Business Economics M.Sc. at University of Amsterdam | Mastersportal
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Tuition fee
24050 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Tuition fee
24050 EUR / year
2695 EUR / year
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Duration
12 months
Duration
12 months
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Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Campus location
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The 1-year academic Master’s programme in Business Economics from University of Amsterdam teaches you to conduct research in business economics subjects. Choose from our top-level tracks: Managerial Economics,  Strategy or Neuroeconomics and Sustainability.

Overview

The MSc in Business Economics from University of Amsterdam gives you the opportunity to specialise in your field of interest, by choosing one of our challenging tracks. Both tracks are a combination of general courses and track-specific courses.

  • Managerial Economics and Strategy

Unravel the secrets of successful organisations. Learn how to make analytically motivated organisational decisions to improve economic performance. The track Managerial Economics and Strategy provides deep insights into the drivers of corporate performance.

  • Neuroeconomics

In the track Neuroeconomics you gain insight into recent scientific advances in the field of neuroeconomics and identify current societal challenges that can benefit from them. Receive interdisciplinary training in brain and cognitive sciences and economics. All with a strong focus on behavioural economics and neuroeconomics.

  • Sustainability
This is a new track for 2023 intake

Careers

What can you expect to achieve with your MSc in Business Economics and a specialisation in one of our tracks? Job prospects are excellent. Also your Master’s will introduce you to an extensive and international network of professionals that include many UvA alumni.

As a graduate, you will have become a valuable commodity for many private and public organisations: a university-trained expert in economics. ASE graduates are highly regarded for their independent minds as well as their strong interpersonal and transversal skills. Graduates can be found in a wide variety of organisations, including multinationals, financial institutions, consultancies, governmental agencies and NGOs and non-profit organisations.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Applied Econometrics
  • Games and Strategy
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Experimental Economics
  • Research Seminar
+ Track specific courses

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
TOEFL® IBT
92
IELTS
6.5

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Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Amsterdam, Netherlands

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Academic requirements

GRE admission requirements GRE®
155 (quantitative)
GMAT admission requirements GMAT
620
640 (recommended)

We do not require a specific minimum GPA for this programme, but we will compare and assess the performance on all selection criteria to make an informed decision regarding placement into the programme. 

English requirements

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92
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you want to apply for the track Managerial Economics and Strategy of this Master’s programme, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business Economics or Economics.

Track Managerial Economics and Strategy 

You must have proven knowledge in all the following topics at an intermediate level:

  • Microeconomics
  • Econometrics or quantitative research methods
  • Mathematics and statistics

*Your coursework in microeconomics must cover market structure (industrial organisation) and game theory.

Track NeuroeconomicsApplicants with no coursework in microeconomics or industrial organisation but with a strong quantitative background may apply to the track Neuroeconomics if they have proven knowledge in at least one of the following topics:

  • Affective neuroscience
    • Behavioural economics
    • Cognitive neuroscience
    • Game theory
    • Introductory psychology

    Tuition Fees

    Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
    • International

      Non-residents
      24050 EUR / year
      24050 EUR / year
    • EU/EEA

      EU/EEA Nationals
      2695 EUR / year
      2695 EUR / year

    Living costs

    Amsterdam

    Netherlands
    1000 - 1500 EUR / month

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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    Provided by university
    Grant
    5000 EUR
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Amsterdam Merit Scholarship (AMS) for Master Students

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    University of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Provided by university
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Amsterdam Economics and Business Talent Fund
    Need-based

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    University of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Provided by university
    Grant
    25900 EUR
    Deadline
    15 Jan 2027
    Mr. Julia Henriëtte Jaarsma-Adolfs Fund Scholarship

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    University of Amsterdam
    Amsterdam, Netherlands
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    07 Oct 2026
    Fulbright U.S. Student Program

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    Grant
    33600 EUR
    Deadline
    01 Jul 2026
    Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2026
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    Grant
    4000 USD
    Deadline
    20 Dec 2026
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    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    Various benefits
    Deadline
    29 May 2026
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    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2026
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    1500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Sep 2026
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    3000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Jun 2026
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    5000 EUR
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    1550 EUR
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2026
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    5000 EUR
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    15 May 2026
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    1000 USD
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    06 Jul 2026
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    5000 USD
    Deadline
    28 Aug 2026
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    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2026
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    25000 USD
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    30 Apr 2026
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    3000 USD
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    Various benefits
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    31 Oct 2026
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    1000 USD
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