The Bachelor’s in Economics and Business Economics is a broad study programme that helps you understand the choices made by individuals, businesses and governments and their consequences for society. You learn to think critically about pressing, current economic and societal issues while exploring how companies are organised and how they operate in their economic context. These issues include questions such as why some countries prosper while others remain poor, how economic policy and business strategy can help create a more sustainable and equitable society, and why consumers sometimes make choices that appear irrational.
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The English-language track of the Bachelor’s programme in Economics and Business Economics has a numerus fixus. This means only 850 places are available for first-year students. To apply for this track, you need to take part in the selection procedure. The application deadline is 15 January. Please note: the Dutch-language track does not have a selection procedure.
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If you are a Dutch-speaking student, you can also opt for our Dutch-language track. Both tracks are identical in terms of level and content. If you prefer a gradual transition to a fully English-taught programme, the Dutch-language track may be the right choice for you.
Please note that the English-language track has a numerus fixus, meaning that only 850 places are available and that you have to participate in the selection procedure. The application deadline for the English-language track is 15 January. The numerus fixus does not apply to the Dutch-language track.
See how the Bachelor’s in Economics and Business Economics compares with the Bachelor’s in Business Administration. Although these 2 Bachelor’s programmes have some elements in common, there are important differences between them.
Economics and Business Economics focuses on economic questions and uses quantitative methods based on mathematics and statistics. Business Administration focuses on what is involved in running and managing a business, especially from a strategic perspective and in light of aspects related to people, such as customers and staff. Its methods are both quantitative and qualitative. The programmes overlap in areas such as accounting and finance.
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