The track Industrial Organisation, Regulation & Competition Policy (IORCP) of the Master’s programme in Economics at the University of Amsterdam analyses the workings of imperfectly competitive markets. Develop a thorough understanding of modern oligopoly theory and become fluent in the current issues of market regulation and competition policy.

One Master's, six tracks

The Master's programme in Economics offers six fascinating academic specialisation tracks:

• Industrial Organisation, Regulation & Competition Policy;
• Development Economics;
• Public Economic Policy;
• Monetary Policy & Banking;
• International Economics & Globalisation;
• Behavioural Economics & Game Theory;

The programme provides you with an advanced level of understanding of the economics core (microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics) in combination with an upper-advanced level of understanding in one of the six tracks.

Degree 

Upon successful completion of the programme, you will receive an accredited Master’s degree in Economics and the title Master of Science (MSc).

The Amsterdam School of Economics

The Amsterdam School of Economics at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) has an excellent reputation, with an international focus and many highly reputable researchers and teachers. The UvA, placed 50th in the QS World University Rankings 2014-2015, is a challenging environment where critical thinking and an independent and inquisitive mind can roam free. Thanks to a diverse influx of students and an active network of international alumni, you’ll be able to share memories with other ASE graduates for years to come.

Rankings and reputation

• 50th in the world and 1st in the Netherlands (QS World University Rankings 2014-2015);
• 42th worldwide in the Faculty Area Rankings for Social Sciences and Management (QS World University Rankings 2014-2015)
• top 50 Social Science Universities and 1st in Netherlands (Times Higher Education rankings 2013-14);
• member of LERU (League of European Research Universities), an exclusive network of renowned research universities;
• member of Universitas 21, a network of 27 leading research-intensive universities in 17 countries;
• the Amsterdam School of Economics is an excellently ranked school with an international outlook and highly valued researchers and lecturers;
• The ASE has a highly diverse student body and a vibrant community of international alumni.