Economics and Business Economics - Economics
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Deze opleiding
Study economics in Groningen and explore how inequality, the role of the state, and other big societal issues can be affected by economics – and how you can impact them for the better.
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| locatieGroningen |
| diplomaBSc |
| typeregulier, 180 EC |
| start1 september |
| taalvoornamelijk English |
| opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
| accreditatiesNVAO |
| croho-code50950 |
| numerus fixusnee |
| honoursnee |
How do periods of higher interest rates affect the economy? And, how can monetary and fiscal policy be used to combat inflation? Can we predict whether a proposed government programme is likely to improve the welfare of its citizens and future generations? Can taxes and subsidies stimulate firms to care for the environment?
In the Economics profile of the BSc Economics and Business Economics in Groningen, you analyze big societal problems equipped with rigorous analytical tools from economics. The courses taught focus not only on macroeconomic and microeconomic theory and policy but also on the current and historical debates on topics such as inequality and limits to growth.
You will get insights into a wide range of topics like banking, fiscal and monetary policy, economic development, political economy, economic theory, decisions made by consumers on labour and other markets, and strategic behaviour between firms on markets. By studying economic problems with real-life data, you will gain the necessary knowledge to analyze complex economic issues, interpret data, and make informed decisions. As such, along with solid communication and presentation skills, you will develop valuable analytical and data skills.
The focus is on both theoretical and practical knowledge which prepares you for your professional life. Our programme is designed to shape students into future economists with a solid and strong analytical foundation. An economist who can understand historical trends and interpret today’s policies and economic data is able to make predictions about the future.
Do you want to learn more about the other profiles in Business Economics or International Economics and Sustainable Development?
Waarom aan de RUG?
- The Economics profile in Groningen develops you into a future economist with a solid and strong analytical foundation. You will be equipped to use economics to engage with current societal challenges, such as inequality, pollution, poverty, and climate impact – and to help solve them.
- During the programme, there are many opportunities to work on professional skills that are highly valued in the job market, such as analytical, data, team, and communication skills.
- In the course “History of Economic Thought” you analyze big societal problems via the lenses of philosophy, politics, economics, and history. Issues covered are for example inequality and limits to growth.
- In the course “Intermediate Microeconomics" you answer questions such as: do higher gasoline prices shift auto-purchases towards more fuel-efficient vehicles, and are tax incentives for charitable giving efficient?
- The program has good connections with potential future employers and invites governmental officials, experts from the policy institutes, and renowned researchers for guest lectures. This gives you the opportunity to network and engage with professionals in this field.
- Pursue your own learning path by choosing from an exciting range of options and electives in your 3rd year – either at the faculty, the university, or abroad with one of our many international partners in Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada, China, the USA, to name a few.
- The programme ensures high-quality education. It has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
Studieprogramma
1e jaar
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Introduction to E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Mathematics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Microeconomics for E&BE: Consumers&Firms | 5 EC | ||||||||
Financial Accounting for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Macroeconomics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Statistics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Writing and Presenting for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Data Analysis for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Marketing for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Asset Pricing and Capital Budgeting | 5 EC | ||||||||
Research Project for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
International Economics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
2e jaar In year two, you will launch into the Economics profile, discuss monetary and fiscal policies, the impact of government debt, the economics of banking, and the main determinants of economic growth. You will learn how to use game theory to analyze strategic interactions between firms, which contemporary macroeconomic challenges faced by European economies, and what are the main advantages and disadvantages of the increasing economic integration in the EU.
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Matrix Analysis and Optimization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Monetary Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Trade Policy and Economic Integration | 5 EC | ||||||||
Intermediate Mathematics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | 5 EC | ||||||||
Public Finance | 5 EC | ||||||||
Capital Structure and Financial Planning | 5 EC | ||||||||
Econometrics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Growth, Institutions and Business | 5 EC | ||||||||
Economics of Banking | 5 EC | ||||||||
Empirical Research Paper for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
History of Economic Thought | 5 EC | ||||||||
3e jaar In the third year, you choose a minor. Some students choose courses offered within our own degree programme (with more courses on economic topics) or follow a faculty minor (such as Data Analytics in Economics & Business or Entrepreneurship), while others take a minor from a different faculty of the University of Groningen (such as psychology, law or neuroscience) or one that involves studying abroad for a full semester – in Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada, China, the USA or elsewhere i
| periode | |||||||||
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
Intermediate Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc E&BE-Economics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Bachelor's Thesis E&BE-Economics | 10 EC | ||||||||
Elective BSc E&BE-Economics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Intermediate Microeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
Onderwijs
| taal van onderwijs | 99% en |
|---|---|
| avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
| afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
study abroad
In this programme, you have the option of studying abroad for one semester in Year 3 (30 EC). You can do this at one of our many international exchange partners in Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia, or Asia.Check this overview of our partner universities around the world: https://www.rug.nl/feb/education/exchange/partners/.
bindend studieadvies
- minimaal 45 EC in de eerste 12 maanden
You will be offered study advice after the first year of study. You can expect a positive result if you have earned more than 45 ECTS credit points (out of a total of 60 ECTS). If you have earned fewer than 45 ECTS and are issued a negative result, you will not be allowed to continue with your degree programme.
You will receive preliminary study advice in December to make sure that you know where you stand. Please contact your study advisor as soon as possible if you have any questions about the BSA system.N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
1 september 2025
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11800
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500
1 september 2026
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
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toelaatbare profielen
| VWO N&T | toelaatbaar |
|---|---|
| VWO N&G | toelaatbaar |
| VWO E&M | toelaatbaar |
| VWO C&M | aangevuld met Wiskunde A of wiskunde B. |
| hbo-p | It is also possible to enter the programme with an HBO propaedeutic certificate, on condition that you meet the required level of mathematics and the English language skills. For mathematics, you must at least have completed A or B (previously mathematics A12 or B1) at Dutch VWO level. For English, you must also have completed this at VWO level or obtained one of the English certificates: IELTS Academic overall score 6 (Speaking 6, Writing 5.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 20); C1 Advanced (with minimum score 169). |
| WO propedeuse | You can enroll, as long as you have finished VWO-degree with mathematics A or B. |
studie kosten
| bedrag | kostenpost |
|---|---|
| € 600.00 | studiematerialenper jaar |
inbegrepen in collegegeld
| examination |
| registration fee |
De stad
studievereniging
EBF
The Economics and Business Faculty association (EBF) is the faculty association for all students studying at the faculty of Economics and Business of the University of Groningen.The EBF is your partner during your time in Groningen by organising events that support you with your studies and help you prepare for your future career.
Keuzehulp
Studievergelijker
1/14 RUG
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
2/14 RUG
Economics and Business Economics - Economic Development and Globalization
Economics and Business Economics - Economic Development and Globalization
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
3/14 RUG
Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
4/14 RUG
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
5/14 Erasmus
International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics
International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
6/14 Erasmus
Dubbele bachelor en master in Economie en Recht
Dubbele bachelor en master in Economie en Recht
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
7/14 Erasmus
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 695 eerstejaars |
| 32% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
8/14 Radboud Universiteit
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 166 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 60% Nederlandstalig 40% Engelstalig |
9/14 Radboud Universiteit
Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics
| € 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 166 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
10/14 Maastricht University
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| star Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 |
| € 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 614 eerstejaars |
| 35% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
11/14 UU
Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics
| € 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 242 eerstejaars |
| 30% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
12/14 Tilburg University
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Nederlandstalig |
13/14 Amsterdam VU
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
| € 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| 104 eerstejaars |
| 29% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 100% Engelstalig |
14/14 Amsterdam VU
Economics and Business Economics
Economics and Business Economics
| € gemiddelde kamerhuur |
| ? eerstejaars |
| NAN% vrouw |
| ? uur contacttijd/week |
| 99% Engelstalig |
disclaimer: bovenstaande cijfers en beoordelingen zijn aangeleverd door de opleidingen zelf. Wij kunnen de juistheid niet garanderen.
Na de studie
Most of our graduates continue their studies with a Master's degree. There are many related Master's programmes you can immediately access after completing this profile.
A Master's degree in Economics grants you access to the world of banking or the government sector, where you could help develop economic policy. After completing these degrees, you can find yourself in positions in which you contribute as an economist to decision-making in (inter)national government bodies, public organizations, and private corporations such as financial institutions, multinationals, and consultancy firms. If you choose the Research Master's degree programme you could move into academia and perhaps decide to go further and earn a PhD at a university in the Netherlands or abroad.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
| instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam VU | Accounting and Control | + motivatiebrief |
| UU | Banking and Finance | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Human Resource Management | + motivatiebrief |
| Amsterdam VU | Management Consulting | + motivatiebrief |
| Amsterdam VU | Strategy and Organization | + motivatiebrief |
| UU | Business Development and Entrepreneurship | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus | Business Information Management | + basiskennis |
| HAN | Circulaire Economie part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Wageningen University | Climate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | CPE Track Health Systems and Prevention research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | CPE Track Lifecourse Health Development research | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Tilburg University | Data Science and Society | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Digital Business and Innovation | + motivatiebrief |
| RUG | Economic Geography | geen aanvullende eisen |
| RUG | Regional Competitiveness and Trade | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Economics | + motivatiebrief |
| Radboud Universiteit | Economics | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Tinbergen Institute (Research) | + aanvullende vakeisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Educatie in de Mens- en Maatschappijwetenschappen educational | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Radboud Universiteit | Filosofie van de bedrijfswetenschappen | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Finance | + motivatiebrief |
| Tilburg University | Finance | + aanvullende vakeisen |
| Erasmus | Finance & Investments | + basiskennis |
| Amsterdam VU | Financial Management | + motivatiebrief |
| UU | Financial Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| Erasmus | Global Business & Sustainability | + basiskennis |
| TU Eindhoven | Innovation Management | + 30 EC pre-master |
| Wageningen University | International Development Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| RUG | International Humanitarian Action (120 EC) | geen aanvullende eisen |
| UU | International Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
| UU | Law and Economics | geen aanvullende eisen |
| UU | Leraar VHO algemene economie full-time,part-time educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Universiteit Leiden | Leraar VHO in Algemene economie educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Universiteit Leiden | Leraar VHO in Bedrijfseconomie educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Amsterdam UVA | Lerarenopleiding Algemene economie educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Amsterdam UVA | Lerarenopleiding Algemene economie part-time educational | + 60 EC pre-master |
| Erasmus | Management of Innovation | + basiskennis |
| Wageningen University | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Amsterdam VU | Marketing | + motivatiebrief |
| Erasmus | Marketing Management | + basiskennis |
| Tilburg University | Marketing Management | + aanv. eisen |
| NHL Stenden | Master Design Driven Innovation part-time | + toelatingsgesprek |
| TU Eindhoven | Operations Management & Logistics | + 30 EC pre-master |
| Tilburg University | Organization and Management Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| Erasmus | People, Organisations & Change | + basiskennis |
| RUG | Real Estate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
| NHL Stenden | Serious Gaming part-time | + toelatingsgesprek |
| Amsterdam VU | Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics | + motivatiebrief |
| Erasmus | Strategic Entrepreneurship | + basiskennis |
| Erasmus | Strategic Management | + basiskennis |
| Erasmus | Supply Chain Management | + basiskennis |
Potentiële beroepen
applied researcher (e.g. nei, tno and research bureaus)
consultant at a consultancy firm (e.g. deloitte)
corporate manager (e.g. asml)
economic analyst at a commercial bank (e.g. rabobank)
journalist (e.g. financieel dagblad)
lecturer at a hbo (e.g. hanzehogeschool)
policy advisor at a ministry (e.g. ministry of finance)
policy-maker in a large organization (e.g. municipality of groningen)
scientific or policy-oriented researcher at a central bank or university (e.g. ecb)
Contact
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