Are you interested in globalisation, emerging economies and international trade? If so, consider this minor. In this minor you set out to thoroughly analyse phenomena such as economic growth, unemployment and inflation and the design of and challenges to budgetary and monetary policies.
With this knowledge you can understand and evaluate current theoretical and factual developments in the (world) economy. When you have completed this minor, you will be able to participate in and contribute to economic policy discussions. After this minor you will have a major advantage when seeking employment in the public sector, in private corporations, NGOs and international organisations.
This minor consists of 30 EC spread over 2 semesters. There are 4 compulsory courses which cover a wide range of topics in macroeconomics (24 EC). This is supplemented with 1 restricted-choice elective that gives you the possibility to gain more knowledge of a particular subject (6 EC).
Important Dates and selection process
You can apply for this minor between 30 April 2024 10:00 AM and 1 August 2024 01:00 PM (or earlier if the maximum number of participants for the minor has been reached). Selection for this minor is based on the first come first serve principle.
Please note that you can only be admitted to one minor at UvA Economics and Business at a time. However, you can apply for a maximum of two minors. A potential second choice will only be taken into consideration if you are not selected for the minor you applied for first.
What do you need to apply?
Non UvA-students
UvA students
*To apply for the minor via the application form, you must log in with your UvA-net-ID. If you log in automatically with your personal account, it will not let you in. If this occurs, please make sure to open the minor application link in an incognito window.
After admission: register for courses
After being admitted to the minor, you need to register for the individual courses of the minor. The course registration period for the first semester will take place on the following dates:
All information about course registration will be included in the email you receive after you are admitted to the minor. All minor students have a guaranteed spot for a course.
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).