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A
global economy
All over the world borders are breaking down and a global
economy is being created which in turn is reinforced
by continued European economic integration. Employers
today demand graduates who are prepared to work in an
international setting and who are able to solve economic
problems with an international perspective. Thus, globalisation
has even stretched into the field of education. More
and more students opt for courses at a foreign university
to gain a solid background for an international career
in a rapidly changing international world.
Responding to these developments, the Faculty of Economics
and Econometrics of the Universiteit van Amsterdam offers
one Bachelor of Science program and three Master of
Science programmes, which are taught entirely in English
(www.fee.uva.nl/english):
· BSc in Economics and Business
· MSc in Economics
· MSc in Econometrics
· MSc Real Estate Finance
The FEE also offers a Master in Philosophy and PhD programmes
(www.tinbergen.nl)
and some executive programmes (www.agbs.nl):
· Master Programme in International Finance
· Executive Master of Finance and Control |
Universiteit
van Amsterdam
In 1632, when Amsterdam was one of the world's most
important ports and trading centres, the Athenaeum Illustre
was founded in Amsterdam to educate students in History
and Philosophy. Until the nineteenth century, the Athenaeum
remained a small institution. In 1877 the Athenaeum
Illustre became the Universiteit van Amsterdam and was
permitted to confer the highest educational degrees.
In 1900, there were 900 students at the Universiteit
van Amsterdam. This figure had risen to 2,500 by 1935
and to 7,500 by 1960. More and more fields of study
and research were introduced, and new university departments
were established. Starting with one small building,
the Universiteit van Amsterdam has become the largest
university in the country, with ± 26,000 students
- of whom 2,500 come from abroad - over 5,000 staff
and a budget of € 400 million It is one of the
major comprehensive universities in Europe. It has a
strong internationalisation programme and offers a large
number of courses taught in English language courses.
It draws students and academics from all over the world.
There are seven faculties, covering humanities, social
science, law, economics, medicine, dentistry and sciences.
The Universiteit van Amsterdam is well respected throughout
Europe and beyond.
Refer to: Universiteit van Amsterdam
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About
the faculty of Economics and Econometrics
The faculty of Economics and Econometrics (FEE) of the
Universiteit van Amsterdam (UvA) was established in
1922, starting with 111 students. It now has some 4000
students and is located in the city centre of Amsterdam.
The Faculty has good facilities, including computer
and library services, a restaurant and student accommodation
and is located in the center of Amsterdam at the Roetersstraat
11.
The FEE has an excellent national and international
reputation and has a large international network in
research and education study abroad programmes. It has
a top 10 ranking in research among European Economic
departments.
Postal address:
Faculty of Economics and Econometrics
Universiteit van Amsterdam
Roetersstraat 11
1018 WB Amsterdam
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Bachelor
of Science in Economics and Business
Faculty of Economics and Econometrics is offering a
Bachelor of Sciences Programme in Economics and Business
that is entirely taught in English with specialisations
in International Economics, International Industrial
Organisation and International Economics and Finance.
The programme is characterised by a strong international
focus. Students are encouraged to study abroad or to
take an international internship.
Another important characteristic of the programme is
a quantitative approach. In the increasingly complex
economic environment a solid quantitative background
is necessary and often demanded by employers.
During the first and second year, therefore, students
receive a sound training in economics, business, mathematics
and statistics, which will be of use to them in their
entire future international careers.
Other aspects of the programme are the international
composition of the students taking them and the cosmopolitan
character of Amsterdam, a city where many foreigners
live and work, and a city, which is the financial and
economic heart of the Netherlands.
For further information:
Bachelor of Sciences Programme in Economics and Business
Attention: Mr. Robbert-Jan Slobben, MA (Programme Manager)
Email: bpe-fee@uva.nl
Refer to: Bachelor of Sciences Programme in Economics
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Master
of Science in Economics
MSc Economics programme is organised by the Department
of Economics of the FEE of the UvA. In terms of research
the faculty currently ranks 7th in Europe. Some research
groups of the department belong to the world top.
The programme is fully taught in the English language.
It is a connecting master's to the “BSc in Economics
and Business” offered by the UvA. All students
who obtained this BSc degree in the study direction
of “General Economics” (Economics, International
Economics, International Financial Economics, Industrial
Organisation) are automatically admitted. Students from
other universities with a bachelor degree in economics
or an economics major that includes econometrics/quantitative
methods can apply to be admitted.
The programme has a strong international emphasis. Besides
it offers a wide range of options ranging from a theoretical
to an empirical and applied orientation.
Amsterdam MSc Economics graduates have good job prospects
for: staff and research functions at international organisations
such as the IMF, World Bank, OECD, ECB and other European
Community institutions; staff functions at ministries
(including Finance, Economic Affairs, Social Affairs);
government agencies such as of economic forecasting
and of economic policy research economic statistics
, competition policy , Central Banks, staff and research
functions in employers and employee organisations; consumer
organisations, environmental organisations etc.; staff
and research functions at banks; staff and research
functions at large business companies. After completing
the MSc programme, very good research oriented students
may follow a PhD track, which will take four years.
The Netherlands – and in particular the city of
Amsterdam – is well known for its international
orientation, both culturally and economically, which
goes back to the 17th century. Amsterdam is the financial
and economic heart of the Netherlands, and has a distinctive
cosmopolitan character
For further information:
Master of Sciences Programme in Economics
Attention: Ms. Diana Hense (Programme Manager)
Email:
msc-fee@uva.nl
Refer to: Brochure and application form
www.fee.uva.nl/english
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Master
of Science in Econometrics
Master of Science (MSc) programme in Econometrics is
a multi-disciplinary masters programme providing a balanced
and rigorous training in quantitative analysis of problems
in economics and finance. Students can choose one of
the following three specialisations in Econometrics:
Econometrics
Financial econometrics
Mathematical economics
The programme consists of advanced courses in mathematical
economics as well as econometrics. Mathematical economics
deals with mathematical modeling of market phenomena
such as price adjustment processes. Econometrics deals
with statistical modeling, estimation and testing whether
economic models match observed patterns in real economic
and financial data. At the end of the masters programme,
students should be able to apply advanced mathematical
and statistical methods, supported by modern software
packages such as EViews and OX, to explore and analyze
quantitative problems in economics and finance.
For further information:
Master of Sciences Programme in Econometrics
Attention: Ms. Diana Hense (Programme Manager)
Email: msc-fee@uva.nl
Refer to: Brochure and application form
www.fee.uva.nl/english
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Master
of Science in Real Estate Finance
The one-year Master programme in Real Estate Finance
is designed to provide advanced knowledge and training
in the financial and economic aspects of commercial
real estate. This specialist real estate programme draws
on the University's long established cluster of real
estate studies in Amsterdam in cooperation with the
real estate industry. The degree programme is available
to national and international full-time students, is
taught in English and seeks an international perspective
both in its approach to real estate markets and finance
and its student body. Its focus on real estate finance
and investment is ideal for those students seeking a
career in the real estate industry and related finance
(asset manager, securitization specialist, stock analyst,
appraiser, consultant, acquisition analyst, project
manager, credit analyst, international property broker).
The Amsterdam School of Real Estate supports the academic
real estate programme and offers students the opportunity
to participate in research activities. Students have
full access to its study environment with 30.000 book
titles and specialised journals, dissertations and reports
in the field of commercial property. In their future
career, graduates will find themselves at an advantage
because in this programme they learn how to analyse
both the quantitative and the qualitative characteristics
of commercial property assets managed within a dynamic
business environment.
For further information:
Master of Sciences Programme in Real Estate Finance
Attention: Ms. Diana Hense (Programme Manager)
Email: msc-fee@uva.nl
Refer to: Brochure and application form
www.fee.uva.nl/english
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Master
in Philosophy
The Tinbergen Institute the FEE offers a master's programme
in economics, leading to a Master of Philosophy degree
in economics. The programme is selective and very demanding
and is intended for excellent students.
The master's programme is part of a five-year Ph.D.
track, but can also serve as an excellent preparation
for students who are aiming for a career in consulting
or policy advice organisations.
Annually, a limited number of students are admitted
after a thorough selection procedure. Selection criteria
are quality and aspirations of the students. At the
moment, 50% of the students come from abroad, e.g. from
Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Rusland, Romania,
Indonesia, China and, last but not least, the US.
For further information:
Email: resam-fee@uva.nl
Refer to: Tinbergen Institute
www.fee.uva.nl/english
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The
city of Amsterdam
The City of Amsterdam is the capital of the Netherlands,
and is one of Europe's most frequently visited cities.
According to the Lonely Planet 'Amsterdam combines a
huge case of big city exuberance with small-town manageability;
it doesn't take much more than chaining your bike to
a bridge to feel like you've got a handle on the place.'
It is this mix which makes Amsterdam a pleasure, both
to visit and as a home. It is a real cosmopolitan capital,
and one of Europe's most beautiful at that, with an
enormous number of attractions. It is also relatively
small, peaceful, well ordered and an easy place to find
your way around.
The historic city centre is famous for its monuments
and canals. Amsterdam also has an outstanding, and well-deserved,
reputation for the variety of entertainment it provides.
If you visit the tourist websites, for example www.visitamsterdam.nl,
or for a less formal view see the Lonely Planet, Time
Out or Rough Guides sites, you will find an unmatched
list of possibilities. On top of that, Amsterdam has
always been known for its free intellectual environment,
which has had a very stimulating effect on the international
exchange of ideas and research. Amsterdam has continuously
proven itself to be an important centre for cultural,
social and financial developments. Perhaps more important
for the visitor is its liberal approach to social issues.
The city has a mix of cultures and ethnic groups that
are made welcome here in a manner that is probably unmatched
within Europe.
With its proximity to the international airport, Schiphol,
about half an hour from the University, there is easy
access to all parts of the world. A few hours' journey
will take you to most other European cities. Cities
such as Barcelona, Berlin, Edinburgh, Paris, London,
and Rome are easily within reach for a long weekend.
Public transport around Amsterdam and the Netherlands
is also excellent and this is a great help for day-to-day
living and for visiting the Netherlands and its neighbours.
A study of the quality of life in 215 major cities world-wide
ranked Amsterdam 12th out of 215 (William M. Mercer,
London, 2001) and Time Out has called Amsterdam 'in
a nutshell, one of the most consistently surprising,
thrilling, intriguing, (and) compelling cities on earth.'
William Mercer's have also evaluated Amsterdam as one
of the cheapest capital cities in Europe - only Lisbon
offered a lower cost of living.
refer to: www.visitamsterdam.nl
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