UM-Tapijn-202011-018
Language
  • English
Format
  • Full time
Start date
  • September
Location
  • Maastricht

Master

Econometrics & Operations Research

Solve complex problems in economics and management using cutting-edge math, stats and computer science. Apply data-based, efficient and strategic decision-making to real-world challenges. Open career doors in data science, finance, logistics, and policy.

Your future

Graduates are highly sought after across a wide range of industries, including finance, insurance, consulting, logistics, telecommunications, government, and data-driven organisations. The programme equips students with strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills, enabling them to analyse complex datasets, assess risk and uncertainty, develop reliable forecasts, optimise processes, and support strategic decision-making. These competencies are valued in both technical and managerial roles, with many graduates progressing to positions in consulting, finance, research, operations, and management. The strong demand for quantitatively trained professionals means that many students are approached by employers before graduation, and some also pursue doctoral studies at leading international universities.

SBE master students

Examples of positions held by graduates include:

  • Consultant at PwC
  • Manager at APG
  • Researcher at CBS
  • Executive Corporate Finance at KPMG
  • PhD positions at Stanford and Harvard
  • Consultant at Bain & Company
  • Investment Banker at NIBC
  • Planner at DSM
  • Consultant at TNO

In this section, we present the average employability data for all programmes of the Maastricht University School of Business and Economics (Alumni survey from 2024). In our latest survey, 78,0% of our graduates indicated they would choose the same study programme again! For detailed information per programme, please see the bottom of this page.

 

SBE graduates throwing their caps in the air

Employment rate

After 1,5 yearsAfter 5 years After 10 years 
97,5% 98,2% 100,0% 
Two alumni looking away with many other sitting behind them

Median gross monthly income

After 1,5 years After 5 years After 10 years 
€ 3.300,00 € 5.000,00 € 6.300,00 
Working location of our alumni 1,5 years after graduation
Country%
the Netherlands 45,2% 
Germany 28,5% 
Belgium 10,0% 
Other EU country 8,8% 
Outside of the EU 7,5% 
Average employability data 5 years after graduation per programme

Please note that some programmes did not have enough responses to allow a satisfactory result and are therefore not included in this list.  

MSc programme 

% employed 

Median gross monthly income 

Would choose same programme again 

Econometrics and Operations Research 

100% 

€ 3.665,00 

 

81% 

Economics 

100% 

€ 3.700,00 

75% 

Financial Economics 

100% 

€ 5.500,00 

62% 

International Business (all specialisations) 

98% 

€ 5.000,00 

76% 

Learning and Development in Organisations 

95% 

€ 4.000,00 

90% 

Global Supply Chain Management and Change 

100% 

€ 5.100,00 

90% 

Sustainability Science, Policy and Society 

100% 

€ 4.000,00 

80% 

Public Policy and Human Development 

97% 

€ 4.400,00 

86%