Econometrics and Operations Research

f you choose the Econometrics and Operations Research track, you’ll get a broad and solid foundation in econometric theory, as well as courses on the application of Econometrics in practice.

Econometrics and Operations Research is highly important within the field of economics and business, as it uses quantitative skills to solve problems and make decisions. How do we predict the next big stock market crash and how should we respond to it? How should a tech company price its latest smartphone so that it is both profitable and competitive? Besides learning skills such as mathematical modelling and programming; you’ll also learn to question decisions from an ethical perspective.

The Econometrics and Operations Research track has an intake of about 100 students every year. The relatively small scale will allow you to get to know everyone, get into the depth of the subject matter, and build a huge network that you will benefit from for the rest of your career. You’ll get lectures on theory, work on group assignments, do case studies, and get first-hand experience with various companies.

You’ll be learning from people in the forefront of their field. Most of your teachers are actively involved in research. Others also work in business when they’re not at the university. This ensures the programme to be both relevant, and up to date.

Kraket, our active study association, adds a fun social side to your programme, organises careers events, invites representatives from large companies such as KLM, and even plans trips to companies abroad!