BSc Economics and Business Economics

During the three-year BSc Economics and Business Economics (E&BE), you will study a wide range of topics like banking, finance, fiscal and monetary policy issues, economic development and sustainability, economic theory, and strategic behaviour between firms on markets. You will learn how business experts and policymakers attempt to stimulate both corporate and general economic activity. This programme will give you the theoretical tools and analytical skills needed to address complex issues.

IELTS Academic overall score 6 (Speaking 6, Writing 5.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 80 (Speaking 20, Writing 20); Cambridge B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 169, Speaking 169, Writing 162).

• ETS is offering the TOEFL tests as an online option to take from home worldwide. Please check their website for more information.
• Mathematics should have been passed as a standard/methods level subject in your secondary school education. Please note that the level of mathematics will need to be assessed by the Admissions Board.
  

You need to complete 180 credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://www.rug.nl/bachelors/economics-and-business-economics/#!programme

Business Economics focuses on decision-making within an organization from an economic point of view.
In Economics, you learn to develop models with which to obtain an understanding of economic phenomena.
Economic Development and Globalization focuses on international economic development and globalization and its impact on firms’ strategies and government policies.

You can join one of the following careers:

• Economist
• Economic Analyst
• Business Analyst