Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam

Erasmus School of Economics offers you a unique opportunity to acquire both profound economic insights and practical quantitative econometrical skills in only four years.

Econometricians examine the mathematical aspects of economic problems. Economists strive for a deep understanding of the nature of these problems. Are you interested in both? This programme provides you with a thorough understanding of how economics works and gives you access to the latest methods to analyse economic problems and calculate their solutions. This study allows you to focus on conceptual matters like inflation, profit and turnover as well as quantitative issues like risk, forecasts, uncertainty, probability and scenario analysis. During the BSc² programme you will address questions such as:

• How will energy and commodities prices evolve?
• How can we enhance the effectiveness of advertising by using Big Data?
• How will changes in unemployment rates affect consumer spending?
• What can be done to prevent a new 'Eurozone crisis'?

The BSc² programme enables you to complete two entire three-year bachelor programmes in four years. By taking extra lectures and exams you earn two BSc degrees in two thirds of the original time. You will acquire an average of 66 credits each year instead of the standard 60 credits. BSc² facilitates personal attention and intensive guidance.

IBA is a three-year, English-taught bachelor of science programme designed for students aspiring to international careers in multinational companies.

The curriculum spans courses related to all major business functions, such as human resource management, finance, accounting, marketing, and supply chain management, to name a few.

In IBA you’ll see how business is shaped by global challenges, and how RSM addresses these via our mission to be a force for positive change, anchored in the Unites Nation’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. IBA also emphasises the intersection of technology and business, helping you navigate the challenges of digitalisation and develop solutions for multinational companies operating in an AI-driven world.

The International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics is a captivating three year programme that focuses on worldwide issues related to economics and business.
Are you interested in international issues relating to economics and business economics? Do topics like the financial crisis and the expansion of the Chinese economy intrigue you? The International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics is a captivating three year programme that focuses on worldwide issues related to economics and business from expanding markets to the impact of financial crises. Not only will you develop your analytical and problem-solving skills, we also enable you to further develop your writing, reading, speaking and presentation during this programme. The fact that each year at least 50% international students from all over the world (as opposed to foreigners already living in the Netherlands) enroll in this programme, implies that class group thinking, the in-class examples and the interactions in but also between classes are much more inter-cultural and global than what happens in other programmes. Moreover, Rotterdam is a vibrant, multicultural city that is at the forefront of exciting developments in industry, logistics, science, culture and architecture.

Explore the world of media and its political, economic, and cultural impact. Pursue opportunities for international exchange, and go on to advanced studies or a top-flight career in communications.
The Communications and Media programme's academic year is divided into four terms, starting in September and finishing at the end of June. Each term comprises three different courses. This not only ensures that the workload and exams are spread evenly throughout the year, but also encourages you to work in a disciplined and effective way.

The International Bachelor programme in Communication and Media (IBCoM) facilitates and stimulates cooperative learning. It also encourages you to think critically and generate new knowledge, rather than simply accumulating facts. All courses feature a combination of instruction, interaction, and practical training, including applying theoretical knowledge to actual cases. You will also have the opportunity to work in groups and develop your team skills.

Are you an ambitious student who is interested in exploring academic fields beyond the borders of your own programme? If yes, take up the challenge to get a second degree in philosophy.
A degree in philosophy is an excellent complement to any other degree. In the current age of uncertainty and rapidly advancing technologies knowledge of philosophical problems and skills remains relevant. This programme teaches you to express arguments clearly and to think critically and creatively.

Do you strive to understand why humans think, feel and act the way they do? Find out if the International Bachelor in Psychology at Erasmus University Rotterdam is the right choice for you!

"Creating positive societal impact” is the motto that guides education and research at Erasmus University Rotterdam. Psychologists play an important role in achieving United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). SDG #3 “good health and well-being” easily comes to mind. However, psychologists can also contribute to, for example, high quality education (SDG #4) decent work (SDG #8) and reducing inequalities (SDG # 5 and 10).

With one eye on knowledge development and the other on application, we teach a wide range of psychology subjects connected to contemporary societal issues. These include basic topics such as perception and cognition, human learning, motivation, addiction, and mental health challenges. In addition, we teach important skills such as critical thinking, collaboration and self-reflection in our practicals and courses such as cross-cultural psychology.

The International Bachelor Arts and Culture Studies (IBACS) at Erasmus University Rotterdam offers a unique approach to arts and culture.

As an IBACS student, you will study the world of arts and culture from a sociological and economic point of view, but you will also be familiarised with theories on media, policy, marketing, and aesthetics.

You will explore the dynamic arts and culture sector. In this world, creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship are the key concepts. These characteristics not only apply to artists, but they are also increasingly essential for you: the future arts and culture specialist working behind the scenes to shape and engage with the world of art and culture.

The contemporary cultural landscape requires creative professionals with analytical skills and in-depth knowledge of cultural policy, arts education, art markets, audiences, heritage, cultural organisations, creative industries, and entrepreneurship in a global perspective. Besides building a theoretical foundation, you will also put your broad knowledge about the arts and culture into practice during the compulsory internship.

The Rotterdam Arts & Sciences Lab offers students a double degree, one from a research university and one from from an applied sciences university. It is the first of its kind in The Netherlands.

The Dual Degree is a five year programme in which students combine two full-time bachelor degrees: either the Liberal Arts & Sciences programme or International bachelor of Arts & Culture Studies at Erasmus University combined with either music at Codarts or Arts & Design at Willem de Kooning Academy. The programme challenges students to combine an academic study with a more practical and creative one. The curriculum over the five years is interwoven such that students will take courses from both institutions each year. Students will pay tuition fee for only one bachelor programme throughout the duration of the five years, which is financially attractive. Furthermore, applicants will need to apply separately to both institutions when applying for the dual degree.

Are you interested in solving social problems that transcend national borders? Learn more about the bachelor programme Management of International Social Challenges at Erasmus University Rotterdam.

Migration, development, climate change, economic stability, or international crime – these are not only the challenges addressed in the Sustainable Development Goals, but also examples of social challenges that local, national and international organisations in the public sector face and try to manage. In this bachelor's programme, you will learn how to research, analyse, and contribute to strategies for public sector organisations to manage these challenges.

Erasmus University College (EUC) is the international, interdisciplinary three-year Bachelor of Science programme in Liberal Arts and Sciences, offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam.

• Broaden your horizons by building your own curriculum
• Pursue your passion, choosing from wide range of disciplines, including Economics & Business, Neuroscience, International Relations, and more
• Benefit from small-scale and interactive learning
• Join a tight-knit, international community where your unique voice is valued
• Get inspired studying right in the city centre of vibrant Rotterdam
• Live in guaranteed 1st year housing, 5 mins from EUC

The International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research is a three year programme that focuses on the application of mathematical and statistical techniques to answer economic questions.
Do you have a keen interest in the origins and evolution of economic issues? Are you looking to apply mathematical and statistical techniques to help answer real-life economic questions? Would you like to be able to develop and use your own models to define and explain reality systematically? Are you self-motivated and eager to study with international students?

If so, the International Bachelor Econometrics and Operations Research, with mathematics, statistics and economics at its core, is the programme for you. It enables you to take on complex issues like:

• How will the price of energy and commodities evolve over the coming years?
• How can waiting times in health care be reduced?
• How can we enhance the effectiveness of online advertising by using Big Data?
• How can public transport planning be improved?

During the International Bachelor History, you will learn to understand how changes and events in the past affect our daily lives. You will make the crucial link between then and now and search in the past for answers to social issues that concern politics, the media or citizens today.

The International Bachelor History at Erasmus University Rotterdam is unique in its multifaceted approach. You primarily look at modern global history (from 1500 and onwards) through a social, cultural, political, and economic lens. This means that you study history more thematically (e.g. the history of migration and citizenship) and less based on historical periods – as is usual in other history departments.

Future analytical and responsible supply chain leaders are exposed to the industry and learn practical knowledge in a dynamic environment, here in Europe's logistics hub.

What are the tradeoffs between costs, liability and environmental impact in supply chains? How can you implement responsible work practices in logistics?

There’s a very close connection between the latest academic knowledge and real-world business practice in RSM’s MSc Supply Chain Management. You’ll learn the latest theories and technologies in class from world-class researchers and academics, then investigate how supply chain knowledge works in practice. You’ll meet supply chain professionals in class, and visit companies during field trips, honours class consultancy projects, and thesis research internships. Here, you’re in the middle of all the action: the Port of Rotterdam and other international supply chain hubs are right on your doorstep.

Entrepreneurship is key to societal progress. Through this programme you can find your place at the heart of this and make a difference.

Are you passionate about developing new ideas and starting new ventures? Are you ambitious enough to transform organisations and scale them up? If so, Strategic Entrepreneurship (MScSE) is the master programme for you.

This one-year full-time programme is open to you if you’re a bachelor student in Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, Finance and Science.

In an inspiring, collaborative, safe and open setting, you experientially learn all aspects of strategic entrepreneurship. You discover and create relevant entrepreneurial opportunities with positive impact, pivoting them into validated business solutions. Subsequently, you master how to achieve those discoveries in a startup, a scaleup and a corporation, with explicit attention to the complex volatility of bringing positive impact.

Arts and culture in all their forms arouse your curiosity. Talent and expertise is needed to introduce societies to art.

Creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship and a global vision are vital to a flourishing arts and culture sector. These characteristics typify not only artists; they are also increasingly important for those who are involved with arts and culture behind the scenes.

At Erasmus University, you are trained to envision new possibilities and establish new models for the organization of arts and culture using cutting-edge insights on policy, marketing, audiences and education. Your thorough knowledge of the international world of the arts and culture sector provides an excellent gateway to positions such as policymaker, marketing and PR for arts or programmer at cultural institutions.

Master in Arts and Culture studies offers the following specialisations:

• Arts, Culture and Society
• Cultural Economics and Entrepreneurship
• Tourism, Culture and Society

The part-time weekend Executive MBA Programme is designed for working professionals aiming to further develop their cross-functional capabilities and improve their business skills.

Over 18 transformative months you explore the critical issues, concepts and ideas that drive business around the world. From the foundations to the practice of management and leadership, you will dig deep into what it takes to lead at a global level. And you will have the chance to translate theory into practice. Because of its flexible, part-time format, you will be able to experiment with new approaches learnt on campus back at the workplace as you progress. And your own in-company project is a unique opportunity to apply new concepts and models to a pressing, real-life challenge you and your company face.

Running across the entire experience is our Personal Leadership Development Programme, a hands-on, collaborative approach, enriched by coaching, mentorship and the very latest thinking on leadership.

Classes take place every other week on Friday evening and Saturday (+ one start week per year).

A stimulating general management programme for aspiring students new to the field. Expand horizons, sharpen critical thinking, and become a competent business professional.

In this one-year master programme, you build on your specialised knowledge from your bachelor degree and gain a comprehensive understanding of general management and business administration. An RSM Master in Management degree equips you with the skills and confidence you need to kickstart your career in the business world.

Throughout this programme, you collaborate with classmates who, like you, come from diverse academic backgrounds. This creates a valuable learning environment where you can tap into each other's experiences and knowledge. Through a combination of academic theory, interactive classroom sessions and team assignments, you evolve into a full-fledged business professional.

While this full-time programme demands hard work, graduates often describe it as an intense yet highly rewarding experience. The curriculum includes lectures, group projects and assignments. In addition, your instructors encourage open discussions and practical application of business knowledge. You not only gain a strong grasp of theory, but you also learn how to immediately and accurately apply business concepts in real-world scenarios.

The programme is a two year research master in economics, econometrics and finance. Fully dedicated to preparing students for PhD thesis research.
The programme offers a research training equivalent to training in the first two years of PhD programmes at top US economics faculties. This implies a first year of rigorous and common training in core subjects of economics, econometrics, and finance at a high level that can only be managed by a selected group of students. In the second year, students specialise in their choice from among the institute’s many fields of research through field course work and research master thesis research.

The Tinbergen Institute research master is a joint degree programme offered by Erasmus University Rotterdam, the University of Amsterdam and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The research master is a small-scale, intensive programme for students who want to pursue a PhD in Economics, Econometrics or Finance.

After graduation:
The research master is an excellent start for a career in academia. Ask any of TI’s over 800 PhD alumni, and they will tell you that a PhD degree from Tinbergen Institute opens the doors of opportunity.

Do you aspire to be a critical thinking manager in the healthcare sector? Study Health Care Management in Rotterdam and be ideally prepared for a promising career.
During this internationally oriented master in Health Care Management, you are trained to match knowledge from various academic fields (e.g. human resource management, quality & safety, financial management, logistics) with professional skills to deal with the complexities of contemporary healthcare problems and transitions. During this entire process, you never lose focus of patient demands and needs.

The master programme offers many opportunities to deepen your knowledge on topical healthcare issues and practise your personal skills as a (future) healthcare manager. For students who want to enhance their practical experience, internships are offered as part of the programme (instead of an elective course). The programme is offered in English (full time/1 year).

The Global Executive MBA Program is a 21-month modular executive MBA Program at the Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam.

The RSM Global Executive MBA is a transformative and intensive 21-month journey in leadership development, tailored exclusively to your needs and objectives. You are empowered with the knowledge, the insights into your personal style of leadership, the skills and the strategic vision to lead your organisation with clarity, confidence and integrity. Delivered in Rotterdam, one of the world’s key economic hubs, the RSM Global Executive MBA connects you to a global network of peers, thought leaders and change agents. You experience all the dynamics of international leadership and business, where it happens, as it happens.

Understanding the past is key in understanding the present. In this programme, you approach modern history from multiple angles, examining social, political and cultural themes in the past.
* Applied History: is designed to integrate academic research, historical expertise, and practical skills, equipping you for a diverse array of career paths. You'll explore how societies interact with their histories, understand the significance of heritage in contemporary societies, and discover how policymakers and communities use historical insights to shape identities and policies.

* Global History and International Relations offers a unique interdisciplinary perspective on global history and international relations, preparing you to navigate complex global power dynamics. By integrating political theories with economic, cultural, and social perspectives, this programme provides a nuanced analysis of international relations and societal developments.

The Master History at Erasmus University Rotterdam offers two specialisations:

We also offer the two year master programme Global Markets, Local Creativities (GLOCAL). This International Master combines the complementary and interdisciplinary expertise, resources and networks of seven leading universities (The Consortium) in seven innovative and exciting cities.

The RM Neuroscience programme is a fulltime, two-year study programme of 120 EC hosted by the dept. Neuroscience. This programme trains students to become researchers in the field of Neuroscience.
The two-year fulltime research master programme in Neuroscience (120 EC) aims to teach and train talented students in the rapidly expanding field of Neuroscience to become independent researchers. The programme provides candidates with an academic education by combining high quality theoretical knowledge with extensive neuroscience research training, which enables them to become researchers with the capacity to further advance biomedical (clinical) and basic neuroscience research.

MSc Neuroscience graduates are well trained to take up PhD positions in various medical fields, such as neurology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, otolaryngology, oncology, psychology, psychiatry and gerontology. The industrial application of neuroscience research is broad. It runs from molecular and genetic approaches for drug development in pharmaceutical companies to new design in robotics based on neural principles and intelligent man-machine interface devices. The programme prepares students for future research positions in these areas in technology and industry.

If you seek to link economic theory with practice through the involvement of industry and governments, then the MSc in Economics and Business is the programme for you.

What do you learn and what do you need?
An analytical mind, creativity and an interest in the world around you are important to be successful in this programme. We offer you a combination of academic rigour and practical applicability. Depending on which specialisation you choose, we will train you to conduct sound analyses and convert them into policy recommendations and strategies. In addition, you will learn how to assess strategic issues within companies.

There is a wealth of options to choose from. Our programme consists of ten specialisations in Economics, Business Economics, and Applied Economics:

• Behavioural Economics
• Data Science and Marketing Analytics
• Economics of Sustainability
• Financial Economics
• Health Economics
• International Economics
• Marketing
• Policy Economics
• Strategy Economics
• Urban, Port and Transport Economics

Our academic staff contribute regularly to major academic journals about their research findings, but we have close ties with the business world as well. This combination ensures you will have access to the latest economic insights and techniques.

Transform your career with the RSM MBA. We are proud of our MBA and we believe that this programme can truly serve your personal and career goals.

Our business school has been consistently ranked around the top 30 programmes in the world and the top 5 in Europe. Our Full-time MBA has been ranked #1 in the Benelux in 2024, #3 in Europe for research Excellence and #4 in the world for carbon footprint.

Taught in English over 12 months, the International Full-time MBA programme attracts students from around 37 different countries world-wide.

Participants emerge with the skills to think critically, creatively and analytically about the most defining issues in global business. They are taught by top-rated faculty, mentors and multinational corporate managers. A key goal of this programme is to deliver a behavioural transformation in participants. Students emerge from the programme with the personal skills to connect, inspire, motivate and leverage powerful networks across diversity – a defining quality of successful business leadership. Participants acquire these skills in two of the most experiential learning environments of any MBA programme: by 'living' management and the Personal Leadership Development (PLD), which encourages enhanced intrapersonal, and interpersonal communication skills.

The Research Master Business Data Science focuses on the application of Data Science techniques within business disciplines. It is a joint degree by EUR, UvA and VU.

Course instruction is provided by top scholars from the participating schools.

The programme prepares for an academic career in business administration disciplines, like entrepreneurship, finance, human resources and analysis of organisations, marketing and supply chains.

The Research Master Business Data Science prepares talented and motivated students to start their doctorate at one of the Schools in business and economics of the three partner universities or any other high quality PhD programme in Business.

A job market support programme for PhD students support BDS graduates to enter the international academic job market.

This master is your foundation for a career in financial leadership – combining analytical rigour, professional depth, and the versatility of a business school education.

Prepare yourself for a profession that plays a key role in organisations and is consistently in demand. With the master in accounting and financial management, you'll have the expertise to make sense of financial and non-financial information, and the judgement to support decisions that matter.

With strong academic foundations and close links to practice, the programme prepares you for varied financial roles – from audit to advisory – in a world shaped by data, regulation, and change. You can choose electives to specialise for your career in accountancy, financial management and controlling, or financial advisory.

Join forces with sustainability-minded students to engage with evolving insights on grand societal challenges. Our aim: Helping firms find much-needed, innovative, sustainable solutions.

Climate change, social inequality and environmental degradation are among the most important grand societal challenges of our time. Business is heavily impacted, but it is also uniquely positioned: it can invest in solutions, implement innovations and scale up enterprises, all while seeking the right partnerships with NGOs and governments. This master programme places you in the middle of this crucial endeavour, and further empowers you as a young professional that can positively impact the state of the world.

Along with other sustainability-minded students, and with educators from a range of disciplines you will investigate how to successfully embed sustainability into corporate strategy and operations. We will challenge you to use transformational paradigms and leading academic insights aimed at creating companies that are regenerative, circular, resilient and fit for the future. You will gain analytical skills to unlock complex social and environmental challenges, and create business solutions that address root causes of grand challenges and achieve net-positive success.

Bring yourself to the forefront of developments in biomedical science. Work with acclaimed research groups, do extensive research, and write up a thesis.
This two-year (120 ECTS) research master's programme focuses on genetic, molecular, and cellular principles of health and disease. Learn experimental design and technical approaches currently in use, such as cell and tissue culture, live cell imaging, genomic and proteomic technologies, genetic modification, generation of small animal models, and more.

The MSc Molecular Medicine faculty members include leading international scientists in biomedical research. Upon graduation, you will be a preferred and qualified candidate for PhD positions within Erasmus MC, and other high-ranking and international research institutions.

Immerse yourself. Get in-depth, internationally focused, social-scientific training. Study key issues in media, arts and society, and go on to a PhD or a career in research, policy, or consultancy.
This research master teaches you how social scientific research creates knowledge, and how you may design and carry out your own empirical research. You will explore the main lines theoretical inquiry and contribute to the academic debate.

Erasmus University is a top-rated university in a dynamic city. This advanced, research-oriented programme is taught by top researchers, with occasional guest lectures given by renowned experts. Coursework is interactive and intensive, and can be tailored to meet individual needs.

Apply your research skills in new settings, and go on to a PhD in sociology, arts and culture studies, or media studies. The degree is also an excellent stepping stone to a career in applied research, policy, or consultancy.

Get a comprehensive view by exploring the economic, political and legal approaches to the complexities of healthcare systems.
Healthcare systems worldwide face complicated challenges. Policy makers want to retain or improve access to good-quality healthcare, but they also want to keep systems affordable for patients and tax payers. Meanwhile, healthcare expenditure is increasing, demographics are changing, expectations are higher and expensive new treatments are becoming available.

What are the causes of the problems systems face? What are the solutions? Take a multidisciplinary approach that combines legal, economic, managerial, and political thinking. See how countries balance efficiency and equity in their systems. Explore the impact that the European Union and other international bodies are having on healthcare systems. The master programme is internationally oriented and aims to attract students from all over the world.

For inquisitive, creative, and motivated students, this program cultivates the skills to uncover innovative solutions to today's challenges and grasp new business prospects.

Organisations need people who can generate and implement innovative ideas. This programme helps you to develop the competencies required to fulfil that need.

Learn how to effectively develop an innovation strategy, create an innovation culture, foster creative ideas, manage innovation projects and more. Explore scientific theories, case studies and business challenges. As you advance in your studies, you and your fellow cohort join your professors in applying what you’ve learned to real societal issues and business situations.

A challenging master for potential top managers and strategy consultants. Learn to develop and implement strategies with the latest technology to create value for business and society.

Some parts of business can’t be handed over to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation. Strategic management is complex. This programme brings together theories and analytical techniques with the newest knowledge from research and insider perspectives for your future role as top manager or strategy consultant. You’ll focus on three key managerial activities: strategic analysis, strategy formulation and strategy implementation.

You’ll develop a deep understanding of strategic issues at company, industry and societal level as you formulate strategic options and make decisions under challenging conditions of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity. As you develop your interpersonal and cross-cultural communication and collaboration competencies, you’ll gain a competitive advantage in the international job market.

Immerse yourself in the engaging and inspiring CEMS world, where you'll boost your learning experience with diverse perspectives, and set foot in the business world of the future.

Prepare for an international career in business, no matter what area you're interested in – strategy, consulting, entrepreneurship, or technology. International Management/CEMS focuses on managing the complexity of different people, cultures, and business practices across the world. This programme for future global leaders will connect you to a network of 34 top business schools, multinationals, alumni, and ambitious, internationally oriented students around the world. It provides you with a deep theoretical and practical understanding of the economic, social, and environmental opportunities and challenges faced by companies operating in international and culturally diverse contexts, and it will teach you how to operate effectively in them.

This joint programme offers the unique opportunity for interdisciplinary studies of law and economics at multiple universities (European and non-European).

This joint programme covers one academic year and is subdivided into three terms. You will study at renowned universities in an international and stimulating setting. The programme is focused on the economic analysis of law in general, followed by specialized courses in three different tracks you can opt for. These are the Public & International track, the Markets, Corporations & Regulators track and the Innovation & Intellectual Property track. You will finish the academic year by writing a thesis.

The EMLE programme allows students the unique chance to study at least at two different European universities, with the option of attending even a third European or a non-European university. This creates an international framework through the universities, scholars and lecturers, and of course, the students themselves. Within one academic year, students are coming from more than 30 different countries, which creates a global working atmosphere while providing constant opportunities to improve social skills and cultural competences.

Explore the potential of medical research. In upcoming years, important discoveries will be made in the health sciences. Take part in unearthing these discoveries.
Get the methodological, theoretical, and statistical foundation you need to design and carry out your own practical research—and publish your results. Work in the stimulating environment of the Netherlands Institute for Health Sciences (NIHES). Attend lectures by prominent scientists. Choose your own speciality, and do. cutting-edge research with the support of a personal tutor. Learn state-of-the-art research methods, and how to study the literature on an issue, analyse data, and publish in respected journals.

NIHES, at the Erasmus MC, is a top-ranked institution with a strong international dimension. Let them be your springboard to a career in international research, public health, health policy, health economics, clinical medicine, or pharmaceutical research

Get the latest and most in-depth knowledge of the workings of infectious disease and immuno-deficiencies. Translate between basic science and clinical medicine, and go on to a top research career.
Learn how to do first-rate research that is based on close interactions between scientists and clinicians. Work intensively in basic and advanced immunology, virology, gastro enterology and microbiology, and extensively on clinical and population-based research. Learn the art of effective collaboration within and between research groups.

Erasmus University and Erasmus MC are highly regarded in Holland and internationally, and this new programme is on the cutting edge of the field. Delve into a range of topics in immunology, virology and microbiology, clinical pharmacology, the epidemiology of infectious diseases, animal models, and bio-safety. Present your thesis at a symposium, and pursue career options in academia, with research institutions or in the farmaceutical industry.

Eu-HEM chases excellence in health economics and management, with the joint European Master's programme being taught in the top four European universities in this field.
Eu-HEM prepares you for staff and executive positions in organisations and institutions involved in healthcare provision. The key to a career in this sector is awareness of the societal relevance of healthcare and the implied constraints imposed by regulations and the law. In this degree, you will study all these elements.

Eu-HEM is strongly supported by future employers in international organisations, hospitals and care organisations, govermental agencies and research institutions.

Learn to create value for consumers, organisations and society by understanding consumer behaviour and integrating this into marketing strategies.

Why do people do what they do? By studying consumer behaviour and marketing processes, you learn how strategies and tactics result in the success or failure of products and services. Marketing is also an important driver of performance in organisations. If you understand this, you can develop a successful vision and strategy for your business.

You can customise the MSc Marketing Management programme with one of these elective tracks: brand and product management, or digital marketing and analytics. You’ll graduate with the knowledge, tools and tactics you need to create value for any kind of company or organisation.

Get a solid analytical and critical grasp of new views. Be part of an advanced discussion in the philosophy, methodology, history and culture of economics, and go on to a research or academic career.
Why do economists often fail to predict? Are there moral limits to markets? What, if anything, is wrong with the conception of rationality in economics? What are good accounts of the evolution of cooperation and morality?

The Research Master in Philosophy and Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam is unique in studying all aspects of the philosophy of economics. It is an intensive two-year programme, where you can profit from a truly interdisciplinary environment. This programme is part of the world's leading research institute Erasmus Institute for Philosophy and Economics (EIPE).

The programme will be tackling issues such as: Human Rights, Governance and Development Policy, Poverty, Food politics, Migration, Refugee, Agrarian and Environmental studies, gender equality & rights

The MA in Development Studies (MADS) is a one-year programme that will give you critical perspectives on contemporary issues in global development.

You'll dive into key themes such as social justice, just transitions, conflict and peace, governance, public policy, environment and sustainability, gender, and human rights—developing the tools to understand and influence change.

Offered at the International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague – the City of Peace and Justice, this programme offers a truly international classroom experience, where diverse perspectives and experiences come together to inspire new ways of thinking about development and global equity.

Erasmus School of Law offers four specializations in Commercial Law: Commercial & Company Law, International Arbitration & Business Law, International Trade Law and Maritime & Transport law.

Commercial and Company Law: this LL.M. programme provides you with a thorough insight into the legal aspects of doing business in an international setting. You will get a thorough insight into the legal aspects of doing business in an international setting, while studying in one of the leading commercial centres and largest ports of Europe.

International Arbitration Law: this LL.M. programme provides its graduates with a unique set of international arbitration skills together with solid expertise in international business law. It covers both procedural and substantive law aspects of the international dispute resolution.

International Business Law: this LL.M. programme covers the legal aspects of international trade and commerce. In contrast to similar programmes, the focus lies exclusively with the commercial law side of matters and does not go into regulatory or public law aspects.

Maritime and Transport Law: this LL.M. programme provides you with thorough, in-depth knowledge of the dynamic world of maritime and transport law. It offers an encompassing view on international trade and commerce, while studying a stone's throw away from the largest port of Europe.

The overall objective of the programme is to provide scholarly education and practical training for future academic and policy leaders in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Mundus MAPP is a two-year-long international joint Masters program in Public Policy, offered by four top-ranked European institutions: Central European University, Budapest (Hungary), International Institute of Social Studies of Erasmus University Rotterdam (the Netherlands), Institut Barcelona d'Estudis Internacionals (Spain) and the University of York (UK). Established in 2007, the program operates as an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree Program funded by the European Commission.

Use data, mathematical models and economic insights for real-world decisions. Study in Rotterdam and apply econometrics to challenges in society, finance, business, logistics, energy and transport.

The Econometrics master's programme in Rotterdam teaches you how to use data science, mathematical models and economic theory to analyse and improve real-world decision making.

You develop strong analytical skills in areas such as market behaviour, forecasting, optimisation, machine learning and finance. Throughout the programme, you learn how to build and evaluate models, work with complex datasets and turn quantitative outcomes into meaningful insights.

Rotterdam offers a relevant setting for applied econometrics. The city's international port, business community, financial sector and large-scale logistics networks provide real data that show up in assignments and examples.

You choose a specialisation that matches your interests, ranging from finance and operations research to data science. The curriculum is structured in seven core courses and case studies where you apply your knowledge to real-life problems.

After graduation, you are prepared for analytical roles in finance, consultancy, technology, government, logistics or research. You become someone who can understand complex problems, design quantitative solutions and support strategic decisions with evidence.

The master's programme in International Public Management and Policy focuses on the increasingly international nature of public management and public policy-making.

Public policy has an international orientation underlined by the central role of organisations such as the EU and the UN. This master's programme endows you with advanced theories, concepts, and skills that will help you work effectively in an international environment. The knowledge we provide will enable you to contribute to finding solutions for global issues such as international conflict, poverty, migration, environmental protection, and corruption. The programme forms a clear pathway to developing a career in public or private sector organisations.

Erasmus University Rotterdam is an international top university in a vibrant city that is the gateway to Europe. Our faculty consists of top-notch scholars in the academic fields of public administration, political science, international relations, development studies, and European integration, who regularly participate in policy debates.

Explore digital technology and AI's impact on business. Gain the know-how to boost business with data in the digital economy.

Are you passionate about technological progress and artificial intelligence, and how these impact business? Are you interested in an international career in digital business, data science and IT management? In this programme, you will focus on the management of information as a strategic source for improving overall business performance, and become a professional who can combine analytical know-how with an expertise in business and technology. You’ll develop both a management foundation and a technical foundation which allows you to identify and analyze the value of digital innovations and technological opportunities.

Are you a recent bachelor graduate with a drive and passion for finance? Take this master and kick-start your career in the world of finance.

The MSc in Finance & Investments is designed to provide a comprehensive and rigorous finance education. You’ll start with a solid foundation in finance, and then choose your specialised track. This structure gives you a holistic understanding of the financial system and the role of finance in society, because you investigate in-depth expertise and broad perspectives in high-demand areas.

In this one-year, full-time MSc, you’ll gain the analytical and problem-solving skills to thrive in global finance. Learn from international faculty, apply theory through data-driven projects, and engage with real-world financial and tech developments. With strong industry links and high graduate demand, this programme prepares you to lead in investment and finance roles worldwide.

The MA Philosophy is the place where cutting edge philosophical research meets the classroom. This enables our students to engage in contemporary philosophical debates.
As of September 2020, ESPhil intends to offer a renewed Master programme under the title Philosophy Now. Based on the existing two tracks, the new programme will offer four clusters of courses, each of which is centred around a specific area of current societal challenges:

• Subjectivity and Culture;
• Politics of Wealth;
• Ecology and Technology;
• Democracy and Truth.

The MSc in Urban Management & Development is a 12-month English-taught programme offered in 2 specialisations that allow students to specialise within their chosen field.

Cities are in a constant state of unprecedented change. Between now and 2030, urban areas are expected to triple in surface; by 2050, 68% of the population will reside in cities. Population movements of this scale create physical, economic, environmental and social challenges. To remain sustainable, liveable and competitive, cities need well-trained urban managers in policy development and good governance. The MSc programme focuses on socio-spatial dynamics in planning, climate resilience and sustainability, governance and economics of cities and equitable access to sustainable land and housing.

The MSc programme is designed to give students the skills to analyse, understand and solve contemporary urban issues in their countries through forward-looking policy-making. A key feature of the programme is the use of comparative methodologies to discuss urban issues, policies and trends worldwide. Next to high-quality academic content, the programme also equips students with knowledge of popular data analysis software and negotiation skills.

Could this be the foundation for your future business at the interface of life sciences, management, and entrepreneurship? A joint programme for a unique set of interdisciplinary skills.

Healthcare organisations need people who generate and implement innovative ideas, and this programme will help you develop the competencies to fulfil that need. You will learn how to develop an innovation strategy, create an innovation culture, foster creative ideas, and manage innovation projects.

If you are a recent or soon-to-be graduate from a bachelor programme in healthcare or life sciences (like biomedicine, biology, clinical technology, nursing, or pharmacology), or a business or innovation programme, this one-year master programme could be your stepping stone towards a career in medical business and innovation. Your degree will be an MSc in Management of Innovation with a specialism in medical business.

Explore business problems and their environment, select and execute the methods of analysis, and communicate the results to internal and external stakeholders.

Business has become data-rich, even the more ‘traditional’ sectors of business. They need people who can find the business benefits through decision-driven analytics. Think of supermarkets with their abundance of data, or logistics and its dependence on routing and timing information.

You’ll learn to understand, solve and communicate operational, tactical and strategic challenges from data in organisations in this specialisation in our one-year, full-time MScBA study programme.

What these challenges have in common is their complexity. They need advanced analytics. The results can be extremely valuable for business. You will learn to look beyond correlations for causal relationships that can help you tackle real-life problems in the business world.

After completing your core courses, you can choose from electives such as Analysing digital footprints, Supply chain analytics, or Fintech: business models and applications. You’ll then write your thesis.

This programme focuses on managing people and organisations: learn the latest academic insights in change and people management and how to apply these insights to create practical solutions.

People are at the centre of organisations. But how people do create value for organisations and what can organisations offer to the people who work in them? More fundamentally, how do we manage people, organisations and change successfully in a turbulent world?

Our respected international faculty members will bring you the latest thinking and empirical research in the field, drawing on theoretical perspectives to connect micro (people and groups), meso (organisations) and macro (external conditions) concerns.

You’ll learn to think critically to make better people-related and data-driven decisions, and to create positive change for individuals and organisations. You will apply research insights to practical problems from the start of your studies as part of a consultancy project, and the small group environment means that you can easily interact with students, teachers, practitioners and companies to enhance your learning. You’ll graduate with an in-depth understanding of how to manage people, organisations and change as a manager, consultant or HR professional.

Think critically. Master the latest rules and become an expert in finance and economics.
Go international through courses that will get you to the top in, e.g., accounting, auditing, controlling or consultancy. Master the ins and outs of collecting, categorising, summarising, analysing and using financial data. Get the techniques and frameworks you need to evaluate how auditing and control are done.

Erasmus School of Economics has a strong international reputation. Rotterdam is a world hub for trade and business. Lay a solid foundation from core courses, and build on it by participating actively in intensive seminars. Present papers, dig into the literature, including case studies, and engage critically in discussions. Get on track for your professional qualification as an auditor or a controller, and take advantage of the growing demand for auditors and controllers in auditing firms, industrial giants and management consultancies.

The Master Societal Transitions equips you with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, interpret and work on complex societal transitions.

It is transdisciplinary, integrating knowledge from various disciplines – including philosophy, ecology, and law - and practice. Herein, it focuses especially on the socio-economic and institutional dimensions of societal transitions: the role of power, agency, culture, beliefs, values and social movements, in areas such as energy, food, care, mobility and construction.

Explore core issues in Public Administration and Organisational Science. This master programme prepares you for a career as a researcher, management consultant, or policy advisor.
Gain in-depth knowledge about societal problems and challenges of public organisations. Combine theories of public administration, organisational science, and management with in-depth training in research methods. We focus on the challenges that governments nowadays face, such as mediatisation, ageing, declining trust in the government, and societal fragmentation. We also analyse challenges within public organisations, such as management-professional conflicts and the role of risk when innovating.

With a research master you are one step ahead of other job seekers when applying for positions in research, consultancy or policy advice.