Economics and Business Economics - International Economics and Sustainable Development
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
Study International Economics and Sustainable Development in Groningen and learn how global trade, financial systems, and sustainability shape societies and economies worldwide.
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBSc |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvoornamelijk English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code50950 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
How does globalization affect international trade, inequality, and sustainability? Are you curious about how the world's economy works and how you can make a real impact?
The International Economics and Sustainable Development profile is one of the few economic programmes in the Netherlands that gives you a full view of global economic and societal trends. In Groningen, you will:
The International Economics and Sustainable Development profile is one of the few economic programmes in the Netherlands that gives you a full view of global economic and societal trends. In Groningen, you will:
- learn how globalization and economic growth impact businesses and societies.
- dive into economic theory on international trade, technological innovation, and how global production impacts nature and emissions. Understand why some regions thrive while others stay behind.
- gain the necessary tools and skills to tackle real-world issues and develop an analytical mindset.
- set yourself up for a successful career in various fields, from business and government to research and NGOs.
- have opportunities to go abroad, do an internship and have direct entry to our Master’s programmes.
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- Study in one of the few economic programmes in the Netherlands offering a global view on today's economic trends.
- Develop in-demand skills 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.
- Benefit from our strong industry connections and network with top professionals through guest lectures.
- In your 3rd year, choose from a variety of courses and electives, with opportunities to study abroad at partner institutions across Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada, China, the USA, and more.
- The programme 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 | ||||||
Mathematics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Microeconomics for E&BE: Consumers&Firms | 5 EC | ||||||||
Introduction to E&BE | 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 | ||||||||
International Economics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Writing and Presenting for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Finance & Investments for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Project for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Dutch Economy for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
2e jaar
| 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 | ||||||||
Technological Change & Innovation | 5 EC | ||||||||
Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Corporate Finance for E&BE | 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 | ||||||||
3e jaar
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc EB&E-IE&SD | 5 EC | ||||||||
Bachelor's Thesis E&BE-ED&G | 10 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc EB&E-IE&SD | 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
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 2026
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
wettelijk tarief : € 2695 (€1348 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 12200
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 14000
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 - Economic Development and Globalization
Economics and Business Economics - Economic Development and Globalization
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
2/14 University of Groningen
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
3/14 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 |
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
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
With an MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development 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.
After your Master, you can 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.
With a Research Master's degree, you can move into academia. You might even decide to go further and earn a PhD at a university in the Netherlands or abroad.
Job examples
After your Master, you can 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.
With a Research Master's degree, you can move into academia. You might even decide to go further and earn a PhD at a university in the Netherlands or abroad.
Job examples
- Trade expert at the United Nations
- Sustainability consultant at a consultancy firm
- Global strategy and policy advisor at an international policy institute
- (Development) Economist at a commercial bank or at a ministry
- Academic or policy researcher at a central bank or university
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 |
Contact
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