Economic and Financial Research Maastricht University

Overview

The courses in this programme are coordinated and taught by the best research academics within the school. During your curriculum you have to opportunity to work with them throughout your coursework, but also during your research internship. Furthermore, our cooperation with top universities worldwide will allow you to follow guest lectures by international experts, putting you at the forefront of the latest academic research. 

Why this programme? 

The Research Master programme in Economic and Financial Research programme from Maastricht University is a high-level programme designed for bachelor graduates who wish to further challenge themselves. A limited number of students attend the Research Master in Economic and Financial Research which makes participating a unique experience. Because of the small group size, you have intense contact with your fellow students and tutors. 

Our best researchers and (inter-)national experts are involved in the coordination and education of the courses. Moreover, during your studies you have the opportunity to further tailor-make your study experience by following courses related to your personal specialty (within the university or elsewhere).

Career prospects

Graduates who decided to not pursue a PhD, often continue their professional career in large international organisations, research agencies, consulting, and governmental institutions. Our graduates have found positions such as:

• Quantitative Analyst, Neuberger Berman

• Consultant, Bain & Company

• Modeling Analyst, ABN-AMRO

• Quantitative Research Analyst, ING Investment Management

• Consultant Financial Risk Management, Capgemini Consulting

• Demand Chain Planner, DSM Engineering Plastics

• PhD candidate, Maastricht University and other universities worldwide