Econometrics: University of Amsterdam

Course Description

The Master of Science in Econometrics is a multidisciplinary one-year programme that provides a balanced and rigorous training in quantitative analysis of problems in economics and finance. The programme consists of advanced courses in both mathematical economics and econometrics.

Mathematical economics deals with mathematical modelling of such market phenomena as price adjustment processes. Econometrics deals with statistical modelling, estimation and testing of  economic models using economic and financial time series data.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Master‘s degree programme in Econometrics have a diverse range of excellent job prospects. Many graduates find employment in economic policy research departments (such as central planning bureaus or governmental institutions), in the financial sector (pension funds, investment banks, insurance companies), with multinationals, in the computer industry or as consultants. In addition, the Master in Econometrics is the ideal stepping stone to a PhD programme.

Entry requirements

Academic Bachelor degree

Applicants are expected to hold a Bachelor‘s or Master‘s degree in Econometrics, or to have taken econometrics as a major subject.

Students with a Bachelor of Science degree from the UvA in Econometrics will automatically be admitted. Students with a similar degree from another university are eligible to apply for admission.

English language proficiency

• Minimum score TOEFL test: 95 (232 computer-based/580 paper-based test, reporting number 0398)
• Minimum score IELTS-test: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score
• Minimum score Cambridge International Examinations: A (FCE), A/B (CAE), B (CPE)