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Business Economics at the University of Antwerp

Now more than ever, the worlds needs leaders with a critical, global mindset. With your Master’s degree in Business Economics, you can change the game in just one year. At UAntwerp, you’ll be part of an inclusive and forward-thinking university that scores well in academic rankings. Your professors’ knowledge and personal approach will ensure you receive the highest quality of education. Develop a profound insight in business, tailor the programme to your own interests by choosing one of the 8 majors and lay the foundations for your future!

 

With this Master’s programme, we offer a methodologically rigorous and effective approach to analysing business economics issues, while also encouraging ethical reflection on the position of the manager in society, on changes in the corporate world and on the imperative of sustainability in today’s globalised economy. The programme gives you a lot of freedom to shape yourcurriculum by combining a major and minor of your choice. This allows you to specialise and tailor the programme to your personal interests.

 

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Business Economics: Study Content

You can choose from the following domains: Accounting, Data Science, Digital Organisation
Finance, Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship, International Business, Marketing
Strategy and Organisation. Besides a major and a minor, you also take up four compulsory courses that will improve your ability to recognise and resolve business economics issues: Ethical and Sustainable Business, 
International Consulting Project, Leadership Development and Strategic Management.

 

Finally, you will be expected to complete a Master’s Thesis Portfolio, which includes a course in Research Methods and a Master’s Thesis. This is the crown piece of an academic Master’s curriculum. Your thesis demonstrates your in-depth knowledge of the foundations, structures and methodologies underpinning the Business Economics programme.

 

The faculty’s AACSB and EFMD programme accreditations illustrate high-quality teaching and research. UAntwerp is also the only Flemish University that is mentioned in the Financial Times European Business Schools Ranking 2021, being placed 93rd. The programme has been ranked 88th in the Financial Times Master in Management ranking 2022, and has obtained 7th place worldwide in terms of ‘value for money’.


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Business Economics: Career

Career development

If you choose to study Business Economics at the University of Antwerp, you will be fully prepared to take your first steps towards the job market. During your studies, you will be in frequent contact with the business world through guest lectures, corporate visits, job fairs and a career development track. Students and alumni get unlimited access to the Career Center, our go-to platform for vacancies, internships and career-related events from hundreds of national and international companies.

 

Meet our alumni

As part of our international classroom, you will be shaped into a global student and citizen. Over the past few years, we have had graduates from 49 different countries, like Vietnam, China, Germany, Russia, Turkey, Greece, Canada, Brazil and Australia. Our alumni work in 45 countries around the world, with 32% of them currently working in Belgium. More than 85% have found a job within 6 months after graduation. This also reflects in our university’s 166th rank in the Times Higher Global University Employability Ranking 2021. Business Economics alumni become consultants, business developers, auditors or marketing managers for employers like PwC, Deloitte, DHL, the European Commission and central banks in different jurisdictions. Others become researchers or lecturers at top universities. Some even end up founding their own company.


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Business Economics: Admission requirements

If you have a university level Bachelor’s degree in Business Economics, Master’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent, you are eligible to start the programme. This degree should be an academic programme. You should have a thorough command of intermediate micro- and macroeconomics, quantitative research methods, mathematics, statistics, financial and management accounting, finance, marketing and management. Since the programme is taught in English, candidates with a prior degree issued outside Belgium, the Netherlands or Luxembourg are required to demonstrate their proficiency in English. They can do so by submitting a language certificate showing their TOEFL, IELTS or ITACE results (the level required can be checked on: www.uantwerpen.be/admission). Students from the United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are exempt from providing a language certificate.

 

Please note that the Board of Admission may still ask for additional proof of proficiency in English.
A GMAT/GRE test result is to be included in the application.


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Why choose UAntwerp

Our university is located in the city of Antwerp, in the heart of Belgium and Europe. The port of Antwerp is one of the biggest in the world. The city of Antwerp is not just an ancient medieval and baroque city, full of history. It is also a bustling metropolis with a vibrant social scene, impressive architecture and cultural contrasts. Over 170 nationalities live here, more than in New York! This cosmopolitan vibe is also reflected at the University of Antwerp.

 

First-rate research and education make the University of Antwerp a wonderful place to study and to work. We foster the nexus between research and education. Internationalisation is key to our mission. It is no coincidence that the University of Antwerp is a partner in a highly promising European University Network, the Young Universities for the Future of Europe www.YUFE.eu.

 

As home away from home to over 20,000 students, the University of Antwerp prides itself on operating on a human scale. Our faculty and staff will welcome you into top-notch infrastructure on one of our four campuses. While you’re here you are also invited to enjoy our vibrant cultural programming, sports facilities and many other available student services.


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Orientation year

After completing your studies you can choose to look for work opportunities in Belgium. You can apply for an orientation year and extend your stay in Belgium by 12 months. Guidance and administrative assistance with this process is available through the university.

 


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Institution

University of Antwerp


Location: Stadscampus Universiteit Antwerpen Kleine Kauwenberg 14
2000 Antwerpen
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Facts about the Masters programme

Location

Antwerpen

Field of study

Business & Economics, Humanities

Degree

Master of Science in Business Economics

Language

English

Start

Application deadline

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Type of study

Full-time

Duration of study: 1 year

Tuition fees EU: 1092,10 EUR / year

Tuition fees Non EU: 5800 EUR / year

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Facts about the Masters programme

Location

Antwerpen

Field of study

Business & Economics, Humanities

Degree

Master of Science in Business Economics

Language

English

Start

Application deadline

ask the institution

Type of study

Full-time

Duration of study: 1 year

Tuition fees EU: 1092,10 EUR / year

Tuition fees Non EU: 5800 EUR / year

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