MSc Economics:

Behavioural Economics and Game Theory

The Behavioural Economics and Game Theory track The Master’s in Economics has a strong international focus,
in the Economics Master’s programme focuses on the both in terms of the scope of the curriculum and the team of
psychological, social and strategic considerations that professors that teaches the programme. It provides you with an
govern economic behaviour. The way in which we frame our advanced level of understanding of the economics core subjects
problems determines our decisions: delve into such hidden (Microeconomics and Game Theory, Macroeconomics and
motives and mechanisms in this track. The Amsterdam Applied Econometrics) in combination with an expert level in one
School of Economics’ (ASE) highly rated teaching staff and of the six specialisation tracks. The Behavioural Economics and
high regard for critical thought promise thrilling discussions, Game Theory track compares classic economics with behavioural
rewarding research and a challenging, unforgettable economics. The concept of individual choice is explored, in the
experience. You won’t regret studying Economics: following contexts: bounded rationality concepts in decisions
Behavioural Economics and Game Theory in Amsterdam. involving uncertainty; in time preferences and heuristic decision-
making. Game Theory focuses on strategically interdependent
decision making: applying the basic concepts of game theory to a
“After my master’s degree I
variety of decision-making situations.
continued my studies at the
Tinbergen Institute. In the
coming five years I will obtain
a thorough understanding of Curriculum
economic theory and its Courses EC
applications, and pursue a PhD at one of the Microeconomics and Game Theory 5
partner universities. In the future, I see myself Macroeconomics 5
applying theoretical concepts to real-world Applied Econometrics 5
problems. Furthermore, I would like to make
Advanced Game Theory 5
a positive impact on how economics is taught
Behavioural Economics 5
throughout the world. Economics is a dynamic
Experimental Economics 5
subject where finding definite answers has proven
Neuro-economics 5
to be very hard, and I believe the study of the
Evolution and Behaviour 5
subject should reflect this heterogeneity more.”
Research seminar 5
Leonard Treuren
Thesis 15
Graduate MSc Economics

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 Career prospects
Practical information
Graduates of the Master’s programme in Economics have
positions as researchers and administrators in: Degree MSc Economics

Mode Full-time
• banking, financial and consulting institutions Credits 60 ECTS
• international institutions, including the European Commission
Tuition fees uva.nl/tuitionfees
and Eurostat
Duration 12 months
• NGOs, national ministries and governmental agencies
• national and international regulators Language English

Starts in September 2018

Graduates of the MSc in Economics can also continue their studies
Application All: 1 April 2018
with pursuing a PhD at the Tinbergen Institute. Deadlines Dutch students: 1 June 2018
A Master’s degree in Economics is a ticket to excellent career
prospects:

• Starting salary: appr. € 2,950 gross

• Salary after 5 years: appr. € 3,500 gross Total no. of students: 257
• Time to find a job: 3 months
50% Dutch students
Source: SEO and Elsevier Beste Banen onderzoek 2016, UvA Economics
and Business alumni-survey 50% International students
Europe 70%, Asia 15%,
Americas 9%, Africa 6%

Group profile MSc Economics, class of 2016-2017

Why the UvA
The Amsterdam School of Economics (ASE) at the University of
Amsterdam is an excellently ranked school with an international
focus and highly rated researchers and lecturers. The UvA is
ranked 58th in the QS World University Rankings (2017-2018):
a challenging environment that values critical thought and an
independent, inquisitive mindset. In the Times Higher Education
ranking (THE Ranking 2017-2018) UvA is ranked 59th and 1st
in the Netherlands. A highly diverse student body and a vibrant
community of international alumni ensure that you will share
memories with fellow ASE graduates for years to come.
Do you have questions about your application?
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