Master’s programme

International Economics and Business (MSc)• Integrate business economics with economics

• Tailor the programme to your ambitions and interests

• Be part of a small programme in an international learning environment

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Our intensive one-year MSc International Economics and Business combines teaching in business and general economics with a broad multidiscipli-nary focus taught via three distinctive study tracks: International Management, International Financial Economics and Globalisation and Development.

As a graduate, you will be well-prepared for a range of di erent careers in multi-national firms, international banks, start-ups, government, research institutes, and consultancy firms. You will actively participate in major research projects, conduct your own research, present your results, and write short essays and a major thesis.

A real-world perspectiveU.S.E. wants its research and educational programmes to be relevant to a better society. In order to educate students to become responsible citizens, the curricula of the Master’s programmes have been set up with an open mind for the world around us. Since human behaviour is not always rational and the markets are not always in equilibrium. Institutions are important for under-standing economic dynamics and so are the dimensions of time and space. Therefore the U.S.E. Master’s

programmes are characterised by a multidisciplinary approach, that distinguishes them from Master’s programmes at other universities. U.S.E. takes a real-world perspective.

Expertise The MSc International Economics and Business is taught by an internationally acclaimed team of academics. The programme is coordinated by Prof. Clemens Kool, a specialist in the field of international financial markets and banking. Other members of the teaching and research team include Prof. Wolter Hassink, Dr. Peter-Jan Engelen, Dr. Gerrit Faber, Prof. Erik Stam, Dr. Mark Sanders, Prof. Hans Schenk and Dr. Marc Schramm.

Top-quality facilitiesU.S.E. is located in the attractive grounds of the International Campus. The campus is approximately ten minutes by bicycle from Utrecht’s beautiful historic city centre and is very close to Utrecht Science Park, our main campus. You will have access to a wide range of high-quality facilities such as Wi-Fi, cross-campus library access, and online access to academic books, journals, and databases.

Economics today is a global issue. Companies are international, markets overlap, and a decision taken by a company, a govern-ment, or even an individual in one country can cause financial shockwaves around the world. Do you think you have what it takes to be one of the future’s key decision-makers? Do you want to work in management, finance, development or as an inter-national entrepreneur? The Master’s programme International Economics and Business at Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is the perfect place to start your career.

International Economics and Business (MSc)

In the MSc programme International Economics and Business in Utrecht you will:

Integrate business economics with economics.The programme adopts an integrated approach to the teaching of economics and business. Important corporate issues like merger and acquisition strategies, entrepreneurship, location choice, and financial management are addressed within the context of broader economic issues faced by businesses such as increasing globalisation, financial and economic integration, migration, demographics and ageing, and government policy.

Take on an international perspective.The diversity of the faculty, student body, and programme content makes for a truly international programme and ensures that the programme remains connected to developments in the real world.

Tailor the programme to your ambitions and interests.The programme combines a solid foun-dation in business economics, general economics, and related social sciences with gaining more specialised knowledge in an area of your choice. The programme o ers you the choice of one of three study tracks, ensuring that your own inter-ests and career ambitions are reflected in your programme of study.

Be part of a small, exclusive programme.The high sta -to-student ratio in tutorials encourages close interaction between you, your peers, and your professors and lecturers. Guest lectures from experts in the field, company visits, and the option to combine your thesis with an internship all provide you with interesting and challenging opportunities to prepare for your future career.

Track 1International Management

1. Empirical economics 2. International Business Strategy

1. Financial Architecture of the fi rm 2. Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Choose two out of four:

1. Sustainable entrepreneurship 2. Mergers, Acquisitions and Restructuring 3. Multinational Firms 4. International Banking

Master’s thesis

Track 2International Financial Economics

Master’s thesis

Choose two out of three:

1. International Banking 2. Financial Regulation 3. Multinational Firms

1. Financial Management 2. Risk Management in the Financial Industry

1. Empirical economics 2. International Finance and Growth

Track 3Globalisation and development

Master’s thesis

1. Empirical economics 2. International Finance and Growth

1. Urban Development 2. Institutions, Growth and Development

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“Great curriculum, approachable professors, and internationally oriented” “U.S.E. is a great place to study and I am very happy I made the decision to join the one-year Master's programme here. Other than the very nice aca-demic and social atmosphere, U.S.E. has a great curriculum, approachable professors, and is also internationally oriented. The programme o  ered

me the chance to gain a more in-depth theoretical knowledge of fi nancial topics, while at the same time achieve some practical experience in the fi eld. The various company visits and the hands-on projects will surely give a boost to my career. In addition, the opportunity to write my thesis at the Dutch Central Bank was the perfect way to end my studies at U.S.E. and spring forward into my new position as a Financial Analyst at Oracle Netherlands.”

Adelina Popescu (Romania) MSc Graduate International Economics and Business

“Good preparation for career in academics or business”“This Master’s programme gives you the opportunity to delve into di  erent aspects of international economics. It provides you with an overview of the most im-portant topics in the fi eld, from an economics and a business perspective. The programme provided me with knowledge

of the most important subjects, an international focus, and a solid set of skills, all of which are in high demand by em-ployers. The explicit focus on business ensures that you can quickly make the change from academics to a professional (business) career. Currently, I am a Corporate Management Trainee at Rabobank, where I can put to use the skills I have learned in the programme.”

Elena Saputo (The Netherlands)MSc Graduate International Economics and Business

Choose two out of three:

1. Multinational Firms 2. Empirics of Globalisation 3. Energy and Environmental Economics

Utrecht University School of EconomicsDo you want to know more about the MSc in International Economics and Business? Please find more information on www.uu.nl/programmes/ mastersineconomics

Questions If you have questions about the programme, admissions or application, please contact the Programme Director Prof. Clemens Kool via our Graduate School:

T +31 30 253 42 83E graduateschool.use@uu.nl

Programme name International Economics and Business

Degree Master of Science (MSc) in International Economics and Business

Offered by Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance

Accreditation Accredited by the NVAO

CROHO code60648

Language of instruction English

Type of education Full-time

Duration 1 year (60 ECTS)

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Utrecht University in the rankings As a student at Utrecht University (UU), you will be studying at one of the world’s top universities. The Shanghai Ranking places UU as the top university in the Netherlands, 16th in Europe, and 57th in the world. The Times Higher Education World University Ranking places the university at number 79.

AdmissionWe welcome applications to the MSc programme in International Economics and Business from graduates with a BSc in either Economics or in Economics and Business Economics.

For further details on how to apply, please go to the website of U.S.E.: www.uu.nl/programmes/ mastersineconomics.

Application deadline • If you wish to apply for a scholarship, you have to apply for your Master’s programme before 1 December.• International students requiring a visa and/or residence permit and/or housing: 1 April. • International students who do not require a visa and/or residence permit, and housing: 1 June. Please note: you are responsible for finding your own housing. • Students who obtained their Bachelor’s in the Netherlands: 1 June.

Tuition fee Statutory tuition fee: €1,906 (2014-2015)Institutional tuition fee: €15,150 (2014-2015)

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