Are you interested to learn about the links between economic transformation and integration, and international economics?
The degree programme is offered jointly by the University of Groningen, the Netherlands and Corvinus University in Budapest, Hungary.
For a career in international management or public policy, you have to understand the trends in the world economy, including the European Community and the CEE region. Topics of the programme range from international trade and investment to the consequences of globalisation for strategic decision-making, in particular trade and capital, flows in relation to multinational enterprises, and the socio-economic and institutional differences between countries, with a special focus on the CEE-region.
You are trained to become a well-rounded economist with a strong international profile and a deep analytical understanding of the main current trends in the global world of international (economic) policy and business organisations, ranging from the fields of international business and economics to international politics and international law. The core content of the programme reflects the increasing globalisation and continuous evolution of international economics and business management.
You will spend semesters 1 and 2 in Groningen. In Semester 1, you will take 30 ECTs worth of compulsory and elective courses from the MSc Economic Development and Globalization (formerly known as MSc International Economics and Business). In Semester 2, you will take 10 ECTs of core and elective courses, and dedicate 20 ECTs to your Master's thesis (under FEB supervision, and graded by Groningen and Budapest lecturers).
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Economic Development (5 EC) |
Elective(s) A MSc ED&G (15 EC) Possible electives: Growth and Development Policies; International Banking and Finance; Global Finance and Growth; Trade, Environment and Growth; Economic Geography; Country Studies; Globalization Debates. |
Elective(s) B MSc ED&G (10 EC) Possible electives: Growth and Development Policies; International Banking and Finance; Global Finance and Growth; Trade, Environment and Growth; Economic Geography; Country Studies; Globalization Debates. |
Foreign Direct Investment & Trade (5 EC) |
Master's Thesis (20 EC) |
Research Seminar for ED&G (5 EC) |
Semesters 3 and 4, in Budapest, are dedicated to core and specialisation courses from the master in International Economy and Business, with a focus on the CEE region.
In addition, students take electives for 18 ECTs. Electives are either 3 or 6 ECTs and students can choose 3-6 courses during the two semesters spent at Corvinus University. Students can choose any elective from the elective courses offered at Corvinus University.
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Business Strategies in CEE (6 EC) |
Central and Eastern Europe from a Global Perspective (6 EC) |
Comparative Political Economy (6 EC) |
Development and Crises in East Central Europe (6 EC) |
Globalization, Financial Crises and Development (6 EC) |
The Political Economy of European Integration: Implications for Countries of Central- and Eastern Europe (6 EC) |
Programme options |
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Energy Focus Area (specialization) Focus on the serious changes within the energy sector by dealing with issues such as how firms adapt to renewable energy, how the higher taxes are managed during this transition and how to deal with the weather dependent production of energy systems. Gain the knowledge and skills to shape a sustainable future in this evolving energy sector. |
Our double degree partner is Corvinus University, Budapest, Hungary ► http://www.uni-corvinus.hu
Specific requirements | More information |
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previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Administration, Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades that you have obtained. For more information, see: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc If you have any questions concerning admission, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions |
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
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previous education |
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management. To assess whether your educational/academic background meets the specific programme requirements, we will consider the level and curriculum of your previous studies, and the grades that you have obtained. For more information, see: https://www.rug.nl/feb/apply-msc If you have any questions concerning admission, please contact our Admissions Office: https://www.rug.nl/admissions For students comings from the CUB, the admission requirements for this specialisation are the same as those for the MA in International Economy and Business. |
certified competences |
A GMAT/GRE test is required from all candidates who obtained their bachelor's degree from a university in a non-EU/EEA country. For specific scores and exemptions, please see https://www.rug.nl/feb/gmat-gre. |
language test |
IELTS Academic overall score 6.5 (Speaking 6, Writing 6.5); TOEFL internet-based overall score 90 (Speaking 20, Writing 24); Cambridge C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency (overall score 176, Speaking 169, Writing 176). |
Type of student | Deadline | Start course |
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Dutch students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
non-EU/EEA students | 01 May 2024 | 01 September 2024 |
Nationality | Year | Fee | Programme form |
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EU/EEA | 2023-2024 | € 2314 | full-time |
non-EU/EEA | 2023-2024 | € 17800 | full-time |
The tuition fees above are for the one year studying in Groningen. For an estimation of the total tuition fees for the double degree, please see DD fees.
Practical information for:
This double degree programme has been designed for individuals who aspire to a career in national, international, multinational or transnational institutions and enterprises. As a graduate, your degree will be highly valued in the labour market. The Faculty of Economics and Business is internationally accredited and belongs to the 1% of business schools around the world accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.
Examples of positions you are eligible for are:
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Our education is strongly rooted in business practice and society. Also right from the start of your degree programme attention is paid to academic research and professional development. Since an analytical and critical mind and problem-solving capabilities are important qualities in any career our students aspire to.
The teaching professors in this programme are all active researchers in the Global Economics and Management research group, in the area of international economics, and several of them collaborate in the renowned Groningen Growth and Development Centre. The following professors teach in the MSc ED&G:
Prof. Dr. Marcel Timmer focuses on international production fragmentation in global value chains and its impact on labor markets and economic growth. He has published in the economic profession’s top journals, including the American Economic Review, and he has conducted extensive grant research, funded by the NWO and the European Commission.
Prof. Dr. Steven Brakman is an expert in the field of economic geography, including as co-editor of the Journal of Regional Science. He frequently contributes to the public debate, including on Brexit, Trump’s trade war and trade agreements. He has published extensively and authored textbooks on international economics and economic geography.
Prof. Dr. Dirk Bezemer studies the interaction between the financial system and the rest of the economy, focusing on the role of debt. His research is published in numerous journals and he has been funded by the Institute of New Economic Thinking. He is also a columnist in the Dutch periodical De Groene Amsterdammer.
Prof. Dr. Bart Los’ area of expertise is on the interlinked nature of (regional) economies and the impact of such linkages on trade patterns and economic outcomes, such as economic growth and employment. He has published widely, is the editor of Economic Systems Research and has contributed to the public debate on the consequences of Brexit.
Prof. Dr. Robert Inklaar’s research is on the causes and consequences of productivity growth, including the impact on broader welfare. His research has appeared in a range of top economic journals and his work on developing the Penn World Table and Maddison Project Database is used extensively around the world.
Prof. Dr. Erik Dietzenbacher is renowned in the field of input-output analysis, including as president of the International Input-Output Association. His research has improved the tools for input-output analysis and these have been applied in such areas as international trade and environmental economics.
Prof. Dr. Harry Garretsen combines research in international economics with research on management and leadership. In this latter role, he is one of the directors of the LEAD centre of expertise. He is also a sought-after expert, including on the Bankraad, the advisory board of the Dutch Central Bank.
Other teaching professors include Dr. Gaaitzen de Vries, Dr. Konstantin Wacker, Dr. Milena Nikolova, Dr. Anna Minasyan and Dr. Ahmed Skal. Their research projects revolve around the broad category of globalization and development.
Studying means working independently and planning your studies yourself. But successful studying depends on many different factors, so it is understandable that you may need to consult an impartial expert to discuss your study progress and personal circumstances that influence your studies. The faculty's study advisors are available to help you. Obviously, everything discussed with the study advisor remains confidential.
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