Economics and Business Economics - Business Economics
Study business economics in Groningen and discover how firms create financial value while balancing societal and sustainability concerns.
What strategies can businesses use to protect themselves from currency risks? Do eco-friendly companies offer better investment opportunities?
In the Business Economics profile, you will explore how companies make smart financial decisions and learn about investments, corporate finance, and how stocks are priced. You will also discover the importance of business ethics and sustainability.
- Work on projects using real data to tackle important questions in today’s society.
- Learn how companies can make a positive impact both locally and globally.
- Meet business leaders, attend career events, and hear from successful alumni. See firsthand how what you learn applies to the real world.
Why study this programme in Groningen?
- You focus on topics like corporate finance, investments, and accounting as well as other business and economics subjects.
- Develop essential skills: enhance your data and analytical abilities, and sharpen your communication and presentation skills—key competencies that employers are looking for.
- Numerous opportunities to work on practical projects and connect with professionals in the business world.
- Learn to apply business economics concepts to tackle current societal issues, such as corporate social responsibility and business ethics.
- In your 3rd year, choose from a variety of courses and electives, with opportunities to study abroad at partner institutions across Europe, Latin America, Australia, Canada, China, the USA, and more.
- The programme has been internationally accredited by the AACSB and EQUIS, ensuring a high-quality education, which only 1% of universities reach worldwide.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional documents, Statement of Education / Course description, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If any document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
Sufficient background knowledge in Mathematics is required.
Job examples
- Trader at the energy trading desk of an energy firm (e.g. Eneco)
- Financial Manager at a corporation (e.g. ASML)
- Financial or stock market analyst at a commercial bank (e.g. Rabobank)
- Risk analyst at an insurance company (e.g. Achmea)
- Financial consultant at a consultancy firm (e.g. Deloitte)
