Overview
During the Economics - Development Economics programme of the University of Amsterdam you learn how to formulate your balanced and critical views on matters of developmental policy. Also you unravel complex interdependencies on the basis of empirical evidence. In this track the Amsterdam School of Economics joins with the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam; stimulating different views and discussion.
This track applies a microeconomic approach to the international economy. The track International Economics and Globalisation is its more macro-focused counterpart.
Why choose the Development Economics track?- Beside the 3 general courses of the MSc Economics in your curriculum, you will have 3 courses with focus on a microeconomic approach to the international economy.
- This track is a joint cooperation of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam and the University of Amsterdam. Therefore, you will be lectured by professors from both universities, which stimulates different views and discussions.
- After graduation, you have an excellent job prospect at for example NGOs and (inter)national governments.
Career:
Our 1-year MSc Economics offers you excellent career prospects. Economic researcher or expert is currently one of the highest valued professions on the labour market.
Our MSc Economics graduates can be found in positions as researchers and experts in:
- international organisations (IMF, World Bank, OECD, ECB);
- ministries, government agencies (min. of finance and economic affairs, economic forecasting agencies, competition authorities);
- employer and employee organisations, consumer organisations, environmental organisations;
- (central) banks;
- multinational corporations.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Macroeconomics
- Microeconomics and Game Theory
- Applied Econometrics
- Microeconomics for Development
- Policy Evaluation: Development and Public Policy
- Human Development
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Credits
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Campus Location
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
Disciplines
Economics Finance International Development View 101 other Masters in Economics in NetherlandsWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are looking for students who have shown academic potential to keep up with the high level and workload of the programme
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- You need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Economics or have taken economics as a major subject
- You must have proven knowledge of the following topics at an intermediate level: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics/quantitative research methods
- Additionally, you are expected to have a solid background in mathematics and statistics
- English language proficiency
- GRE or GMAT scores
- Motivation letter
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
19860 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19860 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
2601 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 2601 EUR per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Amsterdam
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Funding
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