The Amsterdam School of Economics is one of the few Dutch universities to offer a selection of no less than 6 tracks. After the common 1^st block, you can choose the track that suits you best.

You can choose from the following tracks:

1. Behavioural Economics and Game Theory
2. Development Economics
3. Environmental Economics
4. International Finance and Trade
5. Monetary Policy and Banking
6. Public Policy

Depending on the track of your choice, you can also choose 1 of our electives:

• Economic Growth
• Empirical Market Analysis
• Financial Institutions and Banking
• Financial Regulation
• Globalisation, Growth and Development
• Human Development
• Public Finance and Fiscal Policy

In this course you will learn about modern macroeconomic models. You will learn how to use these models to explain and evaluate recent events and policy interventions. For example, the effect of uncertainty on savings, welfare and investment, the causes and nature of unemployment and inflation and the role of monetary and fiscal authorities. 

In this course you will learn to understand the workings and limitations of the market. You will learn how to analyse consumer and producer behaviour and how to use basic game theory. The central question is: what can markets do and when do they fail? What determines the outcome, and how does that depend on market structure?

In this course you will learn about regression analysis. In applied economics this is a powerful tool to analyse empirical relationships. You will learn how to interpret estimation and testing results and build a satisfactory empirical model. You will follow lectures and take part in lab sessions to acquire practical econometric skills by making computer exercises.

The Master’s thesis is the final requirement for your graduation. It is your chance to dive deep into an economics topic that you are enthusiastic about. You will present your research and findings in your thesis. A professor in your business economics field of choice (track) will supervise and support you in writing your thesis.

Highly motivated students can participate in the MSc Economics Honours programme. This challenging programme is a great chance to stand out for future employers.

Learn more about the Honours programme

If you have completed your curriculum, you can do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students it is an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.

Are you interested in learning Dutch? There are different options to give you the opportunity to maximise your Dutch experience and prepare for your future job in the Netherlands.

Many of our students are members of a study association. It is fun and useful for your future career at the same time. Faculty student associations are a great way to meet fellow students and future employers. They organise study trips (abroad), career events, weekly debates, parties and receptions with drinks. Sometimes you can also purchase your textbooks and course syllabi at reduced rates.

Overview Study Associations

• Faculty student association Sefa
• International Student Committee (ISC, part of Sefa)
• International Student Network Amsterdam (ISN, part of Sefa)
• Study Association Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operational Research (VSAE)
• Financial Study Association Amsterdam (FSA)
• International study association (AIESEC)

Amsterdam has a thriving student community with many activities organised outside of the university’s grounds. You will find student associations focusing on networking, specific interests and sports. It is only at sororities and fraternities that you can expect an initiation ritual (hazing).

At university, you are entitled to make your voice heard and assess the quality of your own education. Students can participate in the discussion on the university's education policy in various ways, such as by joining the Programme Committee or the Faculty Student Council. You can also stand for election and dedicate your efforts to the programme and your fellow students.