Programs/Master/Economics, commerce, management and accounting
★ StudyPath verdict
7.5/10
Best for students seeking a research-oriented marketing master's in a vibrant student city. Trade-off: limited specializations compared to larger business schools.
Tuition · Intl
€22,200
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
418
DUO ↑20% ↗
Intl. %
?
no data yet
S:F ratio
25:1
institution-wide ↗
Min. English
6.5
IELTS required
Entry route
Bachelor
13 direct routes ↗
Satisfaction
4.1/5
NSE 2026 ↗
Employment
90%
field est. ↗
Median salary
€3,202
/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: 26 Jun 2026
About this program
How can marketing strategies boost sustainability, benefiting both consumers and brand reputation? How can big data be analyzed to track marketing success and understand customers better? In Groningen, you can choose between two different Marketing tracks: Study Marketing in Groningen and specialize in marketing and customer management, or marketing analytics and data science. * Marketing Management (MM): dive into branding, customer management, consumer psychology and strategic decision-making. Learn to create impactful connections in a rapidly changing world. * Marketing Analytics and Data Science (MADS): master advanced data analysis techniques to uncover consumer insights. Explore how consumers, firms, and society can benefit from data science, all while taking into account the ethical considerations of working with large amounts of data. During the programme, you can study abroad with a double degree master's programme at Fudan University in Shanghai, Münster University in Germany or Oslo Business School in Norway.
Institution’s own description (HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase)
English60 ECTSMaster of ScienceField area: EconomicsSector: Economie en BedrijfCode of Conduct (intl.)Full-timeMaster
About University of Groningen
Founded in 1614, the University of Groningen is the second oldest university in the Netherlands with over 33,000 students. Known for its vibrant student city atmosphere (1 in 4 residents is a student), excellent research output, and 4 Nobel Prize laureates including Ben Feringa (Chemistry 2016).
Living in Groningen
Student cost of living
Rent · room
€450/mo
Monthly total
€800–€1,400
Cost of living
Medium
Population
234k

Young, vibrant, and welcoming. Groningen has a laid-back northern Dutch charm combined with the energy of a true student city. The compact city center is easy to navigate by bike, and the local community is known for being friendly and open to international students.

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Specializations
Tracks from HOVI
Double Degree Master International Business and Finance (Shanghai)Specialisation
Are you interested in an international career in or involving China? Study in Shanghai after your FEB Master's programme in Groningen and gain first-hand knowledge and experience
Future Prosperity and SustainabilitySpecialisation
Digitalization and Artificial IntelligenceSpecialisation
Healthy SocietySpecialisation
Marketing Management (MM)Specialisation
Marketing Management concentrates on the strategies and methods that companies can use to meet the wishes and requirements of consumers in the relevant market segment(s). In the MM
Marketing Analytics and Data (MADS)Specialisation
Marketing Analytics and Data track is about understanding customers and generating customer insights based on advanced data engineering and analytics. In the MADS track, you will s
+1 more tracks
Source: HOVI via Studiekeuzedatabase
Curriculum
Course structure by year
?No curriculum data yet
Career outcomes
Graduate surveys · field-group level
Good job-market outlookfield: marketing, commerciele economie
Median starting salary (field)€3,202/mo gross
Employed ~1.5y after graduating90%
Months to a substantial job7
Working in their own field68%
Permanent contract50%
Satisfied with their job3.9/5
Top graduate occupations (field)
Specialisten op het gebied van reclame en marketing49%
Bedrijfs- en organisatieanalisten14%
Field-group estimates from national graduate surveys via Studiekeuzedatabase — not measured per programme
Progression & cohort
Official register statistics
Complete this degree88%
Women among first-years61%
Say workload is “just right”68%
Official register statistics (1cijferHO · 2025) via Studiekeuzedatabase
Student voices
National Student Survey (NSE) — first-party reviews coming
4.1/5overall satisfaction · NSE 2026 · 60 respondents
Content & set-up3.9
Teachers3.9
Atmosphere4
Involvement & contact3.8
Study guidance3.7
Testing & assessment3.7
Facilities4
Career preparation3.3
Teachers' English4.4
Would choose again4.1
Source: Nationale Studenten Enquête via Studiekeuzedatabase (Studiekeuze123/LCSK)
Application timeline
Application deadline
2026-05-01
Non-EU deadline
2026-05-01
Application deadline
2026-10-15
Non-EU deadline
2026-10-15
Application deadline
2027-05-01
Upcoming open days
Open day
27 Nov 2026
Open dayonline
7 Dec 2026
Open day
12 Mar 2027
Open dayonline
15 Mar 2027
Admissions
Minimum language scores · from StudyInNL
  • IELTS: 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT: 90
Internships
?No data yet
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