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Mastering Quantitative Methods for Business and Economics

The Master’s programme in Econometrics and Operations Research consists of two tracks: Econometrics and Operations Research. Directly from the start of the master you choose one of these tracks.

Each track offers three distinct specializations that allow you to focus your expertise in your chosen field.

Econometrics Track

The Econometrics track focuses on the development and application of advanced statistical and econometric methods for analyzing complex data. This track integrates mathematics, statistics, computer science, and knowledge of businesses to provide you with the tools needed to extract meaningful insights from data across various domains including economics, marketing, pricing, revenue management, finance, risk management, and climate science. The track offers three specializations:

  • Econometrics and Data Science: Master state-of-the-art techniques in econometrics and data science for analyzing large-scale datasets
  • Financial Econometrics: Develop expertise in analyzing financial markets and risk using advanced econometric methods
  • Climate Econometrics: Apply in-depth quantitative techniques to address climate-related challenges

Operations Research Track

The Operations Research track emphasizes the development and application of mathematical methods for analyzing and optimizing business processes. This track combines mathematics, computer science, and business studies to help you solve complex decision-making problems. Choose from three specializations:

  • Quantitative Logistics: Focus on optimizing transport networks and supply chains
  • Financial Engineering: Master the mathematical techniques needed for financial optimization and risk management
  • Business Engineering and Data-Driven Decision Making: Learn to optimize business processes using advanced analytical methods

Each specialization consists of:

  • Core courses that provide fundamental knowledge in your chosen field
  • Specialized courses that deepen your expertise in specific areas
  • Elective courses that allow you to broaden your knowledge
  • A master’s thesis where you apply your knowledge to solve a complex problem

Our courses combine theoretical foundations with practical applications, ensuring you develop both a deep understanding and hands-on experience. Through case studies, programming assignments, and research projects, you’ll learn to apply advanced methods to real-world challenges.

The academic year is divided into six periods, allowing for focused, intensive learning in each course. The programme begins in September and can be completed in one year of full-time study.

The start date of this programme is September 1st.

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Change your future with the Econometrics and Operations Research programme

Change your future with the Econometrics and Operations Research programme

On completing this Master’s programme, you will be a highly sought-after candidate in all types of businesses. As a graduate, depending on your chosen track and specialization, you can start working at a number of businesses and institutions. From conducting active research in the field of econometrics to understanding supply chain management; or from analysing Big Data to improving marketing strategies using data science, you will have the quantitative skills needed in the job market of today and the future.

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