Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
Study business economics in Groningen and discover how firms create financial value while balancing societal and sustainability concerns.
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBSc |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvoornamelijk English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code50950 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
How can corporations use financial derivatives to manage their currency risks? Do stocks of environmentally friendly firms provide a better risk-return tradeoff? How can a business assess its social and environmental impact using sustainability accounting? In the Business Economics profile, you engage with such questions to understand financial decision-making within organizations from an economic point of view.
In the Business Economics profile of our BSc Economics and Business Economics programme, you will focus on corporate investments, financing, security pricing, and accounting, while also paying attention to economics, marketing, human resource management, and logistics. Moreover, you will learn about business ethics and sustainability and get an insight into corporate responsibility and its impact on organizations at both local and global levels.
You will also work on many important employability skills: analytical skills, data skills, team skills, writing skills, and presentation skills. Every year you will work on a research project to answer societal relevant questions using real-life data.
We work closely with companies from various industries and regularly offer career and employability events or guest lectures by our alumni, business leaders, and economists. By engaging with the labour market, you see how research and theory are applied to the real world and you get insights that will help you prepare for your future career.
Do you want to learn more about the other two profiles in Economics or International Economics and Sustainable Development?
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- The Business Economics profile in Groningen provides a solid background in corporate finance, asset pricing and accounting with ample attention to other business and economic topics.
- Make use of many opportunities to work on the professional skills today's employers are looking for. You work on developing your data and analytical skills to a high level, along with your communication and presentation skills, while building strong connections with the business world.
- You will learn to use business economics concepts to engage with current societal challenges, such as corporate social responsibility and ethics in business, for example, in the course in 'Business Ethics, Sustainability and Law'.
- Explore the consequences of cross-border activities for risk management on the operations and financing of firms in the course “Intermediate Corporate Finance”.
- You will often work closely in small groups on projects that mirror work situations, gaining teamwork skills that matter. With a mix of international students and teachers, you will experience a global perspective that is essential for today's business economics world.
- Pursue your own learning by choosing from an exciting range of options and electives in your 3rd year – either at the faculty, the university, or abroad with one of our many international partners in Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada, China, the USA, to name a few.
- Engage in the active student community with members from many countries and diverse study backgrounds.
- The programme ensures high-quality education. It has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Studieprogramma
1e jaar
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Introduction to E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Mathematics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Microeconomics for E&BE: Consumers&Firms | 5 EC | ||||||||
Financial Accounting for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Macroeconomics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Statistics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Data Analysis for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Marketing for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Writing and Presenting for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Project for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Economics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
2e jaar In year two, you will launch into the Business Economics profile, where you learn how to value companies (for example in mergers and acquisitions) and how corporate social responsibility may create or destroy such company value. You will develop an Excel-based financial model to aid you in those tasks. You will learn how to use financial derivatives in managing companies' risks and study the management of banks in our economic system.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Matrix Analysis and Optimization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Monetary Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Trade Policy and Economic Integration | 5 EC | ||||||||
Management Accounting for BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Operations and Logistics Management | 5 EC | ||||||||
Econometrics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Human Resource Management for BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Capital Structure and Financial Planning | 5 EC | ||||||||
Business Ethics, Sustainability and Law | 5 EC | ||||||||
Economics of Banking | 5 EC | ||||||||
Empirical Research Paper for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
3e jaar In the third year, you choose a minor. Some students choose courses offered within our own degree programme (and follow more courses in finance and data skills) or follow a faculty minor (such as Data Analytics in Economics & Business or Entrepreneurship), while others take a minor from a different faculty of the University of Groningen (such as psychology, law or neuroscience) or one that involves studying abroad for a full semester – in Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada, China, the USA
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
Intermediate Asset Pricing | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc E&BE-BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Bachelor's Thesis E&BE-BE | 10 EC | ||||||||
Intermediate Corporate Finance | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc E&BE-BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 99% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
study abroad
In this programme, you have the option of studying abroad for one semester in Year 3 (30 EC). You can do this at one of our many international exchange partners in Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia, or Asia.
Check this overview of our partner universities around the world: https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/exchange/partners/
Check this overview of our partner universities around the world: https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/exchange/partners/
Check this overview of our partner universities around the world.
bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
You will be offered study advice after the first year of study. You can expect a positive result if you have earned more than 45 ECTS credit points (out of a total of 60 ECTS). If you have earned fewer than 45 ECTS and are issued a negative result, you will not be allowed to continue with your degree programme.
You will receive preliminary study advice in December to make sure that you know where you stand. Please contact your study advisor as soon as possible if you have any questions about the BSA system.N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
1 september 2025
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11800
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500
1 september 2026
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
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toelaatbare profielen
| VWO N&T | toelaatbaar |
|---|---|
| VWO N&G | toelaatbaar |
| VWO E&M | toelaatbaar |
| VWO C&M | aangevuld met Wiskunde A of wiskunde B. |
| hbo-p | It is also possible to enter the programme with an HBO propaedeutic certificate, on condition that you meet the required level of mathematics and the English language skills. For mathematics, you must at least have completed A or B (previously mathematics A12 or B1) at Dutch VWO level. For English, you must also have completed this at VWO level or obtained one of the English certificates: IELTS Academic overall score 6 (Speaking 6, Writing 5.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 20); C1 Advanced (with minimum score 169). |
| WO propedeuse | You can enroll, as long as you have finished VWO-degree with mathematics A or B. |
studie kosten
| bedrag | kostenpost |
|---|---|
| € 600.00 | studiematerialenper jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
| examination |
| registration fee |
De stad
studievereniging
EBF
The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/14 University of Groningen
Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
2/14 University of Groningen
Economics and Business Economics - Economic Development and Globalization
Economics and Business Economics - Economic Development and Globalization
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
3/14 University of Groningen
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
4/14 University of Groningen
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
5/14 Erasmus University Rotterdam
International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics
International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
6/14 Erasmus University Rotterdam
Dubbele bachelor en master in Economie en Recht
Dubbele bachelor en master in Economie en Recht
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
7/14 Erasmus University Rotterdam
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
8/14 Radboud University Nijmegen
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 166 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 60% Nederlandstalig 40% Engelstalig |
9/14 Radboud University Nijmegen
Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 166 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
10/14 Maastricht University
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 |
| € 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 614 eerstejaars |
| 35% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
11/14 Utrecht University
Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics
| € 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 242 eerstejaars |
| 30% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
12/14 Tilburg University
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
13/14 VU University Amsterdam
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 104 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
14/14 VU University Amsterdam
Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics
| € gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.
Na de studie
Most of our graduates continue their studies with a Master's degree. A Master's degree in Finance grants for example access to the world of corporate finance, financial markets, sustainable investing, and banking. Such a degree will make you very equipped to become a financial analyst at a bank, a treasury expert in a large corporation, or a financial consultant at an advisory firm.
If you choose the Research Master's degree programme you could move into academia and perhaps decide to go further and earn a PhD at a university in the Netherlands or abroad. As a graduate, your degree will be highly valued in the labour market.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| VU University Amsterdam | Accounting and Control | + motivatiebrief |
| Utrecht University | Banking and Finance | geen aanvullende eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Human Resource Management | + motivatiebrief |
| VU University Amsterdam | Management Consulting | + motivatiebrief |
| VU University Amsterdam | Strategy and Organization | + motivatiebrief |
| Utrecht University | Business Development and Entrepreneurship | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Business Information Management | + basiskennis |
| Hogeschool Arnhem Nijmegen | Circulaire Economie part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Wageningen University | Climate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | CPE Track Health Systems and Prevention research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | CPE Track Lifecourse Health Development research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Tilburg University | Data Science and Society | + aanv. eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Digital Business and Innovation | + motivatiebrief |
| University of Groningen | Economic Geography | geen aanvullende eisen |
| University of Groningen | Regional Competitiveness and Trade | + aanv. eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Economics | + motivatiebrief |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Economics | + aanv. eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Tinbergen Institute (Research) | + aanvullende vakeisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Educatie in de Mens- en Maatschappijwetenschappen educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Radboud University Nijmegen | Filosofie van de bedrijfswetenschappen | geen aanvullende eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Finance | + motivatiebrief |
| Tilburg University | Finance | + aanvullende vakeisen |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Finance & Investments | + basiskennis |
| VU University Amsterdam | Financial Management | + motivatiebrief |
| Utrecht University | Financial Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Global Business & Sustainability | + basiskennis |
| Eindhoven University of Technology | Innovation Management | + 30 EC pre-master |
| Wageningen University | International Development Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| University of Groningen | International Humanitarian Action (120 EC) | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Utrecht University | International Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Utrecht University | Law and Economics | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Utrecht University | Leraar VHO algemene economie full-time,part-time educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Leiden University | Leraar VHO in Algemene economie educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Leiden University | Leraar VHO in Bedrijfseconomie educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Algemene economie educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| University of Amsterdam | Lerarenopleiding Algemene economie part-time educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Management of Innovation | + basiskennis |
| Wageningen University | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| VU University Amsterdam | Marketing | + motivatiebrief |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Marketing Management | + basiskennis |
| Tilburg University | Marketing Management | + aanv. eisen |
| Master Design Driven Innovation part-time | + toelatingsgesprek | |
| Eindhoven University of Technology | Operations Management & Logistics | + 30 EC pre-master |
| Tilburg University | Organization and Management Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | People, Organisations & Change | + basiskennis |
| University of Groningen | Real Estate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Serious Gaming part-time | + toelatingsgesprek | |
| VU University Amsterdam | Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics | + motivatiebrief |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Strategic Entrepreneurship | + basiskennis |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Strategic Management | + basiskennis |
| Erasmus University Rotterdam | Supply Chain Management | + basiskennis |
Potentiële beroepen
financial consultant at a consultancy firm (e.g. deloitte)
financial manager at a corporation (e.g. asml)
financial or stock market analyst at a commercial bank (e.g. rabobank)
risk analyst at an insurance company (e.g. achmea)
trader at the energy trading desk of an energy firm (e.g. eneco)
Contact
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