Quantitative Analyses for today and tomorrow
Are you interested in taking your quantitative skills to the next level? Do you want to be part of a small but thriving (international) community? And do you want to get a head-start on the job market with one of our broad specializations to choose from?
Then Master’s in Econometrics and Operations and Research is the programme for you!
We welcome motivated and ambitious students who are interested in advancing their knowledge in Econometrics and related subjects, and are aware of their role in society. In order to be successful in this programme you will need a solid basis in mathematics, statistics and econometrics. In particular we expect that you have passed courses in mathematics (calculus, analysis), probability, mathematical statistics, and econometrics. A basic knowledge in computer programming is also required.
Admission requirements
Students with a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics or (International) Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam School of Business and Economics, you are admissible to the track Econometrics of the Master Econometrics and Operations Research, and its specializations Climate Econometrics, Econometric Theory, Financial Econometrics, Empirical Marketing, and Quantitative Economics, provided that you successfully meet the requirements in this document.
Services for international (EBE, EOR, IBA) students / Residence permit:
If you are planning to continue your studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam after your SBE Bachelor, please contact the Central Admission’s Support Team of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for further information and specific questions about the offered services for international students like extending your residence permit. You will need to apply for extension of your residence permit if you continue your studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
We welcome motivated and ambitious students who are interested in advancing their knowledge in Econometrics and related subjects, and are aware of their role in society. In order to be successful in this programme you will need a solid basis in mathematics, statistics and econometrics. In particular we expect that you have passed courses in mathematics (calculus, analysis), probability, mathematical statistics, and econometrics. A basic knowledge in computer programming is also required.
Admission requirements
The track Econometrics of the Master programme Econometrics and Operations Research, with specializations Climate Econometrics, Econometric Theory, Financial Econometrics, Empirical Marketing, and Quantitative Economics, is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in mathematics (analysis, calculus), probability, (mathematical) statistics, econometrics and computer programming. You need to have successfully completed courses and studied literature related to the core of this programme, which is based on the following books.
Mathematics:
Probability:
Mathematical Statistics:
Introductory Econometrics
Intermediate Econometrics
Basic skills in Computer Programming in Python, R, Matlab, Ox or Java.
In most cases, approval is given to students who have completed:
* If you complete the courses of period 1 or the whole minor with a GPA below 7.5, you’ll have to complete two additional econometrics courses: Econometrics II (E_EOR2_TR2) AND Financial Econometrics (E_EOR3_FTR) or Econometrics III (E_EOR3_TR3)
With a Bachelor's degree in (International) Business Administration, Economics or Econometrics and Operations Research from Dutch Universities you can review this document. Any additional admission requirements can be found on the Curriculum page of this website.
Please note: this information is only meant as an indication of your admissibility. No rights can be derived from this table. This document is based on the obligatory courses and does not take electives into account. Students are recommended to apply for the Master via Studielink (without obligation) to find out if additional courses need to be completed. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admission Board. The final admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. If your programme is not listed but contains enough relevant courses, please feel free to apply.
We welcome motivated and ambitious HBO students who have completed a quantitative HBO Bachelor study programme successfully and are interested in obtaining and advancing knowledge in Econometrics and related subjects, and are aware of their role in society. In order to be successful in the Master programme Econometrics, you will need a solid basis in mathematics, statistics and econometrics. In particular we expect that you have passed courses in mathematics (calculus, analysis, algebra), probability, statistics, and econometrics. A basic knowledge in computer programming is also highly recommended.
If you have a Dutch higher vocational (HBO) degree you need to enroll in a transfer programme, which is specifically designed to bridge the gap between higher vocational education and university-level education.
How to apply
Step 1:
Apply for the programme MSc Econometrics and Operations Research via Studielink before 1 June. You can apply for the specialization in your VU Dashboard (see step 2)
Step 2:
After application in Studielink you will receive a VUnet-ID and password. Please complete your application in your VU Dashboard by answering additional questions, like which track you want to do, and uploading a formal transcript of your HBO bachelor grades (please note: we can only process your application when your transcript has been uploaded).
Step 3:
The admission committee will assess your application and decide whether you are admissible. You will be informed about this decision via email.
For the full description of the registration procedure see the VU website.
To enroll in the programme submit your enrolment application via Studielink. Please note: in Studielink you can apply for the Master in Econometrics and Operations Research and in your VU dashboard you can select your specialization Econometrics.
Step 1:
Apply for the programme MSc Econometrics and Operations Research via Studielink before 1 June. You can apply for the specialization in your VU Dashboard (see step 2)
Step 2:
Please complete your application in your VU Dashboard by answering additional questions, affirming your choice for the specialization Econometrics and uploading the following document:
• a formal transcript of your bachelor grades. Your transcript must include an average score (GPA).
Please note: we can only process your application when your choice of specialization is clear and you uploaded your transcript.
More information regarding registration WO-bachelors, see the VU website.
To enroll in the programme submit your enrolment application via Studielink. Please note: in Studielink you can apply for the Master in Econometrics and Operations Research and in your VU dashboard you can select your specialization Econometrics.
Step 1:
Apply for the programme MSc Econometrics and Operations Research via Studielink before 1 June. You can register for the specialization Econometrics in your VU Dashboard (see step 2)
Step 2:
After application in studielink you will receive a VUnet-ID and password. Please complete your application in your VU Dashboard by answering additional questions, affirming your choice for the specialization Econometrics and uploading the following document:
Please note: we can only process your application when your choice of specialization is clear and you uploaded your transcript.
Step 3:
The admission committee will assess if you meet the admission criteria and will inform you about the decision via email.
For the full description of the registration procedure see the VU website.
We welcome motivated and ambitious students who are interested in advancing their knowledge in Econometrics and related subjects, and are aware of their role in society. In order to be successful in this programme you will need a solid basis in mathematics, statistics and econometrics. In particular we expect that you have passed courses in mathematics (calculus, analysis), probability, mathematical statistics, and econometrics. A basic knowledge in computer programming is also required.
The track Econometrics of the Master's programme Econometrics and Operations Research, with specializations Climate Econometrics, Econometric Theory, Financial Econometrics, Empirical Marketing, and Quantitative Economics, is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in mathematics (analysis, calculus), probability, (mathematical) statistics, econometrics and computer programming. You need to have successfully completed courses and studied literature related to the core of this programme, which is based on the following books.
Mathematics - Calculus Early Transcendentals, James Stewart, Cengage Learning, International Metric Edition - 7th Edition, 2011
and Linear Algebra and its Applications, David C. Lay, Steven R. Lay and Judi J. McDonald, Pearson Education, 5th Edition, 2016.
Probability - A First Course in Probability, Seldon M. Ross, Pearson Education, 9th Edition, 2013
and Fundamentals of Probability, with stochastic processes, Saeed Ghahramani, CRC Press, Taylor and Francis Group, 3rd Edition, 2016.
Mathematical Statistics - Statistical Inference, George Casella and Roger L. Berger, Cengage Learning, 2008.
Introductory Econometrics - Introduction to Econometrics, James H. Stock and Mark W. Watson, Pearson Education, 3rd Edition, 2014
and Introductory Econometrics: A Modern Approach, Jeffrey M. Wooldridge, Cengage Learning, 2013.
Intermediate Econometrics - A Guide To Modern Econometrics, Marco Verbeek, Wiley, 5th Edition, 2017
and Basic skills in Computer Programming in Python, R, Matlab, Ox or Java.
If you can show certified exam results for courses that are related to the subjects and are of a comparable level (each course with a workload of 6 EC or close to it), this is satisfactory. The equivalence will be evaluated by the Examination Board and its approval determines the admission.
The admission board wants to stress the intensity of the programme: reading scientific articles and writing papers will be a key part, all in a very high pace. Your English language skills, both oral and written, are extremely important in this programme. As you will have to communicate frequently with your fellow students and you will be working with and for international companies.
If you are applying for one of our English-taught Master's degree programmes you will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency by submitting English test results.
Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted.
You can find an overview of all accepted tests and scores that can be used to demonstrate your English language proficiency on the language requirement page.
To apply you are required to provide the following documents:
After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure.
To enroll in the programme submit your enrolment application via Studielink. Please note: in Studielink you can apply for the Master in Econometrics and Operations Research and in your VU dashboard you can select your specialization Econometrics.
All students seeking admission to an international Master’s programme with an international degree are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee will we be able to start the evaluation of your application file. If you are applying for more than one programme, you will only need to pay the application fee once. Your application fee payment is valid for two years.
Information on how to apply with an international university degree and deadlines can be found here.
As an international student planning to study at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries. Detailed information about scholarships and deadlines can be found on www.vu.nl/scholarships or www.grantfinder.nl.
Our International Student and Alumni Ambassadors are happy to tell you all about their experiences with studying at VU Amsterdam and living in Amsterdam.
You will find the full overview of our Ambassadors here: vu.nl/ambassadors. There you can chat with them directly.
We welcome any student with a great interest in solving optimization problems in the field of Supply Chain Management, Financial Engineering, Data Science, or any other field where mathematical optimization plays a key role in making decisions. Besides being extremely motivated, students should satisfy the admission requirements listed here.
Admission requirements
With a Bachelor's degree in Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics or (International) Business Administration from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam you are admissible provided you successfully meet the requirements in this document.
Services for international (EBE, EOR, IBA) students / Residence permit:
If you are planning to continue your studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam after your SBE Bachelor, please contact the Central Admission’s Support Team of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam for further information and specific questions about the offered services for international students like extending your residence permit. You will need to apply for extension of your residence permit if you continue your studies at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.
We welcome any student with a great interest in solving optimization problems in the field of Supply Chain Management, Financial Engineering, Data Science, or any other field where mathematical optimization plays a key role in making decisions. Besides being extremely motivated, students should satisfy the admission requirements listed here.
Admission requirements
The master programme Econometrics and Operations Research, track Operations Research, is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in mathematics. Additionally, you need to have successfully completed courses and studied literature related to the core of this program, consisting of (or equivalents of):
• Stochastic modelling
- S.M. Ross, Introduction to Probability Models , Academic Press, 2009
• Operations research and deterministic optimization
- H.A. Taha, Operations Research: An Introduction , Prentice Hall, 2010, Chapter 1-12 or
- F.S. Hillier and G.J. Lieberman, Introduction to Operations Research , McGraw-Hill, 2005 (8-th ed.).
Chapters 1-12
Besides these core courses, the requirements of admission are that the applicant has followed courses in Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, Analysis and Statistics at the level of our Bachelor EOR. The levels of these courses are indicated by the following books:
• Linear Algebra:
- D.C. Lay, Linear Algebra and Its Applications, Addison-Wesley, 2013
• Probability Theory:
- S.M. Ross, A First Course in Probability, Pearson, 2013
• Analysis:
- J.M. Howie, Real Analysis, Springer, 2001
• Statistics:
- J.A. Rice, Mathematical Statistics and Data Analysis, Duxbury Press, 2006 or G. Casella and R.L. Berger, Statistical Inference, Cengage Learning, 2008
Furthermore, it is important that students have experience with optimization and numerical programming in, for example, Python, R, Matlab, Java or C/C++. If you can show certified exam results for courses in operations research and mathematics as listed above you are admissible for the master. The equivalence will be evaluated by the Admission Board.
For more informatin about these course requirements contact Dr. R.A. Sitters: r.a.sitters@vu.nl.
With a Bachelor's degree in (International) Business Administration, Economics or Econometrics and Operations Research from Dutch Universities you can review this document. Any additional admission requirements can be found on the Curriculum page of this website.
Please note: this information is only meant as an indication of your admissibility. No rights can be derived from this table. Every application will be reviewed individually by the Admission Board. The final admission decision may differ from the indication in this table. If your programme is not listed but contains enough relevant courses, please feel free to apply.
Approval is in most cases given to students who:
We welcome any student with a great interest in solving optimization problems in the field of Supply Chain Management, Financial Engineering, Data Science, or any other field where mathematical optimization plays a key role in making decisions. Besides being extremely motivated, students should satisfy the admission requirements listed here.
If you have a Dutch higher vocational (HBO) degree you need to enroll in a transfer programme, which is specifically designed to bridge the gap between higher vocational education and university-level education. The transfer programme consists of courses in the fields of:
• Linear Algebra
• Probability Theory
• Mathematical Analysis
• Statistics.
• Programming
Additionally, the transfer programme contains courses in:
• Stochastic Operations Research and
• Deterministc Operations research
If you already completed courses in these fields that are at the level of our EOR bachelor and that cover the required subjects, then it is possible to follow a reduced program. The equivalence will be evaluated by the Admission Board.
If you want to apply for the transfer programme you can send a transcript of your grades to toelating.sbe@vu.nl.
To enroll in the programme submit your enrolment application via Studielink. Please note: in Studielink you can apply for the Master in Econometrics and Operations Research and in your VU dashboard you can select your specialization Operations Research.
Step 1:
Apply for the programme MSc Econometrics and Operations Research via Studielink before 1 June. You can apply for the specialization in your VU dashboard (see step 2)
Step 2:
Please complete your application in your VU dashboard by answering additional questions, affirming your choice for the specialization Operations Research and uploading the following document:
• a formal transcript of your bachelor grades. Your transcript must include an average score (GPA).
Please note: we can only process your application when your choice of specialization is clear and you uploaded your transcript.
More information regarding registration WO-bachelors, see the VU website.
To enroll in the programme submit your enrolment application via Studielink. Please note: in Studielink you can apply for the Master in Econometrics and Operations Research and in your VU dashboard you can select your specialization Operations Research.
Step 1:
Apply for the programme MSc Econometrics and Operations Research via Studielink before 1 June. You can register for the specialization Operations Research in your VU dashboard (see step 2)
Step 2:
After application in Studielink you will receive a VUnet-ID and password. Please complete your application in your VU dashboard by answering additional questions, affirming your choice for the specialization Operations Research and uploading the following document:
• a formal transcript of your bachelor grades. Your transcript must include an average score (GPA).
Please note: we can only process your application when your choice of specialization is clear and you uploaded your transcript.
Step 3:
The admission committee will assess if you meet the admission criteria and will inform you about the decision via email.
For the full description of the registration procedure see the VU website.
We welcome any student with a great interest in solving optimization problems in the field of Supply Chain Management, Financial Engineering, Data Science, or any other field where mathematical optimization plays a key role in making decisions. Besides being extremely motivated, students should satisfy the admission requirements listed here.
The Master's programme Econometrics and Operations Research, track Operations Research, is open to students with a university Bachelor's degree that provides a thorough knowledge in mathematics. Additionally, you need to have successfully completed courses and studied literature related to the core of this program, consisting of (or equivalents of):
Besides these core courses, the requirements of admission are that the applicant has followed courses in Linear Algebra, Probability Theory, Analysis and Statistics at the level of our Bachelor EOR. The levels of these courses are indicated by the following books:
Furthermore, it is important that students have experience with optimization and numerical programming in, for example, Python, R, Matlab, Java or C/C++. If you can show certified exam results for courses in operations research and mathematics as listed above you are admissible for the master. The equivalence will be evaluated by the Admission Board.
For more information about these course requirements contact Dr. R.A. Sitters: r.a.sitters@vu.nl.
The admission board wants to stress the intensity of the programme: reading scientific articles and writing papers will be a key part, all in a very high pace. Your English language skills, both oral and written, are extremely important in this programme. As you will have to communicate frequently with your fellow students and you will be working with and for international companies.
If you are applying for one of our English-taught Master's degree programmes you will have to demonstrate sufficient English language proficiency by submitting English test results.
Although complete applications are preferred, you can begin your application before you have completed the test and then submit your passing score once you have been conditionally admitted.
You can find which test types and scores are accepted, the deadlines for submitting test results and all other relevant information on our application page under the Language Proficiency Requirements tab.
To apply you are required to provide the following documents:
After having prepared the required documents, please follow the online application procedure.
To enroll in the programme submit your enrolment application via Studielink. Please note: in Studielink you can apply for the Master in Econometrics and Operations Research and in your VU dashboard you can select your specialization Econometrics.
All students seeking admission to an international Master’s programme with an international degree are required to pay a non-refundable €100 application fee. Only after you have paid this fee will we be able to start the evaluation of your application file. If you are applying for more than one programme, you will only need to pay the application fee once. Your application fee payment is valid for two years.
Information on how to apply with an international university degree and deadlines can be found here.
As an international student planning to study at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, you can apply for a variety of grants and bursaries. Detailed information about scholarships and deadlines can be found on www.vu.nl/scholarships or www.grantfinder.nl.
Our International Student and Alumni Ambassadors are happy to tell you all about their experiences with studying at VU Amsterdam and living in Amsterdam.
You will find the full overview of our Ambassadors here: vu.nl/ambassadors. There you can chat with them directly.
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