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Amsterdam Institute for Social Science Research (AISSR) AISSR
Master
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Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (Econometrics)

Econometrics Honours programme

Do you have excellent analytical and leadership abilities? And is it your goal to use applied research to tackle complex real-life problems? The Econometrics Honours programme offers a great challenge and the chance to broaden your horizon beyond the scope of your track. Are you a Master's Econometrics student and do you have a record of academic excellence, a critical mind, and an enthusiasm for applied research? Then this Honours programme is a great opportunity for you.

Why apply for the Honours programme?

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

Real-life case: how should we respond to rising sea levels?

In this case study, you will take an economic and insurance perspective on one of the country’s most urgent challenges. Should the government adapt its current flood risk strategy? If so, how? What is the impact of the discount rate on evaluating long-term climate adaptation, and what would be a fair and responsible choice considering both ethical and economic principles? Finally, you will explore the role of the financial sector: how can banks, insurers, and pension funds design and implement innovative measures to help reduce climate risk?

Specific courses

The Economics Honours programme (15EC) is taken concurrently within 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 will take 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.

Contact

For specific questions about the Econometrics Honours programme, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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