Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies
Study Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies in Groningen and use data science to make data-driven decisions in business and society.
Are you passionate about advanced mathematics and data science? Are you interested in designing models and using innovative research methods to solve the major issues facing business and society?
In our one-year MSc Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies (EORAS), you will learn how to:
- Apply mathematical and statistical models to tackle challenges in business, economics, finance, and insurance.
- Use data science models to analyze complex data and address societal and environmental issues.
- Analyze how firms and governments can take effective decisions when outcomes are uncertain.
Tailor your study programme :
- Specialise in one of four unique profiles : Data Science, Operations Management, Econometrics or Actuarial Studies and Financial Econometrics.
- Customise your programme further via elective courses.
- Join a Master Internship in the second semester of your studies and apply what you have learned in class into practice.
- You can study abroad by joining our double degree master’s with Fudan University in Shanghai, China .
- ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
- Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.
Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme 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.
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in the field of Econometrics and Operations Research.
Checklist including brief description (max. 20 pages) of relevant courses you have taken in the field of the specific Master programme you are applying for, and of any courses in research methods and statistics. Course descriptions must include a description of topics covered in the course, learning objectives and a literature list of the course book(s) used in each course.
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