Careers
With the broad range of skills, in-depth knowledge and international expertise this programme provides, you will have everything you need to start your career. Graduates can be found in a wide variety of business and public organisations, like banks, commercial organisations, consultancies, government agencies and NGOs.
2 months
€3,212
Orientation Year Permit
Where do our graduates work?
These are some positions currently held by Finance graduates:
- consultant at McKinsey, Deloitte, PwC
- market maker at Optiver
- business analyst at DHL or ABN Amro Bank
- decision support analyst at Royal Bank of Scotland
- financial analyst at AkzoNobel
Career in research
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Start off with the Research Master’s
Thinking of a career in academia? The best way to prepare yourself is to follow a research Master's programme before you commence with your PhD. The Research Master's programme in Economics, Finance and Econometrics is offered by the Tinbergen Institute. It offers you access to a doctoral programme at the UvA or another university.
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Obtain your PhD
Your MSc in Finance also provides you with an excellent opportunity to go on to pursue doctoral studies in a thriving PhD programme taught by international experts. We offer thriving English-taught PhD programmes with excellent opportunities if you want to embark on a doctoral thesis following your Master’s.
Alumni network
All graduates have access to our extensive alumni network, with more than 186.000 alumni worldwide. This network empowers graduates to connect with fellow alumni, students, staff, and corporate relations of UvA Economics and Business. They can explore their fields of interest and discover new opportunities.
Professional development and career preparation during your Master’s
The Economics and Business Career Centre (EBCC) offers advice and support for your professional development and preparation for your career. During your Master’s you can reach out to the EBCC for:
- information about internships;
- personal advice on your career path;
- preparing for job applications and the Dutch labour market.
During your studies, you will develop professional skills and gain practical experience by solving business-oriented cases and connecting theory to practice. These skills and experiences are your currency in a rapidly evolving labour market. After completing your Master’s, you will start your career with confidence.
The EBCC and the study associations often organise career events. Here you meet employers, expand your network with professional contacts and learn about the latest developments in the field.
Internship and exchange
If you have completed your curriculum, you can do an internship or go on an exchange abroad. For international students, an internship is an excellent opportunity to experience the Dutch labour market.
Why did these alumni Marjolein van Hage, Theo and Martijn Molenaar decide to study Finance at the University of Amsterdam? And where do they work now?