Overview

Understanding the choices that all these players make is essential in today’s globalising society, where consumer choices and business opportunities are multiplying by the hour.

You’ll not only learn the economic theory but will also develop the practical skills for analysing specific problems and the professional skills for presenting your solutions.

You’ll be well-qualified to advise businesses, consumers and even policy makers on economic issues. This opens up a wide range of career opportunities to you and will help you succeed at whichever path you choose.

Why this programme?

In the Economics and Business Economics programme from Maastricht University, you’ll analyse business problems using tools from both economics and business:

Economics: quantitative skills, economic modelling, information management, knowledge management, network economics
Business: strategy, finance, accounting, banking, managerial economics

Economics looks at broader problems that relate to individuals, governments, and national as well as international economies. It’s a science that examines how markets work, how businesses and consumers behave, and how legislative and regulatory changes impact businesses and consumers. Business Economics covers economic problems within companies and how to solve them. You’ll develop the skills to examine economic issues from all angles and to come up with appropriate solutions.

Career prospects

Sound theoretical and practical knowledge? Check. Critical thinking and communication skills? Check. International experience? Check. With this degree, you tick the boxes on just about every employer’s checklist.

Our graduates go on to work in:

multinational organisations, such as the EU and the OECD

major financial institutions, like national banks, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank

university research departments

the private sector, such as telecommunications companies

strategic, advisory or consultancy roles, e.g. in mergers and acquisitions

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Management of Organisations and Marketing
Quantitative Methods
Microeconomics
Accounting and Financial Reporting
Macroeconomics
Finance
International Economic Relations

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Economics Business Administration Finance View 60 other Bachelors in Business Administration in Netherlands

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Maastricht University and/or in Netherlands, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

Other requirements

General requirements

Prospective students with a Dutch diploma

You are admissible if you have one of the diplomas stated below:

VWO diploma ‘Natuur en Techniek’

VWO diploma ‘Natuur en Gezondheid’

VWO diploma ‘Economie en Maatschappij’

VWO diploma ‘Cultuur en Maatschappij’ + wisA or wisB

HBO propedeuse + mathematics level VWO wisA or wisB

OU propedeuse + mathematics level VWO wisA or wisB

Prospective students with a non-Dutch diploma

If you have a non-Dutch diploma that is equivalent to the Dutch VWO diploma you are, in principle, admissible to this programme.

Tuition Fee

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International

9800 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9800 EUR per year during 36 months.
EU/EEA

2530 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2530 EUR per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Maastricht

700 - 1170 EUR /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Economics and Business Economics.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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