Research Master in Economics and Business
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaMSc |
| typeonderzoek, 120 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvolledig English |
| opleidingsduur2 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code60315 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
We are proud to announce that the programme has been named an 'excellent programme' in the latest Keuzegids Masters.
Are you interested in solving complex societal challenges, like climate change, public health, and poverty? Do you want to learn from the best researchers and interact with ambitious fellow students? Are you interested in a research career inside or outside academia? Are you highly motivated to initiate and perform innovative research? Then this is the programme for you.
In the research master's programme in Economics and Business, we offer talented and motivated students a tailor-made study programme. This programme gives you a solid foundation in economics and business, and you get the opportunity to specialize in the area that meets your personal interests.
The motto of the programme is “learning research by doing research”. The core courses give you thorough training in all aspects of academic research (30EC), including philosophy of science, research methodology, and academic writing. For the largest part, you can choose from a variety of dedicated research master's courses in economics and business that meet your interest (60EC). Courses are generally small-scale and offer close interaction with lecturers, enabling the development of important analytical skills. In addition, there are opportunities to participate in courses and workshops offered by other schools in Groningen, the Netherlands, and abroad. The master thesis (30 EC) allows you to further develop your research ideas under the supervision of experienced researchers.
To guide you in your course selection we provide support and have developed example programmes in a variety of specializations, for example, Leadership, Health management, Development economics, Energy economics, and Operations management.
Do you want to contribute to solving important societal challenges of today?
Waarom aan de University of Groningen?
- The programme consistently achieves outstanding results year after year, being chosen 'Top-rated programme' and 'Best Research Master' in Economics and Business in the Netherlands by the Higher Education Guide Masters in 2023 and 2024, as well as in many years prior.
- Our research master offers a tailored learning experience, empowering students to craft their unique academic path. The flexibility to design your own programme is highly appreciated by our students.
- What's unique in our small-scale programme is that you learn by doing. This way you develop critical research skills, that prepare you for your academic and professional pursuits.
- Completing this programme enhances your prospects of securing a PhD position at the Faculty of Economics and Business.
- You are individually supervised by high-quality researchers and in the programme we focus on research skills training, as well as deepening and broadening knowledge.
- You will be part of the lively and tight community of students and researchers called 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
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Philosophy of Science and Research Meth. | 5 EC | ||||||||
Electives ReMa | 35 EC | ||||||||
Learning and Practising Research | 10 EC | ||||||||
Electives ReMa-Research Methods | 10 EC | ||||||||
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Electives ReMa | 25 EC | ||||||||
Academic Writing for ReMa | 5 EC | ||||||||
Master's Thesis RM E&B | 30 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, practicum, project, self study, tutorial, working groupstudy guidance
The coordinator of the Research Master acts as a dedicated study advisor. He will give you plenty of advice about your curriculum, keep a close eye on the progress of your research projects, and coach you on the road from a Research Master degree to a PhD, or to any other future career you may aspire to.study abroad
Study abroad is not offered unless students decide to take a summer school abroad.Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 20500
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 21400
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
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toelatingseisen
vooropleiding
Admission to the Research Master (RM) programme is selective, based on a thorough assessment of study results, personal competences and motivation. In principle, students with a BSc degree in Economics or Business are eligible for the RM programme.
Furthermore, students with a Bachelor degree in a related field, like psychology or sociology, may be admitted to some profiles of the programme. The Admission Board of the RM (appointed by the Examination Board) decides on admission. The Admission Board consists of the Director of Graduate Studies and the directors of the research programmes.
For a complete overview of all the documents you need to upload, please visit https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc and the application checklist on https://www.rug.nl/feb/application-checklist.
If you want to know more about the programme, please contact:
- Rina Koning: http://www.rug.nl/staff/a.c.koning/
(For general information on the application procedure and requirements)
- Anna Minasyan: https://www.rug.nl/staff/a.minasyan/
(coordinator Research Master)
cijfergemiddelde
Excellent knowledge of the relevant fields and methods. In principle, students must have completed their Bachelor's or Master's degrees with an average grade of 8 (on a 10 point scale) and with a grade for their Bachelor research work (i.e. thesis) of at least 8.
resumee
A strong motivation and talent for scientific research as exemplified by the motivation letter, course papers, thesis, and the activities listed in the curriculum vitae.
inbegrepen in collegegeld
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De stad
studievereniging
MORE
MORE is an acronym for Masters Of REsearch. As the name suggests, it is the study association for all Research Master students of the Faculty of Economics and Business.Its primary purpose of existence is to counterbalance the stressful Research Master program. It does so by hosting social events for all Research Master students within the faculty, thus keeping students from all profiles in touch with each other.
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.
Na de studie
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
As a graduate of the Research Master in Economics and Business, you are ideally placed to become a PhD student or to obtain a research position in a public or private organization like banks, consultancy firms, and ministries. So far, graduates from this programme have obtained PhD positions at, amongst others, the Universities of Antwerp (Belgium), Bocconi (Milan, Italy), Rotterdam, Sydney (Australia), and of course Groningen. Outside of Academia, our students have found positions at large multinationals, consultancies and auditing, policy institutes, and financial institutions such as European/Dutch Central Bank, SEO Economic Analysis, Randstad Groep Nederland, Accenture, PwC etc.
As a graduate, your degree will be highly valued in the labour market. The Faculty of Economics and Business is internationally accredited and belongs to the 1% of business schools around the world accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
The Faculty of Economics and Business offers a range of facilities to help you prepare for the job market through, for example, a future job talk, a job assessment workshop, and a mock job interview.
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