Econometrics & Operations Research: VU University Amsterdam

Course Description

The Master's programme in Econometrics and Operations Research is an academic programme focusing on the development and application of quantitative methods for analysing economic issues in a broad sense. The components of the Master's programme correspond closely with the department's research interests, which means that many of the latest scientific developments in areas like financial econometrics, logistics and game theory find their way directly into the teaching programme.

The master's programme takes one year.

At the beginning of the programme, students can make a choice for a specialization. However, it is not mandatory to specialize; it is possible to combine courses from either specialization to allow students to pursue their own interests. In that case, no specialization will be mentioned on the degree.

The two areas of specialization are:

• Econometrics and Mathematical Economics: this stream focuses on econometric methods and techniques within finance and economics.
• Operations Research and Business Econometrics: this stream is geared towards optimizing operational business processes.

Career prospects

Holding a Master’s degree in Econometrics and Operations Research will give you excellent prospects for employment. You will be able to choose from career opportunities that are both exciting and varied. Econometricians find employment in the national policy research departments at planning agencies and government ministries, at financial institutions such as banks and insurance companies and at business consultancy firms. Operations Researchers can be found in a range of industries, such as logistics, innovative software development, transport and distribution, manufacturing and consultancy.