We will evaluate your eligibility based on 2 specific entry requirements.
If you want to apply for this Master’s programme, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master’s degree in:
In addition to the above, you must have proven knowledge in all the following topics at intermediate level in:
You can also apply if you have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a quantitative field (such as Mathematics, Statistics or Physics). However, your degree must include courses in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics at intermediate level.
Are you unsure whether your academic background is considered equivalent to a Dutch Bachelor's degree? Find a list of equivalent degrees here.
This Master’s programme is taught in English, so strong English skills are essential. To help you succeed in class, we ask you to show your English proficiency through one of the approved tests listed below:
Other test versions or modules are not accepted. Examples of this include but are not limited to: IELTS Indicator, IELTS One Skill Retake, TOEFL Home Edition, TOEFL MyBest Scores, etc.
Test scores may not be older than 2 years, counting back from the start of the programme. So for the September 2026 intake, we only accept tests taken on or after 1 September 2024.
We accept scores submitted after the application deadline, as long as you took the test before that deadline.
Meeting the entry requirements alone is just the first step. Besides the entry requirements, you need to meet the selection criteria. This means that your application will be compared with other applicants. The selection is based on your GPA, GRE (GMAT) score, and motivation letter.
We are looking for students who have shown academic potential to keep up with the high level and workload of the programme. Therefore, one of the criteria on which your application will be assessed is the Grade Point Average (GPA).
We do not require a specific minimum GPA for this programme, but we will compare and assess the performance on all selection criteria to make an informed decision regarding placement into the programme.
Strong analytical writing and quantitative reasoning skills are essential for this Master’s. To ensure this, you need to provide a sufficient Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) General Test result. In some cases, a Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) score is accepted.
GRE: minimum score: 155 and preferably 158 in the Quantitative Reasoning section
Instead of a GRE, a GMAT test score may be accepted if you have already obtained a GMAT score, or it is difficult to take the GRE test on short notice in your country.
GMAT Focus Edition: Minimum score: 585 with 79 points in the Quantitative Reasoning section, and preferably 595 with 82 points in the Quantitative Reasoning section.
GMAT test (old edition): Minimum score: 620 with 45 points in the Quantitative Reasoning section, and preferably 640 with 48 points in the Quantitative Reasoning section.
Your test scores should be submitted before your application deadline. Please keep in mind that receiving these results can take up to two weeks.
Based on mutual agreements with certain universities, students might be exempted from the GRE requirement. Check the list of universities to see whether this applies to you.
The motivation letter (max. one A4) allows you to explain why you would be a good fit for the Master’s programme and which experiences have led you to this decision.