Economics and Business Economics - International Economics and Sustainable Development
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBSc |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvoornamelijk English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code50950 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
Why are some countries rich and others poor? How does globalization affect sustainability, inequality, and climate change? What is the relationship between international trade and economic development?
The International Economics and Sustainable Development profile in Groningen is one of the few economic programmes in the Netherlands that offers a comprehensive and global perspective on current economic and societal trends. When you choose this specialization, you will study the impact of economic development and globalization on firms, individuals, and our society, and the government’s role in that process. We teach you about the necessary tools and skills to make an impact, and while doing so, you will develop an analytical mindset to work on societally relevant issues.
With the increasing integration of the world economy through international trade and capital flows, it is important and highly relevant to consider the contemporary challenges we are facing. In this profile, you will learn about technological change and innovation, the socio-economic determinants of international trade and development in various regions of the world, as well as how production in a global context impacts nature and emissions. You will gain insight into the theories and policies to understand why some regions of the world have managed to develop successfully, while other regions are struggling. Finally, we devote attention to corporate sustainability and teach you how to deal with moral issues in a business setting.
Join us in working closely with diverse companies and benefit from lectures by renowned guests such as Klaas Knot, the president of the Dutch Central Bank, or other government, business, and academic experts. Discover how to apply research and theory to the real world – and where to direct your own qualities and ambitions when you start your career.
Continuing with the MSc in International Economics and Sustainable Development will ensure that you are well-prepared for a range of career opportunities in various fields, both nationally and internationally. Businesses across a wide range of industries, governments, research institutions, and NGOs are eager to hire international economists who have the knowledge and skills to help them navigate the challenges of today’s world.
Do you want to learn more about the other two profiles in Economics or Business Economics?
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- Study in one of the few economic programmes in the Netherlands that offers a truly global perspective on current economic trends.
- There is ample room to develop skills that are highly valued in the labor market, such as analytical, data, team, and communication skills.
- Take part in a variety of courses that focus on important societal challenges of today, for example, on how global production impacts nature and emissions in the course “Sustainability and Globalization”, or how culture, geography, and technologies affect the economic performance of nations in the course “Growth, Institutions, and Business”.
- Learn how and why firms choose to innovate, and how government and research organizations can affect these decisions in the course “Technological Change and Innovation”.
- The programme staff has strong relationships with international research, consultancy institutes and policy centers. Moreover, we have good connections with potential future employers and invite governmental officials, experts from the policy institutes, and renowned researchers for guest lectures. This gives you the opportunity to network and engage with professionals in this field.
- Pursue your own learning path 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.
- The programme ensures high-quality education. It has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Studieprogramma
| 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 | ||||||||
Writing and Presenting for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Data Analysis for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Marketing 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 | ||||||||
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Matrix Analysis and Optimization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Monetary Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Trade Policy and Economic Integration | 5 EC | ||||||||
Global Development Studies | 5 EC | ||||||||
Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Technological Change & Innovation | 5 EC | ||||||||
Capital Structure and Financial Planning | 5 EC | ||||||||
Econometrics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Growth, Institutions and Business | 5 EC | ||||||||
Business Ethics, Sustainability and Law | 5 EC | ||||||||
Economics of Banking | 5 EC | ||||||||
Empirical Research Paper for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
Growth and Development Economics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc EB&E-ED&G | 5 EC | ||||||||
Bachelor's Thesis E&BE-ED&G | 10 EC | ||||||||
Sustainability and Globalization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc EB&E-ED&G | 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/.
bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11800
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend
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
Economics and Business Economics - Economic Development and Globalization
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Dubbele bachelor en master in Economie en Recht
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 166 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 60% Nederlandstalig 40% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 166 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 |
| € 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 614 eerstejaars |
| 35% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics
| € 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 242 eerstejaars |
| 30% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 104 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics
| € gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
Na de studie
A Master's degree in International Economics and Sustainable Development develops you into a broadly-oriented economist with a strong international profile. You are ready for an international career at multinational firms, in financial institutions, consultancy, and public organizations. Jobs such as market analyst, trade expert, global strategy, and policy advisor will suit you well.
Graduates of this MSc programme will be able to take up positions in internationally oriented firms (such as banks and multinationals), international organizations (such as World Bank, IMF, European Union, UN, and OECD), and internationally oriented departments of government agencies and policy advisors. Alternatively, if you would like to further develop yourself in the direction of academic research, you could choose the Research Master's degree programme. This degree will allow you to move into academia and perhaps decide to go further and earn a PhD at a university in the Netherlands or abroad.
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 |
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