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.

Study programme

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).

Entry requirements

• You can apply for this minor if you are a Bachelor’s student and have obtained at least 60 ECTS at the time of application. The minor is also open to students from higher professional education (HBO).
• Students from the UvA Bachelor's programme in Business Administration obtain an exemption for the course “Principles of Economics” . These students have to take one additional course from among the above list of restrictive-choice electives in order to ensure that their Minor-programme consists of 30 EC.
• Students from the UvA Bachelor's programme in Econometrics and Data Science, Business Analytics or Actuarial Science obtain an exemption for the courses “Principles of Economics” and “Mathematics 1 for Economics”. You have to take two additional courses from the above list of restricted-choice electives in order to ensure that your Minor programme consists of 30 EC.
• This minor is not open for students from the UvA Bachelor Economics and Business Economics.

When applying, please submit:

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

Required prior knowledge

• No prior knowledge in the field of economics is required.
• Students are expected to possess sufficient quantitative skills.
• No prior knowledge in the field of mathematics is required, but students are strongly advised to prepare well if they have doubts about their mathematical skills.

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).