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Overview
With your one-year Master in Business Economics (60 ECTS credits), you:
- learn to analyse business economic issues in a methodologically rigorous and effective way,
- develop an ethical reflection on the position of the manager in society,
- and focus on your areas of interest by choosing a major and minor in Accounting, Data Science, Digital Organisation, Finance, Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing or Strategy and Organisation.
This year, the Master in Business Economics was ranked 90th in the Financial Times Master in Management ranking and obtained sixth place in terms of 'value for money'.
Double degree
The Master in Business Economics also offers a unique double degree programme, together with Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management (ULB). This gives you the opportunity to study at two top schools in Belgium and obtain two Master's degrees in two years' time.
Career prospects
Ample job opportunities are available in the consultancy, audit and assurance, banking and insurance sectors, as well as in industrial and commercial corporations.
Over 85% of graduates found a job within 6 months after graduation. This high rate is also reflected in our University's 166th rank in the Times Higher Global University Employability Ranking 2021.
Our Business Economics graduates work in 49 countries all over the world. Some became consultants, business developers, auditors, managers... for organisations like the European Commission, PwC, Deloitte, DHL and The National Bank. Others became researchers at top universities or founded their own company.Accreditation
The AACSB and EFMD-programme accreditations illlustrate our high quality teaching and research and offer our students a range of international opportunities in all continents.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Strategic Management
- Ethical and Sustainable Business
- Research Methods in Business Economics
- International Consulting Project
- Master’s thesis
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , EEA/EU
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More details
Applications start as of December 1st
Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Credits
60 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Business Administration Management Studies View 29 other Masters in Management Studies in BelgiumAcademic requirements
GRE® 157 (verbal)
157 (quantitative)
GMAT 600
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 80
Other requirements
General requirements
If you have obtained a diploma outside of Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg, you should submit an application for screening through Mobility Online.
You will need to provide the following information:
- Academic degree: you must hold an academic bachelor degree (at least 180 ECTS). If you are in your final bachelor year, you are also encouraged to apply.
- Academic background: The admission board will evaluate whether you have a good working knowledge and understanding of Research methodology, Mathematics, Macro- and Micro-economics, Financial and Management Accounting, Corporate Finance, Marketing and Management. In some cases, a preparatory programme may be required.
- Academic results
GMAT or GRE
Unless exempted, your application should include:
- an overall GMAT score of 600 or higher, or
- a GRE with a minimum score of 157 on quantitative and verbal reasoning.
If you have obtained your (business) economics degree at one of the following institutions, you are exempted from submitting a GMAT /GRE:
- A Belgian university;
- A university ranked in the global top 400 in the most recent edition of THE or QS World Ranking;
- One of FBE's exchange partners;
- A university with an AACSB, EFMD or EQUIS accreditation
Tuition Fee
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International
5800 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5800 EUR for the full programme during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
961 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 961 EUR for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Antwerpen
787 - 1230 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
As a master student in the programme of Business Economics, you can apply for a 'Tuition fee scholarship' which will reduce the tuition fee for 2020-2021 to 3100 euro for 60 credits (400 euro + 45 euro/credit).
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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