Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
Master

Economics and Business

★ StudyPath verdict
7.8/10
Best for students seeking versatile economics and business training with quantitative focus and global perspective. Trade-off: broad curriculum offers less depth in specialized tracks like advanced finance or AI analytics.
Tuition · Intl
€21,000
EU: €2,694/year · click ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by May 26
Language
English
IELTS 6.5+
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
3,028
DUO ↑94% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
34:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
2 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
3.9/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
98%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,613
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUO · Satisfaction/outcomes are live from StudiekeuzedatabaseLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
If you seek to link economic theory with practice through the involvement of industry and governments, then the MSc in Economics and Business is the programme for you. What do you learn and what do you need? An analytical mind, creativity and an interest in the world around you are important to be successful in this programme. We offer you a combination of academic rigour and practical applicability. Depending on which specialisation you choose, we will train you to conduct sound analyses and convert them into policy recommendations and strategies. In addition, you will learn how to assess strategic issues within companies. There is a wealth of options to choose from. Our programme consists of ten specialisations in Economics, Business Economics, and Applied Economics: * Behavioural Economics * Data Science and Marketing Analytics * Economics of Sustainability * Financial Economics * Health Economics * International Economics * Marketing * Policy Economics * Strategy Economics * Urban, Port and Transport Economics Our academic staff contribute regularly to major academic journals about their research findings, but we have close ties with the business world as well. This combination ensures you will have access to the latest economic insights and techniques.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About Erasmus University Rotterdam
Erasmus University Rotterdam, named after the famous Dutch humanist, is a leading research university founded in 1913. Home to Rotterdam School of Management (RSM), one of Europe's top business schools, and strong medicine program. Located in modern, architecturally innovative Rotterdam.
Living in Rotterdam
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€580/mo
Monthly total
€850–€1,600
Cost of living
Medium
Population
651k

Modern, innovative, and business-oriented. Rotterdam is less touristy than Amsterdam, offering a more authentic Dutch experience. The city is known for its contemporary architecture and entrepreneurial spirit.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Behavioural EconomicsSpecialisation
Our Behavioural Economics programme brings you the skills to optimise strategies and policies by including the framing and context that affect people's choices. Contrary to assumpt
Data Science and Marketing AnalyticsSpecialisation
By combining computer science and statistical expertise, this programme offers a unique mix of profound knowledge of data science methodology with a clear view of the application o
Economics of SustainabilitySpecialisation
Focus on sustainable development and how economic systems and policies can support Sustainable Development Goals. This programme introduces students to what sustainable development
Health EconomicsSpecialisation
This programme takes an economic and quantitative approach to health care. It includes insights into what makes this sector so different and the economic evaluation of health care
Policy EconomicsSpecialisation
The Policy Economics programme at Erasmus School of Economics is unique in the Netherlands. It is explicitly designed to educate future policy makers. The curriculum prepares you f
Strategy EconomicsSpecialisation
This programme is predominantly built on the idea that entrepreneurship and innovation are what make people, firms and industries successful. In this programme, you will focus on p
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: bedrijfseconomie
Median starting salary (field)€3,613/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating98%
Months to a substantial job4
Working in their own field73%
Permanent contract63%
Satisfied with their job3.8/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten18%
Accountants13%
Financieel analisten10%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie8%
Wiskundigen, actuarissen en statistici6%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree76%
Women among first-years34%
Say workload is “just right”64%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
3.9/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 383 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.6
Facilities4.1
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.3
Would choose again3.9
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2027-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
21 Nov 2026
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS overall band: 6.5
  • TOEFL computer based: 232
  • TOEFL internet based: 90
Scholarships
Erasmus Trustfonds and TSH Changemaker Scholarshiptuition, housing, €600/month, and mentorship for eligible underrepresented master's students
FUNED10% tuition-fee discount plus loan/scholarship/financial support for eligible students
Internships
?No data yet
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