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Amsterdam School of Economics Amsterdam School of Economics
Master
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Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (Econometrics)

Econometrics Honours programme

Do you have strong analytical and leadership abilities? And is it your goal to use applied research to tackle complex real-life problems? The Econometrics Honours programme is a great challenge and a chance to broaden your horizon beyond the scope of your track.

Why apply for the Honours programme?

The Honours programme is your chance to gain knowledge at the highest level within the field of Econometrics. You will practise applied research skills on top of your chosen MSc Econometrics specialisation track and deep-dive into the programme. This Honours programme is a rewarding addition to your curriculum and a chance to stand out to future employers.

Real-life business case: investigate high-frequency trading strategies for cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin are a rapidly developing phenomenon in financial technology, attracting considerable research interest. In this case, you will investigate the potential profitability of high-frequency trading strategies (at the minute level) for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies like Ethereum, Ripple or Litecoin. Which investment strategies should you use? Which algorithms are most promising? Is the inclusion of social indicators beneficial?

Specific courses

You take the Econometrics Honours programme (15 ECTS) alongside your 1-year Econometrics MSc. Besides being able to choose your specialisation track, the Honours programme adds 2 extra courses and a research project to your MSc.

  • Real-life business case

    Solve a business case and present your results to your fellow students. You will carry out this assignment in a small and diverse team of MSc students who are all enrolled in different MSc programmes at the Amsterdam School of Economics. One of our senior researchers will provide support to the team as you solve your business case. 

  • Extra course related to your track

    Add an extra course to your curriculum, specific to your chosen track.

  • Extra course outside your track

    Choose any course from the other tracks of the Econometrics MSc.

How to apply

The Econometrics Honours programme is selective and only available to (approximately) 10 highly motivated students of our Econometrics MSc.

What you need to do:

  1. Apply for the MSc Econometrics programme.
  2. Wait for your admissions results. If you are admitted to the programme you will receive a conditional acceptance email.
  3. Start your MSc Econometrics programme. By the end of the 1st period you can apply for the Honours programme by writing a letter of motivation to the programme director of the MSc Econometrics.

Selection takes place in October, based on the documents you provide and group diversity. You will start the Honours programme in November of the same academic year.

How to apply for the Master's Econometrics Get the course schedule + programme summary

Contact

For specific questions about the Econometrics Honours programme, please contact us.