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

Human Decision Science

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Tuition · Intl
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intl not published · EU: €2,694 ↗
Duration
1 year
60 ECTS
Start
Sep 26
apply by Jun 26
Language
English
Accred.
NVAO
NVAO 2023
Admission
Open
no intake cap
Enrolled/yr
94
DUO ↓30% ↗
Intl. %
60%
of students ↗
S:F ratio
18:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
?
not specified
Entry route
Bachelor
622 bachelor routes ↗
Satisfaction
?
no data yet
Employment
92%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,457
/mo gross · field ↗
Alumni
?
no data yet
↗ Real values are sourced; tiles marked “?” aren’t collected yet · Enrolled/yr is live from DUOLast sync: 25 Jun 2026
About this program
Are you interested in human behaviour, psychology and empirical research? Do you love coming up with solutions to complex problems? And would you like to be the person people look to whenever a difficult decision has to be made? Then the master's programme in Human Decision Science is the perfect programme for you. It takes the clarity of economic and game-theoretic decision analysis, and combines it with the human factors of bounded rationality, biases and emotions from psychology. You'll study different facets of both fields, ranging from the neuropsychological basis of decision making to the mechanics behind decisions on a macro level. After completing the programme, you'll be able to work on complex decision-making problems and you'll be well equipped for a career in senior and executive positions.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Gedrag en MaatschappijCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
Teaching formats
Case studyComputer assignmentsField tripGroup assignmentGroup discussionIndividual assignmentLectureLiterature study
About Maastricht University
Founded in 1976, Maastricht University is known for its innovative Problem-Based Learning (PBL) approach and highly international character with 59% international students. Located in the charming southern city of Maastricht near Belgium and Germany, it excels in economics, law, and health sciences.
Living in Maastricht
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€470/mo
Monthly total
€750–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
122k

Cosmopolitan, Burgundian, and culturally rich. Maastricht feels distinctly different from other Dutch cities, with influences from Belgium, Germany, and France. The city is known for its excellent food, wine culture, and relaxed southern lifestyle.

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Specializations
Year 3 tracks
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Curriculum
Course structure by year
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Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: economie
Median starting salary (field)€3,457/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating92%
Months to a substantial job3
Working in their own field77%
Permanent contract67%
Satisfied with their job4/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Accountants22%
Professoren en andere onderwijsgevenden in het hoger onderwijs13%
Specialisten op het gebied van beleidsadministratie11%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten10%
Economen7%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree90%
Women among first-years61%
International students60%
Say workload is “just right”50%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
First-party reviews — not collected yet
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Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-06-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open dayonline
2 Nov 2026
Open day
20 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
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Internships
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