Economics of Markets, Organisations and Policy: Erasmus University Rotterdam

Introduction

The Master’s specialisationin Economics of Markets, Organisations and Policy is ideal for students who wish to prepare themselves for prominent positions in government, research organisations or business enterprises.

The academic field is broadly divided into two main branches: microeconomics, which deals with individual agents, and macroeconomics, which considers the economy as a whole. Modern microeconomics plays an important role in the analysis of the firm (strategic decisions and management). Macroeconomics is particularly important for policy analyses.

Career prospects

Whatever their ultimate destinations may be, students acquire essential skills for a wide variety of jobs, an excellent foundation in economics and an opportunity to meet professors and fellow students in a challenging intellectual environment.

This Master’s specialisation prepares students for careers in business, government, banking and consulting. Many become professional economists. This could be in Ministries, competition authorities, consultancy firms, law firms or in other business enterprises.

Admission requirments

The application and admission procedure differs for Dutch university students, HBO students and international students. Please click on this link and then choose to which group you belong and you will be directed to the correct application and admission procedure.