MSc Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (EME)

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Questions of interest

• What will Dutch and European inflation levels be in 2018?

• In order to decrease unemployment, does it help to lower minimum wage?

• In negotiations, what is a ‘wise’ strategy?

• How to finance infrastructure projects?

Econometrics and Mathematical Economics

Quantitative analysis of economic problems using statistical (data) analysis using mathematical modelling

Focus on underlying concepts to be prepared for the

unforeseen techniques and issues in demand of employers

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Broad career opportunities…

• Risk Manager (Aegon, AXA, ING,…..) • Consultant (Capgemini, Deloitte, Quitiq,…..)• (Big) data analyst (Greenhouse, Building Blocks,

…)• Management Trainee (ORMIT)

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… as a result of fundamental training

The Tilburg University EME program focusses on

• sustainable training (techniques and applications)

• lectures by top researchers

• ‘guaranteed’ job opportunities

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Job Opportunities

Elsevier (June 2015):• 73% young graduates prefers permanent job.

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Job Opportunities

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Elsevier (June 2015) about first job young graduates:

See also: http://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2015/02/10/je-hebt-de-verkeerde-studie-gekozen-tenzij-je-al-econometrist-bent

Further examples of questions/techniques

How do consumers choose products? Binary and multinomial choice models, and more

What are job-opportunities for women, elderly, young? Structural and reduced form modelling

What is the pension system of the future? Rational and ‘irrational’ behavior

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and ...

How to invest capital under uncertainty? Financial and real option theories

How will people respond to tax-rule changes? Strategic responses versus evidence-based

How to analyze big data? Statistical principles and concrete techniques

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Entry moments

• Two entry moments: September and February

• Entry in September• Fall semester: 5 courses• Spring semester: 2 courses + Master’s thesis

• Entry in February• Spring semester: 5 courses• Fall semester: 2 courses + Master’s thesis

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Structure of EME program

• One-year program: 60 ECTS

• Seven courses (6 ECTS each) + thesis (18 ECTS)

• Choose at least four out of six core courses, and choose up to three electives

• Premaster, if needed: custom-made

• Master thesis: typically on the basis of an internship.

Core courses (choose 4 out of 7, 24 ECTS)

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• Fall semester:

• Empirical Finance (Unit 1)

• Microeconometrics

• Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions

• Spring semester:

• Data Science Methods (Unit 3)

• Time Series and their Applications (Unit 3)

• Dynamic Real Investment

• Games and Cooperative Behavior

Example Programs

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• To help you compose your program a number of example programs have been developed.

• For each example program we indicate for whom this program is interesting and what first typical job(s) to expect.

• Example programs will be available for:

• Economics

• Marketing

• Finance

• Mathematical Economics

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Master’s thesis (18 ECTS)

• Highly appreciated part of program• One-on-one supervision• Written on a subject of choice (to be approved)• Possibility to combine with internship

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Entry requirements

Bachelor’s program Econometrics & OR

Other background with sufficient mathematics and statistics

Individual deficiency program (tailor-made pre-master’s of maximally 30 ECTS)

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Pre-master would focus on necessary techniques

• Mathematics:• Mathematical Analysis• Linear Algebra• Differentiation and Integration Theory

• Statistics:• Probability and Statistics• Statistics for Econometrics• Econometrics

Netspar Track: Pension, Aging and Retirement

• Specialization in four TiSEM MSc Programs:

• Finance• Economics• Econometrics and Mathematical Economics• Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science

• An example program will be available

NetsparNetwork for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement, since 2005

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Improvement on financing options for old age in NL and EU

Developmentof knowledge. Annually > M€ 1 for project grants.Longterm and short, hot topic projects in interaction with the industry and government

Leveragefor innovation; sector-relevant analysis and policy briefs

Triple HelixScience, Pension and insurance sector and government

Network for intrinsically motivated partners

In chargepartners determine the research agenda and prioritize projects

Sharingknowledge by events, papers, and master and executive education, internships

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Netspar offers:• Monthly activities program, including company visits• Internship program with Netspar’s partners• Access to Netspar Network, events and activities• Netspar Thesis Awards• Netspar certificate with your Master diploma• Good job opportunities

What Netspar offers you

Post-graduation examples

Research and Development (R&D)

Auctioning (telecom, petrol stations)

Life cycle decisions (savings, portfolio choice, employment, health)

Dynamic investment in capital (computers)

Big data sets (savings, pensions)

Role of Rotterdam and Schiphol for the Dutch economy

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and …

Macroeconomic developments (unemployment, GDP, retirement)

Regulation and deregulation of markets (cartel forming, monopoly, privatization)

Provision of public goods and public utilities (health care, water, public transportation)

Labor market (minimum wage, migration, women participation, pensions)

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Student Career Center & TiSEM Career Services

Your career starts now!

We can help you with:Study/Master choices, Career orientation,Career & Application skills

We offer:• Walk-in consultation for CV & letter of application• Workshops (for example Talent management, LinkedIn)• Individual support• Career Mentor Program & Career Portal

More information:tilburguniversity.edu/studentcareercenter

Visit us now: On the Master’s Fair from 19.00h to 21.00h in the Academia Building

Program Coordinator

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• Program information• Planning• Electives• Study skills• Special

circumstances• Study results• Extracurricular

activities

Linda van der Tuijn

econometricsprograms-tisem@uvt.nl

You can meet the program coordinator at the information market in the Academia building from 19.00 – 20.30 hrs.

For all students:• Enroll via Studielink

Non TiSEM students who want to enroll in a (Pre-)

Master also need to:

• Submit an application for admission

For more information go to:www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/masters-programmes/admissionprocedure/feb/

Admission & Application

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Questions?Academic Director

Anja De Waegenaere +316 8325 5784

a.m.b.dewaegenaere@tilburguniversity.edu

orBertrand Melenberg +316 2343 7221b.melenberg@tilburguniversity.edu

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