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Economics and Business Economics

After graduation

Economics touches everything. It affects every business, every government and every individual. To this end, a great many businesses and institutions are seeking intelligent individuals who understand how the economy works and who can help them find solutions to economic questions. While the Bachelor's in Economics and Business Economics will effectively prepare you for a job, most students continue their studies with a Master's programme.

Specialise with a Master's degree

A Master’s programme enables you to gain advanced knowledge and engage in experience-based learning. The specialised knowledge and experience gained in your Master’s are assets in the job market that help you climb the career ladder. With your Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Business Economics you are guaranteed admission to one or more associated Economics and Business Master’s programmes. These follow-on Master’s programmes align seamlessly with your Bachelor’s programme.

Masters you have unconditional access to

Did you take a minor in a specific discipline during your Bachelor's programme? If so, you may be eligible for admission to the Master's programmes relating to that discipline. For some of these, certain admission requirements apply.

Find out which other Masters you can do with your Bachelor's
Career prospects after completing a Master’s
Starting salary*

€3,108 gross

Average time to find a job

2 months

*After obtaining a Master's degree in Economics. Source: SEO Benchmark Rapport 2022.

Where do our graduates work?

As an economist or business economist, you could take a position with employers such as:

  • multinationals, banks, pension funds and insurers (as a financial analyst, stock trader, investment expert, controller or account manager, for example)
  • large and small businesses in all manner of sectors (as a business analyst, strategic consultant, data analyst or portfolio manager, for example)
  • government ministries (as an economic adviser or policy officer, for example)
  • academic institutions (as a researcher or PhD candidate, for example)
  • consultancy bureaus (as an accountant or management consultant, for example)
What about an academic career?
Brunno de Lima de Mello, student BSc Economics and Business Economics
'You work on situations that you would experience in the field'

'I realised that this Bachelor's was the only one with a real diverse quality. Business, finance and economics subjects are covered, helping you with situations that you would experience in the field.'

Read about Brunno's experiences

Professional development and career preparation during your Bachelor’s

The Economics and Business Career Centre (EBCC) offers advice and support for your professional development. From the first year of your Bachelor’s, you can reach out to the EBCC for:

  • personal advice on your study and career choices (e.g. added value of a Master’s);
  • developing professional skills and gaining practical experience (internship, study-related secondary job);
  • preparing for the Dutch labour market.

Your skills and experiences are essential in today’s rapidly changing job market. With the EBCC's support, you will be ready to start your career with confidence after graduation.

The EBCC and the study associations often organise career events. Here you can expand your network with professional contacts and learn about the latest developments in the field.

What can the EBCC do for you?

Internship and exchange

During or after your studies you have the possibility to do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students an internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.

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