Economics

Radboud Universiteit

						
							Our Master's in Economics is a study which could be called 'Economics Plus': the 'standard' economics package is expanded with relevant knowledge from related disciplines.

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locatieNijmegen
diplomaMSc 
typeregulier, 60 EC
start1 september
taalvolledig English
opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd
accreditatiesNVAO
croho-code66401
numerus fixusnee
honoursnee

						The Master's programme in Economics is a one-year programme (60 EC). It comprises of state-of-the-art programmes that will make you familiar with recent academic and practical developments in Economics.

We offer seven Master's specialisations in Economics. When choosing a specialisation it's important to realise that each specialisation may lead to very different future prospects. Each with its own unique challenges and charm. Do you want to immerse yourself in the nitty-gritty of a company's finances? Or would you prefer to understand financial markets and perhaps be the one that discovers how they can be tamed? Or are you more interested in the economies of developing countries that offer great challenges but also surprising potential?

The academic rigour is guaranteed by a dense, well-structured programme, and the knowledge base of our professors. All professors in the Master's programme publish in international journals, are involved in academic and societal debates, and present their research results at scientific conferences all over the world. It is our ambition to present you with state-of-the-art knowledge, embedded in a research-based teaching programme.

Waarom aan de Radboud University Nijmegen?

Radboud University challenges you to look at Economics differently and to discover that within all specialisations this field is much more than money, markets and regulations. Economists also examine consumers', businesses' and governmental financial behaviour and decision-making. Because their reasoning is not always rational, it's important to have a clear understanding of thought processes.

We include aspects of sociology and psychology in our programme, and we look at our field from a cultural, legal and even philosophical perspective. Having an eye for all these facets will give you a much better basis to tackle the complex economic issues in today's fast-changing globalising world than when you just focus on numbers and methods. Simply put, Radboud University's Master's programme in Economics will put you ahead of the game.

Studieprogramma

opbouw
1e jaar

opbouwYou choose a specialisation within the programme that determines the courses in the first semester. In the second semester, you will graduate in this specialisation by doing research and writing your Master's thesis about a topic of your choice.


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specialisatie Accounting and control

The specialisation Accounting and Control provides you with the knowledge, attitudes and skills to become a professional in the domains of auditing, accountancy, controlling and financial management.

The programme Accounting & Control addresses topics of practical relevance in contemporary organisations as these are embedded in the developments of scientific disciplines . The programme provides students with 'state of the art'- knowledge in the (sub)disciplines accounting information systems, management accounting and control, financial accounting and governance, auditing, organisational learning, strategy management and corporate finance. This specialisation offers students a variety of research methodologies and methods, ranging from rationalists to constructionists and interpretive methodologies and from quantitative to qualitative methods.

As a graduate in Accounting & Control you will be working as a professional for large and medium-sized companies, consultancy firms, government and other not-for-profit organizations in the area of financial and management accounting and control.

The Master's in Accounting & Control is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Economics.

specialisatie Financial Economics

The programme provides 'state of the art'- knowledge in modern financial economics, including asset pricing, risk management, international finance and monetary policy, and financial regulation.

This programme provides you with 'state of the art'- knowledge in modern financial economics, including asset pricing, risk management, international finance and financial regulation. The focus is less on theoretical modelling and more on the application of these concepts in the real world. The programme includes recent developments in behavioral finance and courses on institutional effects and cultural biases. This unique focus equips students not only with traditional approaches in finance, but also with a sound understanding of human behaviour in financial markets.

Graduates are well equipped for careers in banking or investment, consulting in financial or finance-related sectors and in multinational firms where (inter)national financial markets play an important role, or for careers in central banks, finance ministries or supra-national institutions, such as the IMF or World Bank.

specialisatie International Economics and Development

International Economics & Development offers students the opportunity to study curriculum in International Economics with a strong emphasis on the low and middle income countries of the Global South.

The programme offers a unique combination of International Economics and Development Economics, in which state-of-the-art theoretical understanding of the roots of (under)development, poverty and inequality is combined with a rigorous empirical approach, facilitated by one of the world's largest databases for developing countries. Besides international economics courses focusing on the role of international financial markets, institutions and culture, this track offers students in-depth theoretical and empirical knowledge of current issues in the development field.

The analytical attitude, strong empirical skills and broad theoretical knowledge obtained in this programme prepares you well for a career in international organizations (Worldbank, UN), national governments, development-oriented consultancy firms, NGO's, and research (PhD) positions at universities and research institutes.

The Master's in International Economics and Development is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Economics.

specialisatie Corporate Finance and Control

The specialisation in Corporate Finance and Control aims to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skill set to become successful financial managers in multinational corporations.

In a continuously globalizing world economy, multinational companies play an increasingly important role. The Master's program Corporate Finance and Control provides students with 'state of the art' scientific and practical knowledge, focusing on all important aspects that deal with the financial management of multinational firms. Topics include international financial accounting and reporting, corporate finance, firm valuation, mergers and acquisitions, and risk management in an international environment. Students deal with practical business cases as well as the latest academic developments in the field.

Successful graduates are expected to find jobs as corporate financial managers, financial controllers, consultants in financial accounting and corporate finance, financial analysts, investment managers, or as general managers with a background in corporate finance and accounting.

The Master's in Corporate Finance and Control is a specialisation of the Master's programme in Economics.

specialisatie Economics, Behaviour and Policy

How to make smarter, more effective economic policy? Looking at psychology and sociology in economic theory and policy design will bridge the gap between theory and practice.

Make smarter, more effective economic policy. In this specialisation, you learn to analyse and design behaviour-proof economic policy for governments and public or private organisations.* This specialisation deals with a broad spectrum of policy issues, ranging from innovation policy, voter and consumer behaviour, to issues such as policy for gender equality or happiness.* This specialisation develops skills needed for data-driven and behaviour-proof economic policy, embedded strongly both in theory and practice. You will learn the methods and tools needed to design and evaluate policies that will make a difference to people’s lives.* You will gain a strong background in both mainstream and heterodox (i.e. non-mainstream) economic theories, augmented by behavioural insights. In this way, your perspective on economic policy, and how to make it more effective, will be expanded by knowledge from disciplines that include psychology, public choice and sociology.* This specialisation combines learning with research: your lecturers are researchers who incorporate the latest findings into their teaching. As a student, using behavioural insights, you will carry out research, analyse, design and debate economic policy.The Master's in Economics, Behaviour & Policy is a specialization of the Master's programme in Economics.

specialisatie International Political Economy

Many global issues require you to combine economics and political science. In this Master's specialisation you will integrate both perspectives and get a grip on international policy.

You will learn to go beyond the surface of daily news and to disentangle deeper global structures of economic growth and the distribution of wealth and power that underlie today's governance problems. We challenge you to not only understand and explain 'the world', but to view and assess it from the perspectives of different stakeholders, while understanding the social and economic structures and institutions enabling or hindering them in pursuing their objectives.

The programme consists of seven courses in the field of international political economy and a Master's thesis in which you will specialise further either in Economics or Political Science.

After graduation, you'll have the skills and knowledge for job positions at international firms, political parties, national ministries, market authorities, banks, the European Parliament and the European Commission.

You can apply for this specialisation in Economics or in Political Science. Depending on this, you will graduate with a MSc in either Political Science or in Economics. The diploma supplement accompanying your degree certificate will state that you have followed the International Political Economy specialisation.

specialisatie International Business

The specialisation International Business (IB) combines both economics and business studies, focusing specifically on their relevance for firms that operate in an international environment.

In this specialisation, you can opt for a Master's in Business Administration or a Master's in Economics. The difference lies in the focus of the studies:

International Business: Business Administration. In this specialisation, you will be offered a strategic perspective on ways of gaining a competitive advantage in the global marketplace that aim to create both economic and social value. This suggests adopting a balanced outlook on relations with market and nonmarket stakeholders for a sustainable performance, seeking responsiveness and global efficiencies in marketing efforts, and innovating in emerging and developing markets.

International Business: Economics. In this specialisation you are taught to answer questions such as: What are the consequences of the rise of emerging economies, such as China and India, for the structures and strategies of multinationals? How does the success of a cross border merger or acquisition depend on differences in institutions and cultures between host and parent countries? And what are the effects of trade agreements on the (location) strategies of multinationals?

Onderwijs

taal van onderwijs	100% en
avondonderwijs	n.v.t.
afstandsonderwijs	n.v.t.

onderwijsvormen

case study, computer exercise, computer modeling, design project, excursion, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, integration module, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, practicum, project, self evaluation, self study, tutorial, working group

Toelating en kosten

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vooropleiding
In order to get admission to this Master's programme you will need a completed academic Bachelor's degree in Economics or a related discipline.

taaltoets
Unless the requirements at http://www.ru.nl/opleidingen/master/economics/admission/) are met, a language test is required:
A TOEFL score of ≥90, with subscores not lower than 18;
A IELTS score of ≥6.5, with subscores not lower than 6.0;
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) or Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) with a mark of C or higher.

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Only for students with a foreign Bachelor's degree.

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