Shape Public Policy with Economics
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Upon completion of this specialisation, you will be awarded the degree of Master of Science (MSc) in Spatial and Applied Economics.
This Public Economics and Policy specialisation prepares you for a career in policymaking or economic research — whether at government ministries, think tanks, supervisory authorities, international institutions (like the OECD), or advisory councils. Most graduates find jobs within 3 months and are better paid than graduates from other economics programmes.
Here are examples of positions obtained by recent graduates:
- Financial-Economic Policy Officer at the Ministry of Social Affairs and Employment, The Hague
- Head of Strategic Departmental Analysis, Department for Business and Trade, London
- Policy Officer, Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Policy, The Hague
- Economist at the Economic Policy and Research department, Dutch Central Bank, Amsterdam
- Consultant, Economisch Bureau Amsterdam