First Year Content
The first year of Econometrics and Operations Research is divided in four units. Throughout the year, you study a combination of subjects focused on mathematics, and subjects focused on economics and business.
Right from the start, you will also take part in the Improving Society Lab, where you will discover that Econometrics and Operations Research can really improve society in an essential way. The Improving Society Lab for EOR will show you the range of careers which are open to you as a graduate from this program.
Unit 1
Macroeconomics for Econometrics
Introduction Analysis & Probability Theory
Linear Algebra
Improving Society Lab
Unit 2
Mathematical Analysis 1
Linear Optimization
Introduction Analysis & Probability Theory (a course running along two units)
Improving Society Lab
Unit 3
Mathematical Analysis 2
Microeconomics for EOR
Probability and Statistics
Improving Society Lab
Unit 4
Introduction Econometrics
Introduction Finance & Actuarial Science
Probability and Statistics
Improving Society Lab
During the year: Pass mentoring program focused on social cohesion, study success and personal development
Second Year Content
From the second year on, the program switches to a semester system. In addition to the mathematical and statistical courses, there is room for a number of courses which provide an orientation to the quantitative Master's programs at Tilburg University.
You will develop important skills in the course Communication and Information Skills. The Improving Society Lab EOR will continue to run alongside the main curriculum.
Semester 1
Computer Programming for EOR
Introduction Mathematical Economics
Advanced Linear Algebra
Communication and Information Skills
Statistics for Econometrics
Improving Society Lab
Semester 2
Introduction Asset Pricing
Stochastic Operations Research Models
Econometrics
Differentiation and Integration Theory
Improving Society Lab
Third Year Content
In the third year, there is a lot to choose from:
In semester 1 and 2 you can choose a total of 5 compulsory optional courses that follow the three main fields of econometrics (at least 1 course per field):
Econometrics and Mathematical Economics (courses such as Auctions, Bargaining and Networks, Game and Economics Behavior, and Computational Aspects in Econometrics)
Business Analytics and Operations Research (courses such as Combinatorial Optimization, Inventory and Production Management, and Operations Research Methods)
Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science (courses such as Life Insurance, Quantitative Finance).
You can additionally take a free elective, which allows you to further deepen or broaden your knowledge.
You can choose to go on exchange and follow subjects at a partner institution of Tilburg University.
Courses Semester 1
Compulsory course:
Philosophy of Science and Statistics
Choose 5 compulsory optional courses in total from semester 1 and/or 2:
Computational Aspects in Econometrics
Quantitative Finance
Data Analytics for Non-life Insurance
Combinatorial Optimization
Games and Economic Behavior
Optional:
Free elective
Software workshops
Courses Semester 2
Compulsory course:
Philosophy of Economics and Economic Ethics
Choose 5 compulsory optional courses in total from semester 1 and/or 2:
Operations Research Methods
Inventory and Production Management
Auctions, Bargaining and Networks
Econometrics for Policy Analysis
Life Insurance
Optional:
Free elective
Software workshops
Bachelor's thesis
You finalize your third year by writing your Bachelor’s thesis: the final research project to crown your Bachelor’s degree.
Guest lectures
In the third year you have the option to take part in Career perspectives EOR. In a series of five to seven sessions, guest speakers, who are experienced professionals, will be invited to the campus to speak about their company and give striking examples they have encountered in practice.
The sessions 'Business Analytics and Operations Research Mastermind' are related to the program of Business Analytics and Operations Research
The sessions 'Options for the Future' relate to Financing and Actuarial Services
The sessions ‘Career perspectives for Econometricians’ related to Econometrics and Mathematical Economics
The sessions will be the ideal opportunity to get to know the latest trends and applications of Econometrics and Operations Research in practice. You will get to know companies and it might help you decide which direction you want to go with your master’s program and future career!
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Do you want to experience what a lecture of this Bachelor's program is like? Watch the recording of a lecture and get an impression what to expect.
Fighting poverty with Econometrics
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Study abroad: going on exchange
We encourage all students to gain international experience. A popular and very exiting option is to go abroad on exchange. As an exchange student, you study at one of the many international partner universities of Tilburg University, typically for one semester.
The Study Abroad & Exchange Office of Tilburg University will be available to help you research the opportunities within your study program and a dedicated Study Abroad & Exchange Coordinator will be advising you before, during and after your exchange.
Most students will be eligible for a grant or scholarship to financially support them during their exchange experience. Additional grants for students with special needs or a difficult financial situation are also available.
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