| 1 | Academic Writing for ReMa | EBM171A05 |
| This course deals with a very important aspect of a career in academia (or similar institutions). That is, writing about own research, no matter whether completed or planned research. Bearing the not so distant future of research master students in mind, students are asked to write a proposal for a three year PhD project. After that, they have to review two other proposals and defend their own proposal (given the two reviews that they receive). In addition, students participate in two workshops. |
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| 2 | Applied Macroeconometrics | EBM109A05 |
| The course discusses topics in applied macroeconometrics. This course consists of two parts. The first part consists of advanced models for analyzing macroeconomic time series data. We address ARIMA, volatility and VAR systems, and deal with forecasting and applications. The second part consists of advanced models for analyzing data that are cross-sectionally dependent. A distinction will be made between local (spatial) dependence and common factors. This is a hands-on course: students have to apply the models and concepts in homework exercises. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. J.P. Elhorst | | Docent(en) | Dr. A. Dalòprof. dr. J.P. Elhorst | | Onderwijsvorm | -individuele begeleiding, -computer practicum, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business and/or MSc EORAS: Hill, R. Carter, William E. Griffiths, and Guay C. Lim, 2012, 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., New York etc.; Verbeek, M., 2012, Econometrics Principles of Econometrics: A Guide to Modern Econometrics, 4th edition, John Wiley & Sons Ltd., New York etc., or equivalent. Software: working knowledge of Excel (or another spreadsheet programme); Eviews or Stata; Matlab, Gauss or R. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: K. Beute, phone: +31(0)50 363 7018, e-mail: k.beute@rug.nl |
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| 3 | Applied Microeconometrics | EBM110A05 |
| This course provides a thorough understanding of microeconometric methods. During the course applications of the different methods are discussed mainly in the fields of consumption (saving) behavior, labor economics, industrial organisation and financial economics. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. A.P. van Vuuren | | Docent(en) | M. Kesina, PhD.prof. dr. A.P. van Vuuren | | Onderwijsvorm | gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | (Exchange) students should have a solid background in Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics at a level comparable to students who completed the BSc EOR. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Kim Beute, phone: +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail: k.beute@rug.nl. |
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| 4 | Asset Pricing for ReMa | EBM172A05 |
| This course surveys the theoretical and empirical asset pricing literature. The most common theories are discussed and linked to classic empirical facts. In addition, econometric tools are provided to test the theories. The target group of this course are Research Master students, that preferably have some background in Finance and a decent background in calculus, algebra, and econometrics. The course highlights how one basic idea, price equals expected discounted payoff, unites everything - models that describe stocks, bonds, options, real investments, discrete time, continuous time, asset pricing, portfolio theory, and so forth. The course starts with a recap of the stylized facts of asset markets. Then, the we introduce the main pricing equation that is build on the underlying consumption-based model and relate it to some classic issues in finance. After having outlined the big ideas of the whole class we study contingent claims and the theorems showing the existence of a discount factor. The course explores the mean-variance frontier and links it to expected return-beta models and factor structures. The classic linear models such as the CAPM, APT, ICAPM are discussed to illustrate these ideas. Finally, the course introduces GMM to estimate and evaluate asset pricing models, as well as the classic regression tests. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. L. Dam | | Docent(en) | dr. L. Dam | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Students should have basic knowledge of finance, matrix algebra, multivariate calculus, simple differential equations, statistics, economics (utility theory), time-series econometrics (AR(1), etc). Basic knowledge of either Matlab or Stata or similar packages is needed for the empirical part. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: Grietje Pol, e-mail: g.pol@rug.nl, phone: +31 (0)50 363 3685, room 5411.0836 |
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| 5 | Behavioural Decision Making for ReMa | EBM173A05 |
| Decision making is a process of evaluating alternative courses of action to reach certain goals, eventually resulting in a choice for a particular course of action. In behavioral decision making research, the focus is not so much on what people should choose (i.e., what the best course of action is), but more on how people choose. For example, people often depart in predictable ways from rationality, and their decision making processes are affected by momentarily salient motives or emotions. This affects whether or not people postpone decisions, whether they act in self-interested or pro-social ways, and whether they buy unnecessary products. In this course, we examine basic theories and findings from behavioral decision making, focusing on issues of rationality and irrationality (e.g., heuristics, biases), interdependent decision making (social dilemma’s, experimental games), and the role of motivation and emotions. We also zoom into three areas of application: choice avoidance, consumer decision making, and ethical decision making. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. B.A. Nijstad | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. B.M. Fennisdr. L.B. Mulderprof. dr. B.A. Nijstad | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -groepsopdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, with a bachelor degree in e.g. business or psychology. Some prerequisite knowledge of Organizational Behavior and Marketing are assumed, or some knowledge on rationality from an economics perspective (e.g., utility maximization). |
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| 6 | Behavioural Economics and Exp. Design | EBM174A05 |
This course consists of two parts:
1. Behavioral Economics (BE);
2. Experimental Design (ED).
The goal of the BE part of the course is to gain understanding on how non-standard preferences affect economic decision making and to gauge the importance non-standard preferences in determining behavior in various economic contexts. Taking the survey article by DellaVigna (2009) as our point of departure, we will subsequently study models of reference-dependent preferences, non-standard time preferences and social preferences and consider the empirical evidence.
Upon completion of the BE part, you will understand the working of the major models of non-standard preferences, such as prospect theory, the beta-delta model of quasi-hyperbolic discounting, intentions-based models and models of fairness and social preferences and of inequity aversion. You will be able to quantitatively and qualitatively assess the implications of these models on individual decision-making and on economic outcomes and be in a position to critically evaluate international journal articles about (the implications of) behavioral economics.
In the ED part of the course, you will learn about the different categories of field experiments and how they are different from, and complement lab experiments. You will learn the value of properly organized randomized control trials (RCTs) for impact evaluation. A number of case studies in development economics receive an in-depth treatment. The studies are selected such that you learn how experimental research furthers the debate regarding how and to which extent behavioral insights should be incorporated into economic theory.
By studying a number of empirical papers and preparing a presentation of one of these, you will gain an understanding of the critical elements and the pitfalls in designing and conducting lab and field experimental studies.
Students who are serious in studying these topics (which should include anyone wanting to do a PhD in economics, econometrics or finance) are highly advised to take the courses Game Theory and Oligopoly (ReMa), Advanced Industrial Organization (MSc EORAS), Corporate Finance (ReMa) and Development Economics (ReMa) as electives. The first gives a much more complete introduction in game theory. The second studies further issues in Industrial Organization. The third applies game theory to problems in finance. The latter focuses on Economics of Development, which complements the ED part of this course. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. A.R. Soetevent | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. B.W. Lensinkprof. dr. A.R. Soetevent | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individueel mondeling tentamen, -individuele opdracht, -individuele presentatie | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | The course is aimed at Research Master students. Students are assumed to have taken the ReMa course Microeconomic Analysis or an equivalent course. It is recommended to take the ReMa course Game Theory and Oligopoly prior to this course. | | Opmerkingen | As part of this course explicitly focuses on experiments in developing countries, the course is also of interest for research masters students focusing on development economics. Secretary: Helena Lei, e-mail h.lei@rug.nl, room 5411.0734, phone +31(0)50 363 7018 |
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| 7 | Case Study Research | EBM121A05 |
| The purpose of this research is to teach students how to conduct case study research that has the potential to be published in high-quality journals. The course consists of three modules. Each module will be organized as an interactive workshops in which the tutor will provide an overview of the most relevant concepts and insights. Before each module, students will be obliged to read a number of papers on the topic in order to maximize opportunities for discussion. In addition, students will be challenged to use the concepts and insights, which are discussed during the different modules, in a practical assignment. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. I. Estrada Vaquero | | Docent(en) | dr. M.P. van der Steen | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege , -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -groep mondeling tentamen, -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business and PhD students. |
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| 8 | Corporate Governance for ReMa | EBD001A05 |
The last two decades showed an increasing attention for the governance of large (multinational) corporations. This increase was generated by a number of developments, including scandals at Ahold, Enron, and Siemens, the fierce debate surrounding executive compensation and, last but certainly not least, the financial crisis. These and numerous other cases show that effective governance is crucial for organizations. That is, the manner in which the mechanisms, processes, and relations by which listed firms are controlled, directed, and supervised are structured is crucial for organizational success.
During this course, students learn how to critically evaluate governance research, how to apply theories and findings from such research to help students identify research topics in an area that has become a focal point for political regulation and reform in Europe and around the world. As all instructors are member of SOM’s signature area on board effectiveness (https://www.rug.nl/research/som-ri/signature-areas/board-effectiveness/) the course offers a multi-disciplinary research approach to corporate governance.
The aim of this course is to provide students with in-depth knowledge of how the determinants and outcomes of corporate governance arrangements have been measured and studied in the academic literature, allowing them to critically evaluate governance research. As the field of corporate governance is extensive, we will focus on a number of topics that are of interest. The topics that will be chosen are particularly relevant as they are hotly debated in academic and corporate circles (e.g., board composition, board processes, executive pay, role of shareholders, etc.).
During the course, students are expected to actively participate in discussions during the combined lectures/tutorials. Moreover, students will engage in an individual assignment to promote their understanding of the concepts discussed and to develop a hands-on approach to designing sound research related to corporate governance |
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| 9 | Data Analysis and Machine Learning | EBM805D05 |
| We give an overview of the most relevant machine learning tools for econometrics. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. A.P. van Vuuren | | Docent(en) | dr. M. Aerts-Veenstraprof. dr. A.P. van Vuuren | | Onderwijsvorm | -gastcollege , -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege , -individuele begeleiding, -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Statistics: Casella, G.C, R.L. Berger, Statistical Inference; Econometrics: Hayashi, F., Econometrics, ch. 1-3 | | Opmerkingen | Info: Prof.dr. Aico van Vuuren, e-mail: a.p.van.vuuren@rug.nl.
Secretary: Martine Geerlings-Koolman, phone: +31(0)50 36 37018, email: m.a.koolman@rug.nl. |
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| 10 | Data Science Methods | EBM175A05 |
| This course deals with a broad range of data science methods for assessing issues in (large-scale) business data that are collected from different sources, and are possibly unstructured. The course covers several state-of-the-art methods for data acquisition and data management. Furthermore, we will discuss methods for preparing data for further analyses, and several machine learning techniques (both supervised and unsupervised) such as Support Vector Machines, Neural Networks, and (ensemble) Tree Methods. We will discuss the (statistical) background of the techniques, and apply them to real-world data. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. J.E. Wieringa | | Docent(en) | A.E. Tatar, PhD.prof. dr. J.E. Wieringa | | Onderwijsvorm | -computer practicum, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, particularly those selected for the Business Analytics & Econometrics profile. Also for PhD students. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: L.C. Molog-Kwant, room 5411-0334, phone +31(0)50 3633686, e-mail marketing.education@rug.nl |
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| 11 | Design of Combinatorial Algorithms | EBM115B05 |
| In this course students will learn to design solution methods for very large optimization problems in Operations Research. The focus will be on deterministic, NP-hard problems. Students will learn to create a mathematical representation of such problems, to identify promising approaches from academic literature, to design solution methods, to implement solution methods in software, and to report on the design and results. This course will bring to light various methods from current Operations Research literature that are suitable for addressing very large combinatorial optimization problems. Students will learn the skills to identify promising avenues and instrumental usage of available scientific knowledge for solving problems at hand. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. I. Bakir | | Docent(en) | Dr. I. Bakirprof. dr. K.J. Roodbergen | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht, -individuele presentatie | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students who are not from the EORAS Master programme must contact the teacher before the course starts to verify the fit of course content with the student's mathematical skill set. | | Opmerkingen | Info: dr. I. Bakir, phone: +31(0)50 36 38231, e-mail: i.bakir@rug.nl. Secretary Operations, phone: +31(0)50 36 37020, e-mail: secr.operations.feb@rug.nl. |
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| 12 | Development Economics | EBM176A05 |
| Why are some countries poor and some countries rich? This course will introduce you to the debate about sources of growth and development in today's world. Global economic growth has been rapid since the 1950s, but uneven across countries and major challenges to growth have recently appeared. We start by laying out the main development trends in the world economy. Subsequently we focus on various topics based on advanced academic articles . These include macro-issues (History and Institutions, Poverty and Inequality, and Structural Change) as well as more micro determinants (Savings, Capital and Insurance Markets). |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaar | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaarprof. dr. B.W. Lensink | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, in particular those interested in Development and Growth issues. Prior knowledge includes the ReMa courses Microeconomic Analysis and Macroeconomic Analysis. An intermediate course in Development Economics (BSc level) is expected, but not mandatory. | | Opmerkingen | GEM Secretariat: gem.feb@rug.nl, phone +31 (0)50 3633458, room 5411.0534 |
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| 13 | Econometric Analysis of Panel Data | EBM177A05 |
The course begins by recapitulating the basics of the regression model and binary response models for cross-sectional and panel data and the instrumental variables estimation. Further
aspects of the linear panel data model are analyzed next, followed by clustered standard errors and the difference-in-differences technique. Other methods for treatment effects analysis follow next, based on Rubin’s causal model and involving the propensity score weighting, matching, and regression discontinuity.
The second part of the course consists of corner solution response models and nonlinear panel data models.
A comprehensive overview is given and it is shown how the various models are to be estimated in Stata. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.J.M. Alessie | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.J.M. Alessie A. Postepska, PhD. | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, who have taken at least Empirical methods of economics. | | Opmerkingen | Info: Prof. R.J.M. Alessie, phone +3150 363 7240, e-mail r.j.m.alessie@rug.nl
Secretary: Helena Lei, h.lei@rug.nl room 5411.0734, +31 (0)50 3637018. |
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| 14 | Econometric Methods | EBM835C05 |
| The course gives an advanced treatment of econometric estimation methods. We cover different estimators (least squares estimator, generalized method of moments estimator, extremum estimators). The discussion encompasses large sample properties and inference. Additionally, computational aspects will be addressed. Mathematical and computational skills play an important role. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | M. Kesina, PhD. | | Docent(en) | M. Kesina, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen), -groepsopdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | (Exchange) students should have a solid background in Mathematics, Statistics, and Econometrics at a level comparable to students who completed the BSc EOR. The course is not suited for (exchange) students who don't have this background. | | Opmerkingen | Info: Dr. Michaela Kesina, phone: +31(0)50 36 33151, e-mail: m.kesina@rug.nl. Secretary: Kim Beute, phone: +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail: k.beute@rug.nl. |
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| 15 | Empirical Methods of Economics | EBM103A05 |
| The course covers modern econometric methods on the basis of an intermediate textbook. The technique of regression will be discussed, as well as various extensions of this estimation method in order to deal with issues such as endogenous regressors, non-linear models (e.g. probit, logit, tobit), and the analysis of panel data. The students have to complete assignments that require the use of the econometric software package STATA. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Prof. Dr. V. Angelini | | Docent(en) | Prof. Dr. V. Angelini | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Basic knowledge of calculus, linear algebra, and statistics and econometrics is required. Appendices A, B of Verbeek (2017) succinctly summarize the required knowledge. | | Opmerkingen | Coordinator: Prof. dr. Viola Angelini, v.angelini@rug.nl Secretary: Grietje Pol, g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411.0836 |
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| 16 | Empirics of Growth | EBM178A05 |
| How do we measure growth and development in countries? Traditionally, economists rely on the concept of Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, it is well acknowledged that measuring GDP is not straightforward, and that although it provides a good first pass, welfare is a much broader concept (beyond GDP). Is economic theory capable of providing alternative measures? In this course we will show that it does. We start by laying out the main trends in the world economy, and have a first pass on its determinants using advanced measurement techniques of comparative output and productivity levels. We move on discussing recent alternatives to the measurement of long-run GDP including real wages used in economic history, social indicators and even night-lights seen from outer space. Measures beyond GDP including welfare, inequality and sustainability will also be addressed. Throughout the course the emphasis is on theory-based measurement frameworks. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaar | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. R.C. Inklaarprof. dr. B. Los | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -tussentijds tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, in particular those with a background in economics and who have taken ReMa courses in macroeconomics. |
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| 17 | Experimental Research Design | EBM125A05 |
| This course aims to strengthen the student's experimental research skills. Over the course of several practicals and tutorials, students will practice with all aspects of doing experimental research, like type of designs, tasks and paradigms, programming an experiment, analyzing and reporting results, as well as critically reflect on the quality of research using experimental designs. |
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| 18 | Game Theory and Oligopoly | EBM179A05 |
| This course consists of two parts. The first part is Game Theory. It discusses advanced equilibrium concepts of formal models of static and dynamics non-cooperative games, and games with asymmetric information. The second part discusses applications of Game Theory to topics from Industrial Organization, in particular oligopoly models. Topics include: two-stage competition models, cartels, entry deterrence, and price discrimination. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. L. Schoonbeek | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. M.A. Haanprof. dr. L. Schoonbeek | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -tussentijds tentamen (open vragen), -individueel mondeling tentamen, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. It is assumed that students have some prior knowledge about concepts from game theory (like the Nash equilibrium and subgame perfection) at the undergraduate level (comparable to the level of the BSc Economics and Business Economics). Students should be familiar with standard microeconomic models of markets at the undergraduate level (e.g. monopoly model, Bertrand and Cournot model). Students are expected to have a decent mathematics background (calculus, probability theory). | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: K. Beute; e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734, phone +31(0)50 3637018 |
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| 19 | International Business for ReMa | EBM891B05 |
After successfully finalizing this course,
1. you will have a thorough overview of key theories used in understanding firms and the interaction with their external international environment.
2. You will have developed the capability to critically review academic articles, specifically in the field of international business.
3. You will have trained your skills to assess and communicate the key weaknesses and strengths of academic articles in an academic discussion on international business
4. You will have been trained in presenting academic articles, specifically in the field of international business.
Procedure and course planning
We plan to have a maximum of 7 sessions, and one introductory session. In each session, one student will present the two articles as mentioned in the course outline as can be found below. Each student presents the two papers that are discussed in a session in an integrated way. So each student presents at least once. Each student also prepares an individual review report for each session. The goal is to write a review of the two papers that are discussed in the section. As one student presents his or her review, and all other students have prepared the review as well, we can discuss the papers during the lecture. Presentations last appr. 20 minutes. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. S. Beugelsdijk | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. S. Beugelsdijk | | Onderwijsvorm | -individuele begeleiding, -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. | | Opmerkingen | Please see Nestor for updates of the material and course planning |
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| 20 | International Trade | EBM180A05 |
Three topics are analyzed in depth:
Show that trade is beneficial from a welfare point of view but that: showing this is difficult, and that not all agents benefit from more trade and globalization. Furthermore, one of the remarkable recent findings w.r.t. international trade is that most international trade is done by a limited number of firms. These findings are based on micro-firm data-sets that only recently have become available. Findings like these have been a stimulus for theoretical research. The most successful study in this respect is the recent work by Marc Melitz; his model has become the standard model to analyze data sets on heterogeneous firms.
Finally, The recent trend of slicing-up-the value chain is beneficial for firms (and we will show why) but this also affects the organization structure of global firms. How organizational structures need to be adapted is also part of the course. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. S. Brakman | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. S. Brakmanprof. dr. J.H. Garretsen Ch. Marrewijk | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen), -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. | | Opmerkingen | Note; a basic knowledge of micro-economics is required to follow the course successfully |
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| 21 | Learning and Practising Research | EBM878B10 |
| The overall aim of the Research Master program is to train scientific researchers. They possess a wide variety of qualities. The objective of this course is to develop the most essential of these: writing skills, creativity, presentation skills, developing a critical eye and planning capabilities. Students will develop these skills through learning-by-doing: they will develop and do an individual research project under the supervision of an experienced researcher. Additional meetings/workshops with peers will focus on other relevant skills such as academic writing, presenting research to an academic audience, project management, and developing a growth mindset to successfully seek and incorporate critical feedback in a research project. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. A. Minasyan | | Docent(en) | Individual SupervisorDr. A. Minasyan | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 10 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Only for students enrolled in the Research Master in Economics & Business. |
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| 22 | Macroeconomic Analysis | EBM181A05 |
| The course provides a broad overview to core subject areas in advanced macroeconomics including the dynamic analysis of consumption, investment theory, economic growth, fiscal and monetary policy, and international macroeconomics. Standard dynamic macroeconomic models in these areas will be presented, explained and analyzed based on simple dynamic optimization techniques. The course will also discuss the empirical implications of the models and how they can be tested based on available data. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Dr. M.J. Klasing | | Docent(en) | Dr. M.J. KlasingDr. P. Milionis | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Students are expected to have completed a Bachelor's degree in economics or in a related field of study. As part of this, they should have understanding of intermediate level macroeconomic and microeconomic tools and a working knowledge of multivariate calculus, linear algebra and basic econometrics. |
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| 23 | Macroeconomic Theory | EBM127A05 |
| Upon completion of the course a student is able to: To use the most important tools of dynamic macroeconomics. To demonstrate a thorough overview of the field in three sub-areas, namely the theory of economic growth, real business cycle theory, and intergenerational economics; To analyze advanced-level macroeconomic models, and to translate the results into common language. Topics studied include, growth theory, RBC theory and intergenerational macroeconomics |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. B.J. Heijdra | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. B.J. Heijdra | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -werkcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Thorough knowledge of intermediate macroeconomics (bachelor level). Acquaintance with the mathematical tools of static and dynamic optimization. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary Kim Beute, phone +31(0)50 3637018, e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 24 | Managing Innovation | EBM182A05 |
| The course consists of three modules. Jointly, these modules will give students a state-of-art overview of academic research on the management of innovation within and between firms at different levels of analyses. We will pay attention to recent theoretical and methodological developments in the field of innovation management. Each module consists of three half day workshops. For each module, students will have to complete one assignment. Together, the individual assignments will constitute the final grade of the course. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Prof. Dr. P.M.M. de Faria | | Docent(en) | P. Arque-Castells, PhD.Prof. Dr. P.M.M. de FariaDr. I. Estrada Vaqueroprof. dr. B.A. NijstadProf. Dr. F. Noseleit | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -individuele presentatie | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Students are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in Management, Organization or Economics with specific interest in innovation management. They should possess basic knowledge of core management disciplines such as strategic management, information systems, logistics, marketing, operations and HRM. They should also be equipped with the necessary analytical and language skills to: (1) diagnose problems of organizations; (2) propose workable solutions, and; (3) present ideas in a structured and systematic manner. |
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| 25 | Marketing Theory | EBM894A05 |
This course provides the student with in-depth scientific theoretical knowledge on several topics in Marketing, such as marketing strategy, customer value management, customer experience management, marketing mix effectiveness, and branding. In this course, students will also get an understanding about the role of new technology and new digital marketing channels and how marketing affects consumer well-being. While the main objective of this course is to provide the student with state-of-the art knowledge on the discussed marketing topics, students will also get acquainted with several research approaches within marketing, learn to review marketing articles, and understand the publishing policy of top (marketing) journals.
Please note: The grade of this course will be solely based on individual and group assignments, there is no exam. |
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| 26 | Master's Thesis RM E&B | EBM897A30 |
The master thesis is the final element of the Research Master programme. It is a reflection of the student's acquired analytical skills in a knowledge area of the specialization chosen by the student. The thesis represents the full research cycle, which implies that the student develops his/her own problem setting, specifies the research questions and hypotheses from a broader literature, develops his/her own methodology and organizes his/her own data collection (in case of empirical research).
Before the project starts, a student is assigned to a supervisor with ample experience in doing research meeting international standards. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. D.B. Veltrop | | Docent(en) | | | Onderwijsvorm | -individuele begeleiding | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -individuele presentatie | | ECTS | 30 | | Entreevoorwaarden | At least 40 ECs in courses, including the courses Learning and Practising Research (EBM878B10), and Philosophy of Science and Research Meth. (EBM185A05). Exceptions may be granted by the Board of Examiners in the interest of study progress. Contact the course coordinator. | | Opmerkingen | The Research Master thesis can be written at any time of the year. Contact the coordinator for more information. |
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| 27 | Microeconomic Analysis | EBM183A05 |
| In this course we study the behavior of rational actors (profit-maximizing firms and utility-maximizing consumers) in competitive markets with the aid of formal, mathematical models. While the theory of competitive markets is a useful tool to understand the economy, the underlying assumptions are strong. Therefore, in the course we will also investigate the case where some of these assumptions do not hold (externalities, imperfect information). |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. P. Heijnen | | Docent(en) | dr. P. Heijnen | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen), -tussentijds tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Little prior knowledge about (micro)economics is assumed, but the students are expected to have a decent mathematics background (i.e. linear algebra, multivariate calculus, probability theory). | | Opmerkingen | Technically no prerequisites, but the students are expected to have a decent mathematics background (i.e. linear algebra, multivariate calculus, probability theory)
Secretary: Helena Lei, phone +31(0)50 36 37018, e-mail h.lei@rug.nl, room: 5411-0743 |
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| 28 | Monetary Theory | EBM129A05 |
| Upon completion of the course a student is able: To use the most important tools of modern monetary economics. To demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the stochastic New Keynesian model, the standard framework of modern monetary economics; To analyze and critically evaluate advanced-level monetary economics models, and to translate the results into common language. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. C.G.F. van der Kwaak | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. L.H. Hoogduindr. C.G.F. van der Kwaak | | Onderwijsvorm | -werkcollege, -hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -schriftelijk tentamen (open vragen) | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Entrance requirement is successful completion of Macroeconomic Theory, EBM127A05. Thorough knowledge of intermediate macroeconomics (bachelor level). Acquaintance with the mathematical tools of static and dynamic optimization. | | Opmerkingen | Weekly lecture and tutorial. Info: dr. Christiaan van der Kwaak, email: c.g.f.van.der.kwaak@rug.nl Secretary Kim Beute, phone +31(0)50 3637018, e-mail k.beute@rug.nl, room 5411.0734 |
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| 29 | Multivariate Data Analysis | EBM895A05 |
| The course will be lectured in multiple sessions. Each session deals with one or more related topics, such as: Regression Analysis, Moderation & Mediation, Hierarchical linear models, and Factor analysis. Given the learning objectives of this course and the target group, the statistical methodology of these analysis methods will be explained and discussed, but not in extreme technical detail. The focus of the course is on accurate application of the methods in scientific research. A key element of the course consists of assignments in which the participants have to apply the multivariate methods. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. T.H.A. Bijmolt | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. T.H.A. Bijmolt A.E. Tatar, PhD. | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Students are expected to have extensive knowledge of univariate and bivariate statistics and testing. | | Opmerkingen | This course can only be taken by PhD- and Research Master students. |
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| 30 | Organization Theory for ReMa | EBM017A05 |
| The course consists of one introduction session and three modules. Jointly, these modules will give students a state-of-art overview of core theories in the field of organization theory. Each module consists of three half day workshops. In each half-day workshop, two papers will be discussed by means of presentation, review, and summary assignments. Students are expected to prepare presentation, review, and summary assignments for each half day workshop. Grading for this course will be based on the evaluation of the presentation, review, and summary assignments. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. D.B. Veltrop | | Docent(en) | dr. D.B. Veltrop | | Onderwijsvorm | -hoorcollege , -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht, -individuele presentatie, actieve deelname | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Students are expected to have a Bachelor's degree in Management, or Organization. They should possess basic knowledge of core management disciplines such as strategic management, information systems, logistics, marketing, operations and HRM. They should also be equipped with the necessary analytical and language skills to: (1) diagnose problems of organizations; (2) propose workable solutions, and; (3) present ideas in a structured and systematic manner. |
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| 31 | Organizational Behaviour for ReMa | EBM769C05 |
| This course aims to give an overview of contemporary issues in the field of Organizational Behavior. The course has a Capita Selecta-approach, which implies that students are offered deeper insights in specific topics that are central in the research of OB/HRM scientists at the University of Groningen. Students acquire advanced knowledge and insights on themes like leadership, diversity, team work, motivation, and power and status. For each of these topics, this course provides students with an overview of the most important theories and approaches, and familiarizes students with the underlying research findings. Based on theoretical propositions, students will critically review and discuss the research on these topics. Students are trained in developing future directions for research within the domain of Organizational Behavior. Furthermore, students will write a well-structured and argued review paper on one of the research topics of the faculty-members of the HRM/OB research program. |
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| 32 | Philosophy of Science and Research Meth. | EBM185A05 |
This course focuses on relevant issues of scientific reasoning, research methodology and philosophy of science, respectively.
In this course students are exposed to a great variety of concepts and theories from the philosophy of social science and research methodology. Why? The idea is that it is relatively easy to just do a piece of research straightforwardly. But to be truly successful requires creativity and 'out-of-the-box' thinking. One must look at the field from a different point of view to find innovative solutions to old questions, or to ask interesting and relevant new questions. |
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| 33 | Strategic Management for ReMa | EBM187A05 |
| This course is aimed at enhancing students' knowledge of the foundations of strategic management research. It is an introductory course especially indicated for future researchers in strategic management or related areas of inquiry, such as international business, organization theory, sociology of organizations, industrial organization, entrepreneurship, marketing strategy, and corporate finance. Along the course, we will introduce and examine a broad range of theories and focus on different research topics informed by these theories. Overall, these theories and topics will help us to answer the fundamental question of strategic management research: Why firms differ in performance. Through the seminars, we will review the main explanations of performance differentials among firms, such as the industry-based view, the resource-based view, industry dynamics, corporate strategies, and issues related to the implementation of these strategies. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Prof. Dr. P.M.M. de Faria | | Docent(en) | Prof. Dr. P.M.M. de Fariaprof. dr. H.J. Drogendijk M. Hanisch | | Onderwijsvorm | -groepsbegeleiding , -individuele begeleiding, -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, -groepspresentatie, -individuele opdracht, -individuele presentatie, -verplichte aanwezigheid | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business. Students are expected to have basic familiarity with strategic management topics. So, having a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Economics is important. Students without such a basic knowledge are advised to read a standard textbook on the course prior to the start of the seminars. Students should also be equipped with the necessary analytical and language skills to: (1) diagnose problems of organizations; (2) propose workable solutions, and; (3) present ideas in a structured and systematic manner. |
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| 34 | Supply Chain Management Research | EBM137A05 |
| Within Operations Management, Supply Chain Management is one of the themes that has attracted a lot of managerial and scientific attention. Driven by outsourcing, globalization and developments in ICT, organizations have realized that the relationship with suppliers and buyers is important. Contemporary research has aimed at understanding different parts of SCM, measuring its impact on performance, its drivers and contingencies among others. The present course will aim at developing a clear picture of the extant literature. Depending on the individual interest specific themes within the area can be further explored. |
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| 35 | Survey Research | EBM138A05 |
| In this course, I hope to expose you to the basics of survey research, provide you with resources, and make you critical thinkers in the research process. It is my goal that by the end of this course, you should have a reasonable start toward designing and conducting a survey study through its various stages of developing a conceptual model with core constructs, identifying or developing appropriate measures, choosing a design and sample, collecting data, analyzing data, and interpreting findings. In doing so, another thing I hope to make clear is that there are advantages and disadvantages to each choice made along the way. Finally, in addition to being able to design and conduct your own research, by the end of this course you should be able to critically evaluate others' research (at least on methodological grounds). |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | dr. T.A. de Vries | | Docent(en) | dr. T.A. de Vries | | Onderwijsvorm | gecombineerde hoor-/werkcolleges | | Toetsvorm | -individuele opdracht | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, with a basic knowledge of organizational research methods and statistics. |
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| 36 | Theoretical Corporate Finance | EBM857C05 |
| This course provides a theoretical introduction to corporate finance, financial structure of the firm and financial contracting. The course elaborates on corporate finance topics covered in introductory corporate finance courses in bachelor programmes. The distinctive feature of the course is that it emphasizes the theoretical foudations of corporate finance and hence focuses on theoretical models, rather than practical rules and/or details of institutional arrangements. The course will use many insights from contract theory, and especially focuses on moral hazard behavior and principal-agent problems. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | Prof. Dr. S. Gangopadhyay | | Docent(en) | Prof. Dr. S. Gangopadhyay | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege | | Toetsvorm | -groepspresentatie, -individueel mondeling tentamen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | For students in the Research Master in Economics & Business, who have taken a ReMa course in microeconomics.
Students will have enough prior knowledge about microeconomics. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: G. Pol, +31 (0)50 363 3685, e-mail g.pol@rug.nl, room 5411-0836
This course covers the second part of Tirole, J.. The first part is taught in the masters course "Corporate Finance". |
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| 37 | Trade, Environment and Growth | EBM097A05 |
| This course (for which basic knowledge of matrix algebra is indispensable) applies input-output analysis to issues on trade, on environment, and on growth. For the production of commodities and services, industries depend on other industries for their intermediate products. More and more, such linkages between industries cross borders. Input-output analysis is a tool that takes such interdependencies in the production structure into full account. It has been applied to a wide variety of topics, ranging from international and development economics to disciplines dealing with energy and environmental issues. The course will focus on three such topics. Typical questions are the following. How much high-skilled labor in the US is involved in satisfying the demand for cars by households in Australia, reflecting trade in production factors? What is the greenhouse gas footprint of China, or how large are the Chinese exports of greenhouse gas emissions? What percentage of the growth in German GDP between 1995 and 2009 was due to the increased household consumption in the rest of the EU? To analyze these questions, the World Input-Output Database will be used. |
| Faculteit | Economie en Bedrijfskunde | | Voertaal | Engels | | Coordinator | prof. dr. H.W.A. Dietzenbacher | | Docent(en) | prof. dr. H.W.A. Dietzenbacherprof. dr. B. Los | | Onderwijsvorm | -interactief hoorcollege , -practicum | | Toetsvorm | -groepsopdracht, schriftelijk tentamen met open vragen | | ECTS | 5 | | Entreevoorwaarden | Students with a BSc degree in Economics & Business Economics, Econometrics and Operations Research (or a comparable degree). Basic knowledge of matrix algebra is indispensable for this course. An indication for a sufficient background is Chapters 15 and 16 in Essential Mathematics for Economic Analysis (4th edition) by Sydstaeter, Hammond and Strom, which is taught in the second year course Matrix Analysis and Optimization. | | Opmerkingen | Secretary: gem.feb@rug.nl, +31 (0)50 363 3458, 5411 0538 |
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