DDM Central-East European Economies

This unique combination of two degrees, in Groningen and Budapest, focuses on economic transformation and integration of CEE countries. The programme gives an analytical approach to the global economy and international policy. The programme is internationally accredited, ensuring a high-quality education that meets both the AACSB and EQUIS standards, which only one percent of universities reach worldwide.

Possible electives:

• Growth and Development Policies
• International Banking and Finance
• Global Finance and Growth
• Trade, Environment and Growth
• Economic Geography
• Country Studies

Our double degree partner is Corvinus University, Budapest, Hungary

► http://www.uni-corvinus.hu

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.

This double degree programme has been designed for individuals who aspire to a career in national, international, multinational or transnational institutions and enterprises. Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSB accredited, a standard which only one percent of universities reach worldwide, your degree will be highly valued in the labour market.

Examples of positions you are eligible for are:

• international economist and strategy expert in a multinational corporation.
• staff member with an (inter)national governmental organisations such as IMF, World Bank, OECD, WTO, ECB, ODI or the EU
• professional economist on development and Central-East European transition economic issues in international agencies, governments or the private sector
• economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental organisation
• business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy firm

FEB Career Services
To support you in developing your career and strengthen your employability skills, our FEB Career Services empowers you to achieve lifelong success through various career services during your studies. In order to give you a better idea of your prospects after graduating, we have gathered some facts and figures from our alumni.

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 pre-professional development. Since an analytical and critical mind and problem-solving capabilities are important qualities in any career our students aspire.

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 teachers include Dr. Gaaitzen de Vries, Dr. Jacopo Canello, Dr. Konstantin Wacker, Dr. Milena Nikolova and Dr. Anna Minasyan. Their research projects evolve around the broad category of globalization and development.