Research Master in Economics

Overview

After completing the Research Master in Economics at Tilburg University  most students continue with PhD research in economics. RM graduates who performed well in their course work and have a strong research proposal supported by one or two supervisors will be admitted to CentER's three-year PhD program. The RM and PhD program together form an integrated graduate program in Economics. 

The two-year Research Master in Economics consists of the doctoral course work and research training in economics. It thoroughly prepares you for doing PhD thesis research during the three-year PhD phase.

The first year of the Research Master’s program in Economics is fully devoted to a rigorous training in the core of economics. It equips you with a sound basis in economic and econometric theory and methods.

The second year is evenly split between specialized course work in the field(s) of your choice and a first major research paper, the Research Master’s thesis. It allows you to explore the many research groups at CentER, to fully develop your research interests, and match up with one or more advisors that share your interest. 

Career prospects Research Master in Economics

The Research Master's program in Economics is fully dedicated to preparing students for PhD thesis research at CentER. To this end, we limit the inflow to a small number of excellent students with a sincere interest in pursuing a PhD.

• However, graduates that do not continue with a PhD project, may also start a professional career, typically at government organizations (National Departments, Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis, regional organizations) and in the consultancy or financial sector.
• After completing the PhD, many students participate in CentER's academic job placement procedure and find jobs at universities, research institutes, and government institutions around the world, as well as at private companies.
• In the PhD phase, most accepted PhD students become university employees earning a gross salary over more than Euro 85000 over three years and are granted pension rights.