Master of Science [M.S] (Econometrics and Operations Research)
STEM Course
1 year
Full Time
On Campus
Field of Study:
$14,030 /Yr
€13,490 /Yr
- Econometrics is the science and art of using statistical methods to analyze financial, marketing, and economic data, nowadays often Big Data. Operations Research is the science and art of making better decisions in economics, management, and finance using mathematical methods.
- Econometrics Specializations:
- Climate Econometrics
- Econometrics and Data Science
- Econometric Theory
- Financial Econometrics
- Marketing Data Science
- Quantitative Economics
- The master's program in Econometrics and Operations Research at VU Amsterdam offers students an opportunity to develop their quantitative skills for their use in Finance, Marketing, Economics, and Business. Students will advance themselves in a field that is constantly developing and is always looking for people with the relevant quantitative know-how to make better decisions in the world of work, people, and economics.
- The track Econometrics focuses on developments in theory, methodology, and application of econometric and statistical methods for the analysis of financial, marketing, economic, climate data, nowadays often Big Data. Econometrics connects to many academic disciplines including mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, finance, and business studies, and is primarily concerned with the science and art of using statistics, data science, and econometric methods for the analysis of economic/finance/marketing/climate data. Specializations within the Econometrics trace are Climate Econometrics, Econometric Theory, Econometrics and Data Science, Financial Econometrics, Marketing Data Science, and Quantitative Economics.
- The track Operations Research focuses on the development and application of quantitative methods for analyzing economic issues. Operations Research connects to many academic disciplines including mathematics, computer science, finance, and business studies, and is concerned with optimizing strategic and operational business processes that can be found in, for example, transport networks, stock management, and advanced decision support systems. Specializations within the Operations Research track are Financial Engineering, Operations Research Theory, and Quantitative Logistics.
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Important Dates
Event | Application Date |
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Application Deadline For 2024 Intake | |
Tuition Fees
Year | 1st Year Fees |
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Tuition Fees | $14030 (EUR 13490) |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
Operations Research Track:
- The Master's program Econometrics and Operations Research, track Operations Research, is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in mathematics.
- The requirements of admission are that the applicant has followed courses in Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, Analysis, and Statistics at the level of our Bachelor EOR.
- It is important that students have experience with optimization and numerical programming in, for example, Python, R, Matlab, Java, or C/C++.
Econometrics Track:
- A university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in mathematics (analysis, calculus), probability, (mathematical) statistics, econometrics, and computer programming.
- If students can show certified exam results for courses that are related to the subjects and are of a comparable level (each course with a workload of 6 EC or close to it), this is satisfactory. The equivalence will be evaluated by the Examination Board and its approval determines the admission.
- Basic knowledge of computer programming is also required.
Indian Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- VU Amsterdam requires all applicants to take an English test. Exceptions are made for students who have completed a bachelor's or master's in Canada, the USA, UK, Ireland, New Zealand, or Australia.
- TOEFL and IELTS tests must have been completed no more than two years before 1st September of the year in which your course starts.
- Note: TOEFL MyBestScore is not accepted.
International students hailing from non-English speaking countries also need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
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Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
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Axol Science Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,080/Yr$2,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCompany-Sponsored | |
ASID Foundation Legacy Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 4,160/Yr$4,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Amsterdam Merit Scholarships | Scholarship per student$ 26,000/Yr$25,000 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeCollege-Specific | |
Orange Tulip Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 4,711/Yr$4,530 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based | |
Orange Knowledge Programme | Scholarship per studentVariable Amount | Level Of StudyMaster | TypeMerit-Based | |
University of Twente Holland Scholarship | Scholarship per student$ 2,600/Yr$2,500 | Level Of StudyBachelor | TypeMerit-Based |
Options Available
Program | Delivery Type | Duration | Program Type | Tution Fees |
M.S Econometrics and Operations Research - Econometric Theory | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $14029.6 |
M.S Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Econometrics | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $14029.6 |
M.S Econometrics and Operations Research - Financial Engineering | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $14029.6 |
M.S Econometrics and Operations Research - Marketing Data Science | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $14029.6 |
M.S Econometrics and Operations Research - Operations Research Theory | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $14029.6 |
M.S Econometrics and Operations Research - Quantitative Economics | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $14029.6 |
M.S Economics - International and Macroeconomic Policy | full time | 1 year | on-campus | $14029.6 |
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