BSc Econometrics and Operations Research
The University of Amsterdam welcomes applications from ONCAMPUS Amsterdam students
that have successfully completed their Undergraduate Foundation Programme. The
BSc Econometrics and Operations Research is a three-year interdisciplinary full-time degree,
completely taught in English, and includes a talent development programme and support and
advice from a personal tutor.
For students with a strong interest and skills in quantitative, mathematical and statistical
matters.
You will analyse economic reality using mathematical models, translating the results into
economic policy. The labour market is crying out for Econometrists and operations research
and management specialists.
Small class sizes create a strong sense of community. Mentoring and group study supports
your development throughout the programme.
There is an honours programme available for excellent students, who are able to achieve an
honours diploma in addition to the undergraduate degree.
You will study:
Year 1
The first year is all about your basic knowledge of mathematics, statistics and economics. You
will orientate yourself towards the quantitative economics programmes of Econometrics &
Operations Research. You will learn to work with Microsoft Excel, as well as more advanced
mathematical and statistical software such as Matlab and Eviews.
Year 2 and 3
You will take mandatory courses such as Mathematical Economics, Econometrics, Time Series
Analysis and Deterministic & Stochastic Operations Research. In this third year, you will also
take electives. You will specialise in either Econometrics or ORM. The Econometrics
degree programme will be concluded with a thesis, in which you can research a subject that you
find particularly interesting. In ORM, your thesis is based on a practical assignment.
*For guaranteed progression to BSc Econometrics and Operations Research you will need to
achieve:
6.5 IELTS or equivalent, with no single element below 6.0
60% average across three academic subjects (at least 40% in all academic subjects)
You must achieve 60% in Maths Module 2
You may be required to do an extra Maths entrance test
