Economic Geography: Regional Competitiveness and Trade
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaMSc |
| typeregulier, 60 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur12 maanden voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60657 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
The track in Regional Competitiveness and Trade prepares you for a career in regional economic strategies and research in regional science.
The track, which is part of the Master in Economic Geography and organized in cooperation with the Faculty of Economics and Business, focusses on regional and global competitiveness related to trade and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Trade and FDI importantly govern the interconnectivity between countries and regions and their subsequent economic development. The ongoing fragmentation of value-chains - an iPad is manufactured all over the globe - leads to increasing trade between countries and a growing global presence of multinational firms.
How do global linkages between regions and countries influence their competitiveness? You will learn the latest theoretical (New Economic Geography) and methodological (Spatial Econometrics) approaches to address the issues of interconnectivity between regions through trade and FDI.
Our graduates are specialists in regional economic development with a keen eye for the role of policy. They are well versed in the latest theoretical and empirical Economic models of regional growth.
If you are interested in following a two-year programme in Economic Geography in two different countries (the Netherlands and Germany), then our Double Degree Master International Programme in Economic Geography is the master programme for you!
If you are looking for a two-year programme and are interested in doing research, you can also integrate the master in Economic Geography with our two-year Research Master in Spatial Sciences.
Master Open Day
Interested in learning more? The next Master Open Day is on Thursday 21 March. Sign up for the presentation via the Master's Week webpage (sign up opens on 1 March).
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- Groningen is the 3rd Regional Science Center in the world
- Interdisciplinary approach due to the cooperation between the Faculties of Spatial Sciences and Economics
- Positive and open study atmosphere
- In the Netherlands, Groningen offers the only fully independent Master's programme in Economic Geography
Studieprogramma
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Economic Geography: Theory and Practice | 5 EC | ||||||||
Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Regional Development | 5 EC | ||||||||
Sustainable Economic Development (FEB) | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis Economic Geography | 20 EC | ||||||||
Global Transformations Local Impacts | 5 EC | ||||||||
Spatial and Network Interactions | 5 EC | ||||||||
Regional Labour Market Dynamics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Economic Geography (FEB) | 5 EC | ||||||||
Transport Geography | 5 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
study guidance
There are small groups, so you have a lot of contact with other students and lecturers.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2024
wettelijk tarief : € 2530 (€1265 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 19900
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 20800
aanmelding deadline : 15 augustus 2025
collegegeld nog niet bekend
toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
- Direct access with a bachelor diploma in Human Geography & Planning; Urban and Regional Planning, and Spatial Planning and Design. Bachelor diploma's in Sociology, Business Administration, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Micro-Economics are sometimes admissible as well.
- Do you have another previous education? Then the assessment whether you have direct access will take place on individual basis. If you do not have direct access it will be assessed if you are admissible after a pre-master programme. Please contact Sierdjan Koster (sierdjan.koster@rug.nl) about this.
Students with an international diploma see the international tab.
taaltoets
English on VWO level or one of the following equivalents:
- IELTS overall band 6.5, no less than 6.0 on each section
- TOEFL internet based:
- Overall: 90
- Reading: 18
- Listening: 18
- Speaking: 20
- Writing: 21
- Cambridge English: Cambridge certificate C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (formerly known as CAE/CPE)
- European Baccalaureate, English level L1 or L2
- Please note that TOEFL MyBest Scores are not considered in the Admissions procedure
A prospective student can always apply for an exemption from the English language test. The student needs to explain, and if required show proof of, why an exemption would be justified. It is up to the Admission Board to decide whether an exemption will be granted or not.
De stad
studievereniging
Ibn Battuta
Ibn Battuta is the Faculty Association of Spatial SciencesBecoming a member of Ibn Battuta means you can join the social drinks, foreign trips, lectures and all other activities organized by the Association. At these events you come into contact with students from all years, which is a great way to make friends that can last a lifetime! Ibn Battuta also organizes informative and career-focused activities. Our informative activities, such as lectures, In-Housedays and the Career Day will help you to orient on your future.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
Regional Competitiveness and Trade
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Economic Geography
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
Sustainable Rural Futures
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
DDM International Programme in Economic Geography
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
- A fair share of the graduates is employed by governmental organizations at all geographical levels (cities and municipalities, regional, national and international governmental organizations). This includes organizations such as the EU, the city of Amsterdam or The Dutch Ministry of Environment and Infrastructure.
- Another large share of the graduates is active on the commercial market, mostly in consultancies in economic development. This includes companies such as Twijnstra Gudde, Antea.
- A smaller share of the graduates enters research, teaching and entrepreneurship.
- According to Elsevier (2015), job opportunities of geographers are above average with a relatively large job stability.
To see where our Economic Geography alumni end up, view this infographic
Throughout the year we offer support for practical career preparation and employability skills. Workshops are given about leadership, job interviews and how to present yourself. More information about the FSS Career Services.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Utrecht University | Leraar VHO aardrijkskunde full-time,part-time educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Utrecht University | Leraar VHO algemene economie full-time,part-time educational | + 30 EC pre-master |
Potentiële beroepen
Contact
Saskia Enuma, Reinier Schoep, Nienke HarteveldStudy Advisors Faculty of Spatial Sciences