Do you like analysing complicated economic questions? Are you interested in applying your ICT-skills to answer such questions? Then this programme with three profiles is the right one for you.
**Top rated programme and best MSc EORAS in theNetherlands - HigherEducation Guide Masters 2017**
**Best MSc Econometrics and Operations Research andActuarial Studies in the Netherlands - Elsevier2016**
The programme in Econometrics, Operations Research and ActuarialStudies uses mathematical models to analyse problems in economics,finance and related areas. Relevant questions are: How will futureemployment ratios develop in Europe? What is the influence of highpetrol prices on the expected number of train passengers? How candelivery routes to customers be improved? How can financial risksbe quantified?
By teaching you the basic skills of mathematical modelling, thisprogramme provides you with a toolbox to solve economic andfinancial questions. You will also learn to give an economicinterpretation to quantitative results. You can choose betweenthree profiles:
1) Econometrics aims at quantifying causal relations amongeconomic variables. The models are used for forecasting and to makepolicy decisions.
2) Operations Research uses mathematical models to solve complexoptimisation and decision-making problems, for example inlogistics.
3) Actuarial Studies focuses on mathematical models for riskmanagement in the financial sector (insurance companies, pensionfunds, banks).
Do you like analysing complicated economic questions? Are you interested in applying your ICT-skills to answer such questions? Then this programme with three profiles is the right one for you.
**Top rated programme and best MSc EORAS in the Netherlands - HigherEducation Guide Masters 2017**
**Best MSc Econometrics and OperationsResearch and Actuarial Studies in the Netherlands - Elsevier2016**
The programme in Econometrics, Operations Research and ActuarialStudies uses mathematical models to analyse problems in economics,finance and related areas. Relevant questions are: How will futureemployment ratios develop in Europe? What is the influence of highpetrol prices on the expected number of train passengers? How candelivery routes to customers be improved? How can financial risksbe quantified?
By teaching you the basic skills of mathematical modelling, thisprogramme provides you with a toolbox to solve economic andfinancial questions. You will also learn to give an economicinterpretation to quantitative results. You can choose betweenthree profiles:
1) Econometrics aims at quantifying causal relations amongeconomic variables. The models are used for forecasting and to makepolicy decisions.
2) Operations Research uses mathematical models to solve complexoptimisation and decision-making problems, for example inlogistics.
3) Actuarial Studies focuses on mathematical models for riskmanagement in the financial sector (insurance companies, pensionfunds, banks).
After your studies
Job prospects
Graduates of the MSc EORAS are generally very successful infinding a job. The three profiles have a broad scope and are highlyvalued by employers.
As a graduate, you can find work at banks, insurers, logisticscompanies, central banks, pension funds, consultancy firms,government, supervisory authorities, and competition authorities,to name a few. Both the public and the private sector offerinteresting job perspectives. Finally, you could start a career as a researcher in academia or at research institutes.
Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSB accredited, a standard which only one percent of universities reach worldwide,your degree will be highly valued on the labour market.
FEB Careers Company:
To support you in developing your career and strengthen your employability skills, our FEB Careers Company empowers you to achieve lifelong success through various career services during your studies. Check: http://www.rug.nl/feb/career-services/
Graduates of the MSc EORAS are generally very successful infinding a job. The three profiles have a broad scope and are highlyvalued by employers.
As a graduate, you can find work at banks, insurers, logisticscompanies, central banks, pension funds, consultancy firms,government, supervisory authorities, and competition authorities,to name a few. Both the public and the private sector offerinteresting job perspectives. Finally, you could start a career as a researcher in academia or at research institutes.
Because all our programmes are EQUIS and AACSB accredited, a standard which only one percent of universities reach worldwide,your degree will be highly valued on the labour market.
FEB Careers Company
To support you in developing your career and strengthen your employability skills, our FEB Careers Company empowers you to achieve lifelong success through various career services during your studies. Check: FEB CareerServices
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