Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht
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Econometrics & Operations Research

As an econometrics student, you combine economics and computer science, management and statistics to build a powerful, in-demand skill set that companies worldwide are looking for.

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Your future

Your future

As a graduate of the Econometrics and Operations Research bachelor’s programme, the world is practically at your feet. On the one hand, your bachelor’s degree makes you eligible for an exciting range of master’s programmes. On the other, you can take the plunge on the job market, kick-starting your career straight away, though it is advisable to continue with master’s studies.

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Master's programmes

The bachelor's programme in Econometrics and Operations Research provides a strong foundation for the following master’s programmes, which you can apply for without having to fulfil additional admission requirements:

Econometrics and Operations Research
Financial Economics
Learning and Development in Organisations

You may also qualify for other UM master's programmes,
but you may need to fulfil additional admission requirements. 

Career prospects

When you graduate, you can find work in:

  • finance, helping to make sound business decisions and analysing investment plans
  • government, forecasting the effects of economic policy
  • major commercial firms (e.g. in telecommunications or public transport), optimising efficiency
  • consultancy, lending expert advice to clients of all shapes and sizes
  • academia, where many of our graduates launch their careers