Economics and Business Economics
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen

Deze opleiding
locatieGroningen |
diplomaBSc |
typeregulier, 180 EC |
start1 september |
taalvolledig English |
opleidingsduur3 jaar voltijd |
accreditatiesNVAO |
croho-code50950 |
numerus fixusnee |
honoursnee |
Why are some countries rich and others poor? How does this relate to globalization, sustainability, inequality, and climate change? What can central banks do to curb inflation? Can taxes and subsidies stimulate firms to care for the environment? How do corporations decide where to invest their money, and what is the value of corporate social responsibility?
During the three-year BSc Economics and Business Economics programme, you will engage with questions like these through a wide range of courses: micro, macro, and international economics, finance, accounting, ethics, and sustainability. These main areas are supported by quantitative and skills courses to provide you with solid analytical, data, communication, and team skills.
During the first, foundational year, all students take the same courses. Next to the fundamentals of their discipline, some courses take an economic view of current societal challenges such as pollution, inequality, social welfare, sustainable economic growth, and corporate responsibility. In year two, you choose one of three profiles:
- Business Economics is for students who are interested in the decision-making of companies, with a focus on finance and accounting.
- Economics is for students who are interested in understanding economic policy and economic theory.
- International Economics and Sustainable Development is for students who are interested in how countries develop their economies and how this is linked to international trade and current societal topics such as sustainability.
In year three, you will do a minor at our faculty, university, or abroad, at one of our many international partners all over the globe.
Waarom aan de RUG?
- Get uniquely equipped to use economics and business economics theories and models to engage with – and help solve – some of the current societal challenges, such as inequality, poverty, ethics in business, and climate impact.
- Develop your data and analytical skills to a high level, along with your communication and presentation skills, while building strong connections with the business world through our Career and Employability Events.
- Gain scientific understanding and hands-on experience in working in and with diverse and inclusive teams. In our programme, a third of the students are internationals with over 35 nationalities.
- Become an attractive prospect for future employers You have direct access to a wide range of master's programmes in Finance, Economics, International Economics and Sustainable Development, and many, many more.
- Pursue your learning path by choosing from an exciting range of specializations, minors, electives, and extracurricular activities, such as an internship.
- Groningen is one of the few programmes in the Netherlands that allow students to specialize in International Economics and Sustainable Development.
Studieprogramma

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 | ||||||||
Data Analysis for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Marketing for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
Writing and Presenting 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 |
periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
BE - Matrix Analysis and Optimization | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Monetary Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Trade Policy and Economic Integration | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Matrix Analysis and Optimization | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Monetary Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Trade Policy and Economic Integration | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Matrix Analysis and Optimization | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Monetary Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Trade Policy and Economic Integration | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Management Accounting for BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Operations and Logistics Management | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Global Development Studies | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G -
Technological Change & Innovation | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Intermediate Mathematics | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO -
Microeconomics - Industrial Organization | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Public Finance | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Econometrics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Human Resource Management for BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Capital Structure and Financial Planning | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G -
Capital Structure and Financial Planning | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G -
Econometrics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Growth, Institutions and Business | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Capital Structure and Financial Planning | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO -
Econometrics for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Growth, Institutions and Business | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE -
Business Ethics, Sustainability and Law | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Economics of Banking | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Empirical Research Paper for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G -
Business Ethics, Sustainability and Law | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G -
Economics of Banking | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G -
Empirical Research Paper for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Economics of Banking | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Empirical Research Paper for E&BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - History of Economic Thought | 5 EC |
periode | |||||||||
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | ||||||
BE - Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Minor | 30 EC | ||||||||
BE - Bachelor's Thesis E&BE-BE | 10 EC | ||||||||
BE -
Intermediate Asset Pricing | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Elective BSc E&BE-BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Bachelor's Thesis E&BE-ED&G | 10 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Growth and Development Economics | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Elective BSc EB&E-ED&G | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO -
Bachelor's Thesis E&BE-Economics | 10 EC | ||||||||
ECO -
Intermediate Macroeconomics | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Elective BSc E&BE-Economics | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Elective BSc E&BE-Economics | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Intermediate Corporate Finance | 5 EC | ||||||||
BE - Elective BSc E&BE-BE | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Sustainability and Globalization | 5 EC | ||||||||
ED&G - Elective BSc EB&E-ED&G | 5 EC | ||||||||
ECO - Intermediate Microeconomics | 5 EC |
profielen
profiel Business Economics (BE)
Study business economics in Groningen and discover how firms create financial value while balancing societal and sustainability concerns.
How can corporations use financial derivatives to manage their currency risks? Do stocks of environmentally friendly firms provide a better risk-return tradeoff? How can a business assess its social and environmental impact using sustainability accounting? In the Business Economics profile, you engage with such questions to understand financial decision-making within organizations from an economic point of view.In the Business Economics profile of our BSc Economics and Business Economics programme, you will focus on corporate investments, financing, security pricing, and accounting, while also paying attention to economics, marketing, human resource management, and logistics. Moreover, you will learn about business ethics and sustainability and get an insight into corporate responsibility and its impact on organizations at both local and global levels. You will also work on many important employability skills: analytical skills, data skills, team skills, writing skills, and presentation skills. Every year you will work on a research project to answer societal relevant questions using real-life data. We work closely with companies from various industries and regularly offer career and employability events or guest lectures by our alumni, business leaders, and economists. By engaging with the labour market, you see how research and theory are applied to the real world and you get insights that will help you prepare for your future career.Do you want to learn more about the other two profiles in Economics or International Economics and Sustainable Development?
profiel Economics (ECO)
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.
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?
profiel International Economics and Sustainable Development
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Study International Economics and Sustainable Development in Groningen and understand the role of governments, firms, and individuals in reshaping the global economy to deal with the important societal challenges of today.Why are some countries rich and others poor? How does globalization affect sustainability, inequality, and climate change? What is the relationship between international trade and economic development? The International Economics and Sustainable Development profile in Groningen is one of the few economic programmes in the Netherlands that offers a comprehensive and global perspective on current economic and societal trends. When you choose this specialization, you will study the impact of economic development and globalization on firms, individuals, and our society, and the government’s role in that process. We teach you about the necessary tools and skills to make an impact, and while doing so, you will develop an analytical mindset to work on societally relevant issues. With the increasing integration of the world economy through international trade and capital flows, it is important and highly relevant to consider the contemporary challenges we are facing. In this profile, you will learn about technological change and innovation, the socio-economic determinants of international trade and development in various regions of the world, as well as how production in a global context impacts nature and emissions. You will gain insight into the theories and policies to understand why some regions of the world have managed to develop successfully, while other regions are struggling. Finally, we devote attention to corporate sustainability and teach you how to deal with moral issues in a business setting.Join us in working closely with diverse companies and benefit from lectures by renowned guests such as Klaas Knot, the president of the Dutch Central Bank, or other government, business, and academic experts. Discover how to apply research and theory to the real world – and where to direct your own qualities and ambitions when you start your career.Continuing with the MSc in International Economics and Sustainable Development will ensure that you are well-prepared for a range of career opportunities in various fields, both nationally and internationally. Businesses across a wide range of industries, governments, research institutions, and NGOs are eager to hire international economists who have the knowledge and skills to help them navigate the challenges of today’s world.Do you want to learn more about the other two profiles in Economics or Business Economics?
Onderwijs
taal van onderwijs | 100% en |
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avondonderwijs | n.v.t. |
afstandsonderwijs | n.v.t. |
onderwijsvormen
case study, computer exercise, group assignment, group discussion, individual assignment, lecture, literature study, research, research project, research proposal, oral presentation, practicum, project, self study, tutorial, working groupstudy 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
N.B. Some degree programmes use a tutoring system; please check with your study advisor.
study guidance
During the first year, your mentor group, called Study Performance and Academic Attitudes (SPAA) group, will meet on a regular basis, supervised by your student-mentor. Assignments and discussions will help you gain insight into your own way of studying and how to develop effective study skills. You will follow most tutorials with the same group. This small-scale approach enhances contact between students and between students and lecturers. You will also have a lecturer-tutor, whom you will meet individually at the start of your studies and after the first two exam periods. This way you receive personal and regular feedback on your study progress. Successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert with whom you can discuss your study progress and personal circumstances. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.
Toelating en kosten
startmomenten
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2025
wettelijk tarief : € 2601 (€1301 in het eerste jaar)
instellingstarief : € 11800
niet-EU/EER studenten : € 13500
aanmelding deadline : 1 mei 2026
collegegeld nog niet bekend
Students have to apply online via Studielink. After you have applied, you have the right to participate in a matching activity. Matching is a procedure for students who want to apply for a Bachelor programme without a decentral selection procedure. Read more about the matching procedure.
More information on the steps to apply.
toelaatbare profielen
VWO N&T | toelaatbaar |
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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 a finished VWO-degree with mathematics A or B. |
studie kosten
bedrag | kostenpost |
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€ 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
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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NAN% vrouw |
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Economics and Business Economics - Economic Development and Globalization
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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NAN% vrouw |
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99% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics - Economics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
€ 303 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
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International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
695 eerstejaars |
32% vrouw |
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100% Engelstalig |
Dubbele bachelor en master in Economie en Recht
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
695 eerstejaars |
32% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
€ 342 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
695 eerstejaars |
32% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
166 eerstejaars |
29% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
60% Nederlandstalig 40% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics
€ 315 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
166 eerstejaars |
29% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
star Keuzegids topopleiding 2016 |
€ 308 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
614 eerstejaars |
35% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics
€ 336 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
242 eerstejaars |
30% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
€ 253 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
? eerstejaars |
NAN% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Nederlandstalig |
Economie en Bedrijfseconomie
€ 424 gemiddelde kamerhuur |
104 eerstejaars |
29% vrouw |
? uur contacttijd/week |
100% Engelstalig |
Economics and Business Economics
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NAN% vrouw |
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99% Engelstalig |
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opleiding | gelijkenis met Economics and Business Economics | |
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International Business | bekijk | |
Econometrie en Operationele Research | bekijk | |
Bedrijfskunde | bekijk |
Na de studie

A degree in Economics and Business Economics from our university can open a lot of doors for you on the job market. The skills and knowledge of our students are greatly valued by (international) corporations, small and medium-sized businesses, policy institutes (like a central bank or the WTO), regulators (like the Financial Market Authority), commercial banks, government (such as ministries and local governments) or in education (such as high schools) and research institutes (such as universities).
Most of our BSc graduates continue their studies with a Master's degree. This is a good way of gaining more specialized knowledge in your field so that you will have more interesting career options when you graduate. Some MSc students make use of our many double degree possibilities, where you will also study at another foreign university, for example in China, Chili, Sweden, Hungary, or Germany.
Beroepsperspectief / arbeidsmarkt
There are many related Master's programmes you can immediately access after completing this degree. A Master's degree in Finance offers career opportunities in corporate finance, corporate governance, financial markets, and portfolio management, with job opportunities at multinationals such as PwC, Google, Coca-Cola, or Toyota. 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. A Master's degree in International Economics and Sustainable Development opens the gateway to multinationals, intergovernmental institutions, or international organizations. All of these degrees could help you become an analyst for a research institute, consulting firm, or university.
With a Research Master's degree, you can move into academia. You might even decide to go further and earn a PhD at a university in the Netherlands or abroad.
aansluitende masteropleidingen
instelling | opleiding | instroomeisen |
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RUG | Accountancy and Controlling | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Accountancy profile | + aanv. eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Accounting and Control | + motivatiebrief |
UU | Banking and Finance | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | Business administration | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | Health | geen aanvullende eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Human Resource Management | + motivatiebrief |
RUG | Human Resource Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Management Consulting | + motivatiebrief |
Amsterdam VU | Strategy and Organization | + motivatiebrief |
UU | Business Development and Entrepreneurship | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus | Business Information Management | + basiskennis |
RUG | Change Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
HAN | Circulaire Economie part-time | geen aanvullende eisen |
Wageningen University | Climate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Clinical and Psychosocial Epidemiology research | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | Controlling profile | + aanv. 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 |
TU Eindhoven | Data Science in Business and Entrepreneurship | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | DDM Finance | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | DDM Political Philosophy and PPE | + aanv. eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Digital Business and Innovation | + motivatiebrief |
RUG | Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Economic Development and Globalization | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | Economic Geography | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | Regional Competitiveness and Trade | + aanv. eisen |
UU | Economic Policy | geen aanvullende eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Economics | + motivatiebrief |
Radboud Universiteit | Economics | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Economics | geen aanvullende eisen |
Amsterdam UVA | Behavioural Economics and Game Theory | + aanv. eisen |
Amsterdam UVA | Development Economics | + aanv. eisen |
Amsterdam UVA | International Economics and Globalisation | + aanv. eisen |
Amsterdam UVA | Markets & Regulation | + aanv. eisen |
Amsterdam UVA | Monetary Policy & Banking | + aanv. eisen |
Amsterdam UVA | Public Policy | + 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 |
RUG | Finance | + aanv. eisen |
Tilburg University | Finance | geen aanvullende eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Finance | + motivatiebrief |
Erasmus | Finance & Investments | + basiskennis |
Amsterdam VU | Financial Management | + motivatiebrief |
UU | Financial Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus | Global Business & Sustainability | + basiskennis |
TU Delft | Industrial Ecology | + aanv. eisen |
TU Eindhoven | Innovation Management | + 30 EC pre-master |
RUG | International Business and Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Wageningen University | International Development Studies | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | International Financial Management | geen aanvullende 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 |
RUG | Management Accounting and Control | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus | Management of Innovation | + basiskennis |
Wageningen University | Management, Economics and Consumer Studies | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Marketing | geen aanvullende eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Marketing | + motivatiebrief |
Tilburg University | Marketing Management | + aanv. eisen |
Erasmus | Marketing Management | + basiskennis |
NHL Stenden | Master Design Driven Innovation part-time | + toelatingsgesprek |
RUG | MSc Marketing - Marketing Analytics and Data Science | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | MSc Marketing - Marketing Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
TU Eindhoven | Operations Management & Logistics | + 30 EC pre-master |
Tilburg University | Organization and Management Studies | + aanv. eisen |
Erasmus | People, Organisations & Change | + basiskennis |
RUG | Philosophy, Politics and Economics | + aanv. eisen |
Tilburg University | Public Administration, Economics and Law | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Real Estate Studies | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Research Master in Economics and Business research | geen aanvullende eisen |
NHL Stenden | Serious Gaming part-time | + toelatingsgesprek |
RUG | Small Business and Entrepreneurship | geen aanvullende eisen |
Amsterdam VU | Spatial, Transport and Environmental Economics | + motivatiebrief |
Erasmus | Strategic Entrepreneurship | + basiskennis |
RUG | Strategic Innovation Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus | Strategic Management | + basiskennis |
Tilburg University | Strategic Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Erasmus | Supply Chain Management | + basiskennis |
RUG | Supply Chain Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
Tilburg University | Supply Chain Management | + 30 EC pre-master |
RUG | Sustainability Management and Controlling profile | + aanv. eisen |
RUG | Technology and Operations Management | geen aanvullende eisen |
RUG | Werk en Zingeving | + aanv. eisen |
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