After successfully finishing the minor Economics: Transition Minor (60 EC) you have acquired a thorough knowledge on the main theories and applications in the field of Economics. This knowledge allows you to understand and evaluate current developments in the (world) economy. You can use this knowledge to participate in and contribute to policy discussions.

Study programme

You need at least one academic year to complete this minor and the programme consists of 60 EC. To finish this minor, you have to follow 8 compulsory courses and supplement these with 12 EC in restricted-choice electives.

Continue your studies with a Master's programme

This minor gives you direct access to the Master’s programme in Economics or Business Economics.

Entry requirements

• You can apply for the minor if you are a Bachelor’s student and have obtained at least 60 ECTS from university-level courses at the time of application. The minor is not open to students from higher professional education (HBO).

• This minor is open for students from the UvA Economics and Business Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Instead of the course "Principles of Economics", you have to take an additional restricted-choice elective.
• This minor is not open for other UvA Economics and Business Bachelor’s programmes.

When applying, please submit:

• a signed and stamped extract of your study results (for non-UvA students)

Required prior knowledge

You are expected to possess sufficient quantitative knowledge. The minor Economics: Transition Minor (60 EC) is a difficult programme.

This means that students are assumed to have previously studied mathematics at the vwo level A or B. Students are strongly advised to take a Summer School in Mathematics if the aforementioned knowledge is not present or if they would feel more secure after brushing up their knowledge in this field. The course Statistics 1 for Economics provides an excellent basis for self-study should deficiencies exist with respect to the knowledge of statistics.

Application and Admission

For the academic year 2025–2026, you can apply from 1 April to 13 May. You are guaranteed placement if you apply and meet the entry requirements. There is no limit on the number of places.

Contact

For more general information about applying for and taking a minor, visit the student website about minors at UvA Economics and Business. Or you can contact the Education Desk ((make sure to choose an UvA Economics and Business programme to see the correct information).