Double Degree Bsc² in Econometrics and Economics 2018-2019

Erasmus School of Economics Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics 2018-2019

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Welcome 02 Curriculum 04 Course Overview 05 Testimonial Wendelien Bakelaar 06 Make the most of it 07 Dialogue 08 Admission and Application 10 After your studies 12 Testimonial Myrthe van Dieijen 13 Working in Economics / Econometrics 14 Facts 15 5 good reasons 16 Your student life 20 Arrange your studies 22 Study in Rotterdam 24 What's next? 27

Welcome

Erasmus School of Economics is where innovative Our excellent reputation is based on hard work and education and the application of theoretic concrete results: our graduates are the living proof knowledge come together. Here, in the European that Rotterdam offers the ideal starting point for a capital of economics and logistics, inspiring lecturers successful career in the economic field. We gladly Colofon will challenge you. Here you will study with challenge you, too. Design: Fabrique ambitious fellow students from all over the world. DTP: PanArt Here, you will benefit from our strong ties with both Get inspired. Make it happen. Photography: Levien Willemse, Kees Stuip, Gerhard Nel, Rick Keus, the private and public sector. If these qualities suit Marc Heeman, Bas Czerwinski, Caren Huygelen, Michelle Muus your ambitions, then Erasmus School of Economics Professor Philip Hans Franses in Rotterdam is where you should be. Dean Erasmus School of Economics No rights can be obtained from the contents of this brochure.

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Welcome

2 3 Course Overview

Curriculum Bachelor year 1 Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics Block 1 Introduction to Introduction to Analysis Statistics

Block 2 Microeconomics Matrix Algebra Guidance

he curriculum Years two, three and four Block 3 Macroeconomics Analysis The Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics The following three years all combine economic and Block 4 Vector Calculus Probability Theory Introduction to Programming and Economics programme covers both econometric subjects. In the second year of the T Block 5 Statistics Linear Programming Mathematical Methods Philosophy of Economics worldwide issues related to economics double bachelor programme, you will lay the and business, and the application of mathematical groundwork with mainly basic subjects in and statistical techniques to help answer economic economics. You choose your economic major in Bachelor year 2 questions. This programme enables you to complete year three and your econometric major in year four. two entire three-year bachelor programmes in four In this final year you can take a minor (a combi- Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics years. With extra lectures and exams you can earn nation of electives) and choose from a range of Block 1 Accounting Advanced Statistics Programming two BSc degrees in two thirds of the original time. minors at or outside Erasmus School of Economics. With these extra lectures and exams you acquire an You may also study abroad during this period. You Block 2 Finance 1 Nonlinear Optimisation average of 66 credits each year instead of the complete the bachelor phase by writing a combined Block 3 Applied Microeconomics Econometrics 1 Academic Skills standard 60 credits. What’s more, after completion thesis. Block 4 Marketing Introduction to Econometrics 2 you can either proceed with one or two master Behavioural Economics programmes. It is a small scale programme that An example from the classroom Block 5 Organisation and Strategy Intermediate Accounting facilitates personal attention and intensive guidance. A wine merchant wants to know how his sales would be affected if he applied discounts of 10% or The first year 25%. One bottle of wine gives you six glasses, and in Bachelor year 3 You will be kick-starting your first year here by a small experiment the sales are observed given the participating in the Take-Off, the Erasmus School of price of one glass of wine. How would you advise Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics Economics introduction event. It’s the perfect the wine merchant? Here are the data of the opportunity to meet your fellow students and find experiment: Block 1 International Economics Economics of the Welfare State Combinatorial Optimisation your way around campus. In your first year, the Block 2 Game Theory and its Major Economics and programme focuses primarily on Econometrics and Price Sales Applications Business Economics Operations Research with various basic subjects in 1 17956 Block 3 Markov Processes mathematics and statistics. This introduction 1 16641 Block 4 Simulation includes solving choice problems through 1 12321 Block 5 Introductory Seminar Case Time Series Analysis mathematics and a training in programming to help 1 14161 The model is linear, and of the form: Studies Econometrics and OR you implement mathematical models. The courses 0.90 10404 ln Sales = a+b * ln Price Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Philosophy 0.90 15876 0.90 43681 of Economics complete your first year. Bachelor year 4 0.75 33489 0.75 23409 Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics 0.75 77841 Block 1 Minor/ Internship/ Study abroad / Electives Construct the model and determine the values a and Block 2 b, and interpret b. What economic variable is b? On Block 3 History of Economic Thought www.eur.nl/english/bachelor/exercise, you can find Major Econometrics and Operations Research Block 4 suggestions to make and check the model, and how you can advise the merchant. Block 5 Bachelor’s Thesis BSc²

4 5 Course Overview

Curriculum Bachelor year 1 Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics Block 1 Introduction to Introduction to Analysis Statistics

Block 2 Microeconomics Matrix Algebra Guidance he curriculum Years two, three and four Block 3 Macroeconomics Analysis The Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics The following three years all combine economic and Block 4 Vector Calculus Probability Theory Introduction to Programming and Economics programme covers both econometric subjects. In the second year of the T Block 5 Statistics Linear Programming Mathematical Methods Philosophy of Economics worldwide issues related to economics double bachelor programme, you will lay the and business, and the application of mathematical groundwork with mainly basic subjects in and statistical techniques to help answer economic economics. You choose your economic major in Bachelor year 2 questions. This programme enables you to complete year three and your econometric major in year four. two entire three-year bachelor programmes in four In this final year you can take a minor (a combi- Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics years. With extra lectures and exams you can earn nation of electives) and choose from a range of Block 1 Accounting Advanced Statistics Programming two BSc degrees in two thirds of the original time. minors at or outside Erasmus School of Economics. With these extra lectures and exams you acquire an You may also study abroad during this period. You Block 2 Finance 1 Nonlinear Optimisation average of 66 credits each year instead of the complete the bachelor phase by writing a combined Block 3 Applied Microeconomics Econometrics 1 Academic Skills standard 60 credits. What’s more, after completion thesis. Block 4 Marketing Introduction to Econometrics 2 you can either proceed with one or two master Behavioural Economics programmes. It is a small scale programme that An example from the classroom Block 5 Organisation and Strategy Intermediate Accounting facilitates personal attention and intensive guidance. A wine merchant wants to know how his sales would be affected if he applied discounts of 10% or The first year 25%. One bottle of wine gives you six glasses, and in Bachelor year 3 You will be kick-starting your first year here by a small experiment the sales are observed given the participating in the Take-Off, the Erasmus School of price of one glass of wine. How would you advise Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics Economics introduction event. It’s the perfect the wine merchant? Here are the data of the opportunity to meet your fellow students and find experiment: Block 1 International Economics Economics of the Welfare State Combinatorial Optimisation your way around campus. In your first year, the Block 2 Game Theory and its Major Economics and programme focuses primarily on Econometrics and Price Sales Applications Business Economics Operations Research with various basic subjects in 1 17956 Block 3 Markov Processes mathematics and statistics. This introduction 1 16641 Block 4 Simulation includes solving choice problems through 1 12321 Block 5 Introductory Seminar Case Time Series Analysis mathematics and a training in programming to help 1 14161 The model is linear, and of the form: Studies Econometrics and OR you implement mathematical models. The courses 0.90 10404 ln Sales = a+b * ln Price Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Philosophy 0.90 15876 0.90 43681 of Economics complete your first year. Bachelor year 4 0.75 33489 0.75 23409 Double Degree BSc² in Econometrics and Economics 0.75 77841 Block 1 Minor/ Internship/ Study abroad / Electives Construct the model and determine the values a and Block 2 b, and interpret b. What economic variable is b? On Block 3 History of Economic Thought www.eur.nl/english/bachelor/exercise, you can find Major Econometrics and Operations Research Block 4 suggestions to make and check the model, and how you can advise the merchant. Block 5 Bachelor’s Thesis BSc²

4 5 By switching to BSc² I was able to satisfy my thirst for Make the most of it knowledge and challenges, and become a better econometrician at the same time.

tudying abroad Bachelor Honours Class We wholeheartedly encourage you to Are you a high-achieving student and would you like S study abroad during the fourth year of an extra challenge? The Bachelor Honours Class your bachelor programme. And with so offers you the opportunity to broaden your horizons, many international partner universities, you can to extend your knowledge and further develop your attend lectures anywhere in the world. Where would skills. The extracurricular programme offers you a you like to go? The United Kingdom, Norway, unique chance to attend guest lectures by industry Sweden, Italy, Spain or France? Or would you rather leaders and experts in the fields of science, business study in Japan, Hong Kong, the United States, and politics on different current economic issues Canada or Australia? Anything goes. Just outline the and improve your academic, writing and courses you intend to take abroad in a study plan presentation skills in various assignments. beforehand and make sure they can be incorporated into your study programme to help avoid any study Gaining practical experience delay. And remember to look into available grants At Erasmus School of Economics, the chances to and subsidies to cover expenses associated with gain practical experience are yours for the taking. By studying abroad! joining a business research group in your second or third year, for example, you can help companies Student associations solve issues related to your specialisation. These As a BSc² student you have all the opportunities in groups are supervised by a professor. You and your the world to enjoy an active student life. The city of group will present the results of your research both Rotterdam as well as a variety of student to fellow students and to the company involved. associations offer you all sorts of activities, be it on a Another option is to do an internship. Our rich social or a professionally oriented level. FAECTOR, network provides you with plenty of opportunities. for example, is your thriving student faculty An internship gives you a taste of what is out there association for aspiring econometricians. They host and the chance to put your knowledge into practice career events, parties and a football tournament, but and solve real problems encountered by real are also the driving force behind study trips abroad companies. Wendelien Bakelaar and visits to various investment banks in London. The Economic Faculty Association Rotterdam (EFR) also has a lot to offer: company visits, study trips, book sales and the yearly Business Week are but a Student BSc² Econometrics/Economics few of their activities. Perfectionist, driven and crazy about mathematics. After my first very enjoyable year of Econometrics, I Those words best described me when I was about to concluded that I wanted to know much more about Sounds good? Visit www.faector.nl and www.efr.nl decide what to study. At first, I only knew I needed Economics. By switching to the double degree BSc² for more information. sufficient challenge in my study. And when it comes I was able to satisfy my thirst for knowledge and to challenges, Econometrics is notorious. So that’s challenges, and become a better econometrician at what I wanted to do. I enrolled in Erasmus School of the same time. Economics because of its incredible amount of extracurricular activities, but also the city’s hardworking mentality appealed to me.

2 7 By switching to BSc² I was able to satisfy my thirst for Make the most of it knowledge and challenges, and become a better econometrician at the same time.

2 7 Dialogue

Professor Ivo Arnold Programme director "The Double Degree BSc² programme is unique as it combines the insightful skills of the Economics programme with the quantitative skills of the Econometrics programme. Our graduates are in high demand in both business and academia. This comes as no surprise to us: with BSc² you cover a wide range of topics and skills. As the Economics programme focuses more on conceptual issues (like inflation, profit, transactions, utility, turnover), the Econometrics programme is primarily concerned Floris van Keeken with quantitative issues (risk, forecasts, uncertainty, probability and scenario).

All in all, a golden combination companies and Student BSc² Econometrics/ Economics institutes are very keen on. I even dare to say that "The main reason for me to take on both Economics graduating from this programme will open doors for and Econometrics was the perfect synergy between you that remain shut for others." the two. Of course, two programmes at the same time cost you a serious amount of time per week. But if you manage your time well, you will notice that you still have lots of time left for extracurricular activities like joining a student association or organising interesting events.

The link with the business world is a great feature of Erasmus School of Economics. What I like most, is the fact that you engage in all sorts of real world problems and cases here. You learn all the methods and techniques to analyse these cases and come up with proper solutions of real value, corresponding to the state of affairs in the business world."

The link with the business world is a great feature of Erasmus School of 8 Economics. 9 Dialogue

The link with the business world is a great feature of Erasmus School of 8 Economics. 9 Admission and application

he programme for you? Foreign students Econometricians examine the A diploma equivalent to the Dutch pre-university level T mathematical aspects of economic will most probably qualify you for admission to the problems. Economists strive for a deep programme. In addition you need at least an average understanding of the nature of these problems. Are grade of 7 (on a 1 to 10 scale) or equivalent. You are you interested in both? Do you have the talent to also required to have passed Mathematics on a high solve economic issues using the most advanced level. techniques? Are you ambitious, self-motivated and eager to study with international students? Then BSc² Selection procedure is the programme for you! Please note, that even if you do meet the requirements and apply, you will not automatically be admitted to this programme. You will have to be Improving your chances selected for both the econometrics and the As a prospective student in the BSc² economics and business economics degree programme, you have a better chance of programme by our Selection Committee. The being selected if you: Committee will take into account your grades, your international experience and your motivation to be • enjoy and are good at advanced part of the BSc² programme. mathematics (Dutch profiles “NT” or "NG" in combination with mathematics B); Study counselling • have great analytical and problem-solving Studying here is a joint effort. That’s why our senior skills; students act as mentors for first year students. In • have a good command of English; addition, we offer a range of services to help you • find an international setting inspiring; make the most of your bachelor programme. Study • are as persistent as you are ambitious. advisers, student counsellors, university psychologists and others are ready to help you with studying, effective planning, personal matters or any other Admission requirements issues. Due to the small scale of the BSc² Econometrics and Economics programme, we only allow a limited Binding study advice Do you enjoy number of students to start each year. Our Selection There’s more to studying at Erasmus School of Committee takes great care in selecting our students Economics than a qualification on paper. A positive mathematics? and will review your diploma, mathematical attitude, a strong work ethic and motivation are competence, motivation and your command of paramount, if only because you need to pass all your English. We may ask you to demonstrate these first year courses within one academic year to qualities before accepting you as a candidate. continue your studies. To this end, we offer an active guidance programme to help you complete your Dutch students courses on time and avoid study delay. To qualify for admission, you need a Dutch vwo diploma that includes Mathematics level B and a minimum average grade of 7 in your vwo final exam.

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10 11 In my view, having the After your studies practical knowledge of economics and the mathematical knowledge of econometrics is a great combination.

nowledge and skills The BSc² Econometrics/Economics Double Degree K programme will bring you: • extensive knowledge of the most important economic theories; • the ability to apply mathematics to economic and social issues; • the ability to link theories to real life situations; • knowledge of how to use your analytical expertise and your social and communication skills in a professional environment.

Master programmes Your BSc² degrees allow you to do as many as two programmes from our one year Econometrics and our Economics master programmes:

Programmes in Econometrics and Management Science • Business Analytics and Quantitative Marketing • Econometrics • Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics • Quantitative Finance

Programmes in Economics and Business • Behavioural Economics • Industrial Dynamics and Strategy • Data Science and Marketing Analytics • Financial Economics • Economics of Management and Organisation • Health Economics • International Economics • Marketing • Policy Economics • Urban, Port and Transport Economics

Programmes in Accounting, Auditing and Control • Accounting and Auditing • Accounting and Control • Accounting and Finance Myrthe van Dieijen Research masters (two years) • Research Master in Economics PhD student at ERIM • Research Master in Business and Management What I valued most in my bachelor in Economics I am currently a PhD candidate at the Econometric and Business Economics was the wide range of Institute, as I am still very passionate about Career prospects courses in various fields, such as Finance, Marketing econometrics. In my view, having the practical With a degree in Economics or Econometrics the world is your oyster. and Macro Economics. However, during my knowledge of economics and the mathematical A double degree will add to your value even more and can take you bachelor in Economics I discovered I desired to knowledge of econometrics is a great combination. anywhere, career wise: learn more about the mathematical background in No matter what you choose to do in life, with a • multinationals (in finance, marketing, logistics); the economic theories. Through a premaster, I was degree in Econometrics or Economics, the sky is the • banks, assurance firms, consultancy firms; able to switch to Econometrics and I graduated in limit! • government agencies, universities (international academic career); the field of Quantitative Finance. • international organisations like the OECD or the IMF.

12 2 In my view, having the After your studies practical knowledge of economics and the mathematical knowledge of econometrics is a great combination.

Master programmes Your BSc² degrees allow you to do as many as two programmes from our one year Econometrics and our Economics master programmes:

Programmes in Econometrics and Management Science • Business Analytics and Quantitative Marketing • Econometrics • Operations Research and Quantitative Logistics • Quantitative Finance

12 2 Working in economics / Facts econometrics

conometrics/economics in the field The importance of econometrics and E economics is ever-increasing: the world and all its social, technical and economic processes aren't as clear-cut as they used to be. Leaders who fully Globalisation has led to worldwide production chains; the internet enables firms to target customers understand the individually and advances in information technology have tied financial markets together. The complexity diversity of modern of these processes demands a scientific approach. economies Economists provide insights in these processes, while econometricians add mathematical and statistical techniques and models to manage and resolve issues in areas like logistics, marketing and finance. Models that help improve decision making, from transport hubs and ad placement to the development of hy Econometrics/Economics? Rankings investment strategies. The BSc² Econometrics/Economics At Erasmus School of Economics we keep score in Wprogramme will bring you: our efforts to become the best in Economics and Challenges for the econometrician or economist Econometrics both in research and in teaching. There’s no doubt you will encounter many • a unique combination of insights and skills; Several rankings compare universities in these fields. fascinating issues during the course of your career as • two distinctive degrees, highly valued in the public We gladly measure and publish our performance in an economist and econometrician. Depending on and private sector; these rankings, see www.eur.nl/ese/rankings. your specialisation and work area, you will come • an international classroom; across challenges with regard to answering complex • the cosmopolitan feel of Rotterdam, the heart of Student satisfaction questions like: Dutch economy; The 2017 National Student Survey shows that • a vast international business and academic Economics and Econometrics students from • What are the risks of crashes on global stock network; Erasmus School of Economics are satisfied with the markets? A case study • intensive personal academic support. quality of the programme. Econometrics received an • How will the price of energy and commodities Econometrician Diederik de Ree is a consultant at the overall score of 4.2 whilst Economics scored 3.9 on a evolve over the coming years? Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Captains of industry are bred at Erasmus University scale of 1 to 5. Our students were especially positive • How can we reduce waiting times in hospitals? Research (TNO). An entrepreneur asks him: "What is Rotterdam with regard to the content of the programme, the • How to improve advertising with big data? the best location for my distribution company?" Graduating from Erasmus School of Economics may small size of their work groups, their study schedules • How can we reduce cost prices? Diederik replies with his own questions. "Where is not guarantee you a CEO position, but it does help: a and pleasant atmosphere on campus. • How should the EU design economic policy? your company located now? Where are most of your recent survey reveals that the executive boards of 25 • What is needed for a stable banking system? customers located? What distribution volumes do leading Dutch companies seat more alumni from you handle? What service level are you targeting?" Erasmus School of Economics than from other Depending on the answers, he calculates the best universities. The survey also stresses the benefits of solution. The econometrician's work is based on our durable networks and sense of initiative. modelling decision problems, Diederik explains. "The Source: Intermediair problem must be concisely formulated, or you create a wrong model. Careful analysis of the answer is equally important. Does it fit the context of the problem? What does it mean? Thus, I answer the question, substantiate my answer and identify the consequences."

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14 15 5 good Good career opportunities Organisations and companies all over the reasons 3 world are interested in Rotterdam alumni. Sometimes they even call Erasmus University “preferred board room supplier”. During your studies, you pay a lot of attention to preparations for the labour market, for example during the Erasmus Recruitment Days: the biggest student recruitment event in Europe!

Study on a campus Erasmus University Rotterdam offers 1 everything you need right on campus. Here you attend lectures and study in the library with your fellow students. At lunch, you can eat in the Food Court or Erasmus Paviljoen and if you want to play sports, you go to the sports centre. International students can also live on campus. The campus really is the place to be. You can visit www.experience.eur.nl for an online experience!

Make it happen What is your ambition? Do you want to 5 invent new economic models to predict a next crisis? To improve health care in Africa? Whether you have new ideas for creative industries or you strive to start your own company in the legal business: Erasmus University will help you to make your ambitions come true. High quality and top ranked A real international university Erasmus University has a high quality Desiderius Erasmus once said “The world is Erasmus University Rotterdam: Make it happen. 2 education and research programme. Top 4 my home” and that’s what Erasmus University quality, actually. International rankings show always keeps in mind. In the multicultural that Erasmus University is amongst the world’s high classroom, you attend lectures given by an Italian end players. Students appreciate the quality of the professor and your fellow students come from lectures, the expertise of the staff and the countries like China and Brazil. Lecturers travel round preparations for a successful career. the world to bring back global perspectives. You’ll be part of a truly international environment.

16 17 5 good Good career opportunities Organisations and companies all over the reasons 3 world are interested in Rotterdam alumni. Sometimes they even call Erasmus University “preferred board room supplier”. During your studies, you pay a lot of attention to preparations for the labour market, for example during the Erasmus Recruitment Days: the biggest student recruitment event in Europe!

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Erasmus School of Economics competes with the best universities in the world. And to provide our students with the best opportunities, we work together with partner universities from all continents. Here are some of the essential facts and figures about Erasmus School of Economics and its partners.

Erasmus School of Economics has 86 partner universities worldwide, 24 of which are ranked in the Top 100 of the 2017 QS World University Ranking, by subject Economics & Econometrics

University Peking of Western Bocconi University Ontario University #32 #51-100 #15

Erasmus University Rotterdam #44 Pompeu Fabra University #34

Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil Australian #101-150 National University University of Pretoria #29 #251-300 Erasmus School of Economics student numbers 2016

3808 Total Bachelor 6372 students students 2564 Master students

Total number of bachelor students per programme: Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics (Dutch): 1664 892 International Bachelor in Economics and Business Economics: Bachelor in Econometrics and Operations Research (Dutch): 629 302 International Bachelor in Econometrics and Operations Research: Fiscal Economics (Dutch): 321

A growing number of our bachelor students follow a double degree of Economics, combined with Econometrics, Law or Philosophy.

24% of the Erasmus School of Economics student population is international, representing 83 different nationalities. Of these nationalities, 52 are from outside the EEA (European Economic Area). Your student life

otterdam Student life Innovative and vibrant are the best words Not only do we offer you high class education, R to describe Rotterdam. It may take some Erasmus University Rotterdam also provides great time to get to know the city, but once you leisure activities. The study and student associations have, it’s a great city in which to spend your student and Studium Generale organise debates, days. There are plenty of trendy restaurants, nice bars performances and lectures throughout the week. So and festivals in the summer. For the more career after a day in our state of the art university library, driven students among you: many international you’ll have plenty of possibilities to relax and enjoy. companies have their offices here. Sports Introduction programmes The on-campus sports centre offers fitness, dance, Start your time in Rotterdam with the Eurekaweek in spinning, squash, and tennis among many other mid August to discover the city, make friends and get classes and more than 30 clubs – for example water- to know the university and campus. There’s an polo and football – offer intramural and competition- What’s behind the extensive social introduction programme for level athletics. beautiful skyline? A international students too, with trips to see the highlights of the city and the Netherlands. We truly inspiring city; recommend you to participate: Rotterdam will feel perfect for your like home in no time! student years! Housing Although there is some housing available on campus specifically for internationals, the majority of our students live a ‘bike-able’ distance from campus in student housing or shared apartments in the city.

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20 21 Arrange your studies Study in

ow to prepare Cost of living in the Netherlands Having decided to study at Erasmus Students living and studying in Holland for one year H University Rotterdam, it is important to tend to spend between €800 and €1,200 a month, Holland start preparing in good time. We help you excluding tuition fees. To give you an idea of the with the application procedure and formal Dutch cost of living: accommodation €500, medical enrolment and advise on matters like immigration insurance €75, weekly groceries €50, cup of coffee and insurance. The International Student Handbook €2.50, tram ride €3.00. We advise you to have the gives you all the practical information you need. financial means needed for your stay ready in Download it from: www.eur.nl/welcome. advance.

Tuition fee and funding International Offices The 2018-2019 tuition fee for the Double Degree The International Office assists you with formal and BSc² in Econometrics and Economics is €9,000* per practical matters before your arrival and during your year. The Dutch government contributes towards stay. On your arrival, there is even a transfer service this cost for students who hold nationality from a from the airport. While you’re here, you’ll meet other country belonging to the European Economic Area international students in the Erasmus Student (EEA). These students therefore pay the statutory fee Network (ESN). In a few days, you’ll feel right at of €2,060* per year. home in the Netherlands and in Rotterdam!

Erasmus School of Economics offers limited funding possibilities, for more information, please visit: www.eur.nl/ese/bachelor/scholarships.

*The fees are subject to change. Prior to the start of the academic year, tuition fees may be Introduction to the Netherlands Why study in Holland? modified by the Dutch government. Erasmus You probably know the Netherlands (or Holland) for Besides guaranteeing a high quality study University Rotterdam reserves the right to make its tulips, although that’s not likely to be very relevant programme and an internationally recognised changes affecting policies, fees, curricula or any to you. There’s so much more to tell! The degree, Holland offers you a good time. It’s safe and other matter announced in this publication without Netherlands, or Holland, has 16 million inhabitants, is everything is close by. After a few weeks, you’ll be further notice. one of the smallest countries in Europe, but has one doing everything by bike, eating sandwiches for of the most important and most innovative lunch and saying ‘gezellig’ (try to pronounce that economies. Its capital is Amsterdam and Rotterdam typical Dutch word!) when you’re meeting your is the country’s second largest city. “A well organised friends. You’re welcome in the Netherlands! country with open people”, is what internationals say. Nice to know: Holland was the first country in Advantages of studying in the Netherlands Europe to offer study programmes taught in English. Students acknowledge Dutch education for its English is an important language in other ways too. quality, high standards and top ranking positions. But In the Netherlands, it’s no problem if you can’t order most importantly: professors and teachers take you, your drinks in Dutch: the bartender will switch to your ideas and your contribution seriously. They are English for you. Simple! very approachable and encourage you to develop critical and independent thinking. This will prove its worth during the rest of your career and life.

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Erasmus School of Economics offers limited funding possibilities, for more information, please visit: www.eur.nl/ese/bachelor/scholarships.

22 23 Study in Rotterdam

ntroduction to Rotterdam With a population of over 600,000, I Rotterdam is the second largest city in the Netherlands and the centre of the Rotterdam-The Hague metropolis. It’s famous for its port, the biggest in Europe. The River Maas runs through our ‘skyscraper city’ with its innovative architecture. Behind the modern skyline, you’ll find a nice, even ‘cosy’ historic city centre.

Student city We should be honest with you: students don’t dominate the city streets in Rotterdam. But if you become member of the Erasmus International Student Network (ESN), you won’t mind. ESN organises lots of social programmes, trips, interesting debates and cultural events, on and off campus. With a small party now and then, of course.

Multicultural city Rotterdam: Make it The inhabitants of Rotterdam have the most diverse backgrounds of all Dutch cities. This melting pot of happen. cultures makes Rotterdam an interesting city where you will soon feel at home. You can feel the international atmosphere on the streets whilst shopping at a Turkish bakery or an Indonesian toko. In Rotterdam, no one is a stranger! Did you know this about Rotterdam? Rotterdam’s slogan is ‘don’t think, act!’ and that’s why Erasmus University is proud to be part of this city, where people develop new and creative ideas every day. Even the New York Times and the Lonely Planet Rough Guide confirm its appeal and energy: last year Rotterdam was ranked one of the world’s ten ‘best places to go to’.

Places to go to in the city City career perspectives During your stay, you should definitely do (at least Rotterdam hosts several multinationals. You’ll be able one of) the following things: climb the Euromast to get to know your future employer during your Tower, take a ride in the Speedo Water Taxi, have studies, by doing an internship for example. A good lunch with a view in Hotel New York, visit the proficiency of English is required, but we recommend Architecture Institute and enjoy a good night out in that you learn Dutch as well, in order to increase de Witte de With street. Never a dull moment, we’d your chances in the competitive market for talent. say!

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24 25 Meet us What's next?

pply before 1 May Check out our (video) testimonials If you are planning to start a bachelor Visit our website www.eur.nl/ese/bachelor/videos A programme in September, please note to hear more about BSc² Econometrics/Economics. that you need to apply before May 1. In our video testimonials, you’ll find out what our students and professors say about studying in Rotterdam. Application If you have decided to apply to Erasmus School of Contact a student Economics and meet, or will soon meet, the Want to contact one of our students? Ask them admission requirements, there are several steps you about their experiences? You can send them an e- need to follow for your application. mail. You’ll find their contact details on the website: www.eur.nl/ese/visit. Check www.eur.nl/ese/bsc2 for more information regarding the application procedure. Education Service Centre For specific questions about to the programme, Join one of our monthly webinars please contact: Approximately once a month we organise the Erasmus School of Economics webinars. Each Education Service Centre / session covers one or two topics. Sessions always Erasmus School of Economics consist of a presentation by a staff member or a student, followed by a Q&A session. These webinars Monday to Thursday between 10am and 5pm. are the perfect way to meet us when you are not Friday between 10am and 1pm. able to visit us in Rotterdam. Find out more at: www.eur.nl/ese/webinars. Tel.: +31 (0) 10 408 1380 E-mail: [email protected]

Visit our campus from your phone Choosing the right study programme Even if you can’t visit us in person, you can still get a With so many options to choose from, deciding on feeling for student life in our online experience. Go the right study programme for you can be a to www.experience.eur.nl and see classrooms in challenge. Our advice: compare programmes, visit 360º, visit students’ favourite spots in the city, and open days and other events and talk to (former) Open Days take a virtual stroll across campus – all from your students for some first-hand experience… and follow Like to learn more about Erasmus School of mobile. your dreams. Good luck! Economics? Just visit one of our open days to tour the Erasmus campus and attend information sessions about the university in general and specific study programmes. You can also get a taste of student life in our "Student for a Day" programme with lectures and assignments. For more information, visit www.eur.nl/ese/visit.

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