Master's in International Economics and Business: 

Economics: a global issue

Economics today is a global issue. Companies are international, markets overlap, and a decisions taken by a company, a government, or even an individual in one country, can cause financial shockwaves around the world. Do you think you’ve got what it takes to become a decision maker in the future? Would you like to work in management, finance, development or as an entrepreneur on an international scale? With four distinct study tracks specialising in different areas of interest, the Master’s programme in International Economics and Business at Utrecht University School of Economics (USE) is the perfect place to kick off your career. 

Choice of specialisations

The MSc in International Economics and Business is a unique programme that teaches students both the specific skills of business economics and the broader knowledge of economics, and then sets this learning in an integrated context. Across the course of a year, you tackle economic issues such as strategic new business ventures, worldwide income distribution and financial management, while at the same time discussing budgets, trade, migration, and the way that businesses and finance overlap with other social sciences. You learn through a mix of theory and case studies, handle genuine data from different firms and financial markets, build up links with professional organisations, and hone your skills in research and analysis. What’s more, you also have the freedom and flexibility to focus on the subjects that are of most interest to you by choosing one of the following study tracks:

•         International Management
•         International Financial Economics
•         International Ventures and Entrepreneurship
•         Globalisation and Development

The gateway to Europe

Utrecht – often dubbed the ‘gateway to Europe’ – offers an ideal location in which to study for an MSc in International Economics and Business. The Netherlands is home to some of the world’s leading trading companies and financial institutions. During your MSc, you will visit a number of these, listen to guest speakers, attend a number of careers events and conferences and build up professional contacts.