Markets
- Accounting
- Microeconomics
Study program Bachelor's Economics and Business Economics year 2
Study year 2
After the first year of Economics and Business Economics, you can choose from five specialisations to continue your studies in the second and third year. These specialisations will be more in-depth than the first year. The specialisation in International Economics and Management is a dual degree program and will take four-and-a-half years to complete.
In comparison to the Dutch program Economie & Bedrijfseconomie, Economics and Business Economics offers two additional specialisations: International Economics & Business and the International Bachelor in Economics and Management. These specialisations are only available when choosing the English program. Note: for the International Bachelor in Economics and Management there are additional entry requirements.
Study program Bachelor's Economics and Business Economics: International Economics and Business year 2
When studying International Economics and Business, you will be trained to become an expert in policies of multinational companies. You will study the role of human behaviour, culture and ethics on the financial position of companies. The focus will be on global markets and internationally-operating companies.
An obligatory semester of studying abroad is part of the program: all students have to acquire international experience when studying this specialisation. The Nijmegen School of Management maintains a partner network with around 150 partner universities across the globe so that you can choose between a large offer of different countries and cultures.
Compulsory courses
- Corporate Finance
- International Economics
- Econometrics and Integration: Multinationals and Finance
- Economic Methodology
- International Financial Policy
- Economic Development
- Network Economics
- Econometrics and Integration: Multinationals and Economic Development
- Cross Cultural Management and Communication
- Comparative Economic and Business Systems
Study program Bachelor's Economics and Business Economics: Business Economics year 2
During the specialisation in Business Economics, you will be provided with the skills and knowledge that are needed to become an expert in corporate financial management. You will be trained in accounting and corporate finance. The specialisation can be related to the professional fields of accountant, controller and financial manager. After graduating, you will be able to instruct managers on how to invest and acquire money. This will not just be based on financial information: you will be trained how to identify relevant information that affects financial affairs. In addition, you will be trained in strategy and marketing. You will have to learn bits and pieces of these fields to be able to cooperate successfully with project managers and other professionals during your career.
Although a specialisation with the same name is being offered in the Bachelor’s program in Business Administration, some courses of that specialisation differ from this one.
Compulsory courses
- Corporate Finance
- International Economics
- History of Economics
- Economic Methodology
- Institutional Economics
- Econometrics
- Investment Management
- Project: Financial Instruments
- Multinational Finance
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
Study program Bachelor's Economics and Business Economics: Financial Economics year 2
Experts in trade, whether it be trade in goods, stocks or foreign currency, all studied financial economics. In this specialisation, you will study the functioning of financial markets as well as the financial products that are sold by banks and insurers to help companies stabilize the effects of financial markets on their financial situations. You will become familiar with risk management and you will be able to come up with returns on investments. In addition, you will study psychological factors in financial management, for example in the course 'Behavioural Finance', in which you will study the causes of financial results, and in 'Financial Regulation', in which you will study market failure and whether there is a need for regulation. After completing this specialisation, you will be able to advise governments and companies about financial products and you will be able to produce relevant financial information for decision making.
Compulsory courses
- Corporate Finance
- International Economics
- History of Economics
- Economic Methodology
- Institutional Economics
- Econometrics
- Investment Management
- Project: Financial Instruments
- Multinational Finance
- Elective courses
- Economic Policy and Public Finance
- Financial Accounting and Reporting
Study program Bachelor's Economics and Business Economics: International Economics and Policy year 2
As an expert in international economic developments, you will analyse consumption, employment, economic growth and what effect this has on companies so that companies and governments can respond adequately to the latest developments. You will study why one country's economy grows faster than that of another country and what the effects of large-scale economic events in one region are in other regions, such as the recent credit crisis. You will focus on European integration, international economic developments and the relation between development and poverty.
Compulsory courses
- Corporate Finance
- International Economics
- History of Economics
- Economic Methodology
- Institutional Economics
- Econometrics
- Economic Development
- Project: European Integration in a Globalising Economy
- Comparative Economic and Business Systems
- Economic Policy and Public Finance
Study program Bachelor's Economics and Business Economics year 3
Study year 3
In the third year, you will follow courses of your chosen specialisation along with other general courses about academic skills, like research methods, presenting and academic writing. During your third year, you have the opportunity to choose electives, go abroad or do an internship.
The third year will conclude with a bachelor’s thesis. You will write your thesis (an elaborate paper) about a relevant subject you like. You may want to write about a theme related to your desired specialisation.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
- Legal tuition fee - €2,530.00
- Institutional tuition fee EEA - €9,292.00*
- Institutional tuition fee non-EEA - €12,480.00*
* The institutional tuition fees are still subject to change.
Qualification
ECTS: 180
What will you learn?
During the first year, you will explore the field of economics. You learn how the scientific field is related to real-world cases and get acquainted with different research methods. From the second year on you will deepen your knowledge through your chosen specialization: international economics and policy, business economics, financial economics or international economics and business.
Continuing studies
After obtaining your Bachelor's degree you can enter the labor market. However, most students opt to continue on to a Master's degree. Obtaining a Master's degree gives you several advantages, including increasing your career opportunities. With a bachelor's degree in Economics and Business Economics at Radboud University you can progress to:
- Accounting and Control
- Corporate Finance and Control
- Economics, Behaviour, and Policy
- Financial Economics
- International Business
- International Economics and Development
- International Political Economy
Career paths
During your studies, you will learn to think critically and rigorously. You will develop an analytical perspective and be capable of analyzing, understanding, and predicting complex economic situations and choices. Most students will continue their studies for a Master's degree. Graduates quickly find employment. They end up for example at consulting firms, in banking, at insurance companies, and at governmental organizations.
Possible occupations
- International economic policy officer at the European Central Bank
- Business economist at an international non-profit or company
- Financial economic policy officer at a financial consultancy
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Radboud University Nijmegen
Radboud University is a student-focused research university located in the city of Nijmegen, and has been awarded the best general, traditional university in The Netherlands. Radboud University is home to seven faculties, and all faculties are centrally located on one...
Why study at Radboud University
- Top quality education with an internationally recognized diploma
- Diverse and inclusive university contributing to a healthy, free world with equal opportunities for all
- Voted best traditional university 8 times since 2012.
- One of only 2 universities in the Netherlands with a campus
- Free social Dutch courses offered to international students
- Living affordability & assistance with finding student housing options
- NSM offers innovative opportunities for disciplinary and multidisciplinary collaboration
- NSM’s students are taught the skills needed to become globally employable graduates
- Incredible student support through pre-arrival services, student advisors, student deans, trainers, psychologists, peer-to-peer mentor programmes, career services and many more.
- Great student lifestyle and social networks: for example through study associations, student organisations and sport clubs
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