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University of Groningen
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This Student Handbook is a publication of the Faculty of Economics and Business of
the University of Groningen.
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Preface to this Handbook
Dear Student,
You find before you the study guide for the English-language degree programmes in
the Faculty of Economics and Business. It contains information about courses,
specializations, study programmes, regulations and practical information about
everyday matters.
On behalf of all staff of FEB, I wish you a successful academic year. That success will
depend on a number of factors. First and foremost, there is the quality of the
lecturers and the degree programme. We ensure that we have good lecturers and
that the teaching is of a high quality. This quality is ensured by means of a detailed
quality management system. In addition, success is also dependent on your attitude
as a student. We ask you to become actively involved so that we can work together
on a successful year! In concrete terms, we expect you to study regularly, participate
actively in doing assignments, attend teaching sessions and be aware of all relevant
study information. With regard to this latter point, I would advise you to regularly
use our 'homepage' on Nestor, the electronic learning environment.
The large-scale renovations at the FEB building was completed recently. On the
ground floor you will find the ‘Student Plaza’: an attractive large hall with various
student facilities, including a Careers Office, a Student Support Desk and a café.
I hope that you will feel at home at our Faculty and that your studies proceed with
success and pleasure.
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Table of contents
Table of contents 4
A4 Supervision 27
A4.1 The first year 27
A4.2 Mentor Groups 28
A4.3 Academic career advice 30
A4.4 Study Advisors’ office at FEB 30
A4.5 University Student Desk 31
A4.6 The Student Service Centre 31
A4.7 If you have doubts about your study programme 32
A4.8 Personal circumstances 32
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A4.9 Adaptations to teaching and/or examinations 33
A4.10 Other possibilities for advice or support 33
A5 Studying Abroad 34
A5.1 Exchange Office 34
A5.2 International Relations Office (BIS) 35
A9 Quality assurance 43
A9.1 Teaching evaluations 43
A9.2 Complaints 44
A9.3 Confidential Advisor 45
A10 Facilities 46
A10.1 Libraries 46
A10.2 Computer facilities 46
A10.3 Nestor 48
A10.4 Important information 49
A10.5 Syllabus shop 49
A10.6 Book sales 49
A10.7 Photocopying 49
A11 Addresses 50
A11.1 General 50
A11.2 Student Support Desk 50
A11.3 Careers Office 50
A11.4 Departmental and programme secretariats 51
A11.5 Board of Examiners 53
A11.6 Research 53
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C1.3 Rules and choices 93
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D15.1 Programme description 158
D15.2 Degree programme 159
D15.3 Rules and choices 160
E1 Introduction 181
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The Faculty has a Faculty Board consisting of three people. There is also a student
advisor. The consultative participation of staff and students is organized via the
Faculty Council. The Faculty Council consists of 18 people: 9 members are chosen by
and from the staff and 9 by and from the students. The composition of the Faculty
Council is displayed on the website
(http://www.rug.nl/feb/Faculteit/bestuurFaculteit/samenstellingFaculteitsraad).
The degree programmes offered by the Faculty are the responsibility of the
programme directors. On behalf of the Faculty, they are responsible for the
organization and coordination of the implementation and for monitoring the quality
of the degree programmes. In addition, they advise the Faculty Board on the content,
composition and programming of the various teaching activities, as well as on the
quality control system.
The Degree Programme Advisory Committees are important advisory bodies. Within
the Faculty, every degree programme has such a committee. A degree programme
advisory committee can be asked for advice or can provide advice on its own
initiative on all aspects to do with a degree programme. Half of the members of each
committee are students. With regard to their contribution to the management
processes within the Faculty, students are organized into the Quest Foundation.
On the next page you will find the names of the programme directors and
coordinators for all the degree programmes within FEB.
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You can also use Studielink for enrolling in a Master's degree programme for which
your Bachelor's programme grants direct admission - see the relevant OER for your
degree programme. Registration for a different Master’s degree programme is only
possible after approval by the Admissions Board. You must first submit a request to
this end to the Admissions Office. See also chapter D1.
If you want to change degree programmes or register for a second one, please visit
the website of the University Student Desk (http://www.rug.nl/insandouts). If this
website does not answer your question, please visit the University Student Desk (see
A11 for contact details).
They know all about:
– registration and allocation of places
– registration / deregistration
– payment or reimbursement of tuition fees
– applying for a colloquium doctum
– declarations required by external institutions and
– English, French or German translations of examination results.
1 You are in the propaedeutic phase and want to transfer during the first year to a
programme with a fixed quota (NF – Numerus Fixus).
This is possible, as long as there are still places available (750 students for
Business Studies and IB&M). Register via Studielink (http://www.studielink.nl)
for an NF degree programme, and if there is still space you will be sent a
confirmation of admission by DUO, a governmental institution linked to the
Ministry of Education, Culture and Science (http://www.ib-
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2 You have a propaedeutic certificate that according to the OER (section 3 of the Bachelor’s
OER) grants admission to the second year of an NF degree programme and you want to
transfer to the second year.
You can simply transfer, but don't forget to update your registration in Studielink
to the right degree programme.
3 You have a propaedeutic certificate for a degree programme that does NOT grant
admission to the second year of an NF degree programme.
In this case you must join the propaedeutic phase of the programme in question.
You will have to register in Studielink and take part in the ballot for the degree
programme for the next academic year.
N.B. In some cases, the degree programme may decide to grant exemption for certain
courses in the propaedeutic phase based on the courses you have already followed.
For more information, see
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/studenten/DirectRegelen.
You must fulfil all general or subject-specific requirements for the course before it
commences, otherwise you will not be allowed to attend. See for the general
requirements the overview of ‘Rules and choices’ at the end of the information about
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Registration period
You can register for courses between seven weeks and one week before the start of
the lecture period. Registration once this period has closed will not necessarily
guarantee participation. The programme director may also decide to close the course
registration earlier in case of fear for overregistration, so do register in time.
NB: Other faculties may have different registration periods.
Registration period
The registration period runs from four weeks to one week before the start of the
exam period for the relevant block.
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You may register late for a maximum of five examinations per block, and the
maximum amount charged for late registration in any one block is € 50.
NB: Registration (via ProgressWWW) for intermediate exams (tests set during lecture
weeks) is not necessary.
A2.6 Absence
If, due to illness or other special circumstances, you are unable to attend a practical,
seminar or tutorial, you should notify the relevant member of staff in advance. If you
are likely to be absent for an extended period of time, you should also notify your
Study Advisor. For addresses, see section A11.
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Calen- Dates Lecture / Propaedeutic year BSc 2nd and 3rd year
dar Exam week and MSc
week
36 06-09 L1
37 13-09 L2
38 20-09 L3
39 27-09 L4 Start course registration 27-09 Start course registration 27-09
40 04-10 L5 Start exams registration 04-10 Start exams registration 04-10
41 11-10 L6
42 18-10 L7 Deadline exams registration 24-10 Deadline exams registration 24-10
43 25-10 C8
44 01-11 E1 Regular exams semester 1.1 Regular exams semester 1.1
Deadline course registration 07-11 Deadline course registration 07-11
45 08-11 E2 Regular exams semester 1.1 Regular exams semester 1.1
46 15-11 L1
47 22-11 L2
48 29-11 L3
49 06-12 L4
50 13-12 L5 Start course registration and Start course registration and
exams registration 13-12 exams registration 13-12
51 20-12
52 27-12
1 03-01 L6
2 10-01 L7 Deadline exams registration 16-01 Deadline exams registration 16-01
3 17-01 L8
4 24-01 E1 Resits semester 1.1 Resits semester 1.1
5 31-01 E2 Resits semester 1.1 Resits semester 1.1
Regular exams semester 1.2 Regular exams semester 1.2
Deadline course registration 06-02 Deadline course registration 06-02
6 07-02 E3 Regular exams semester 1.2 Regular exams semester 1.2
7 14-02 L1
8 21-02 L2
9 281-02 L3
10 07-03 L4
11 14-03 L5 Start course registration and Start course registration and
exams registration14-03 exams registration 14-03
12 21-03 L6
13 28-03 L7 Deadline exams registration 03-04 Deadline exams registration 03-04
14 04-04 L8
15 11-04 E1 Resits semester 1.2 Resits semester 1.2
16 18-04 E2 Resits semester 1.2 Resits semester 1.2
Regular exams semester 2.1 Regular exams semester 2.1
Deadline course registration 24-04 Deadline course registration 24-04
17 25-04 E3 Regular exams semester 2.1 Regular exams semester 2.1
18 02-05 L1
19 09-05 L2
20 16-05 L3
21 23-05 L4
22 30-05 L5 Start exams registration 30-05 Start exams registration 30-05
23 06-06 L6
24 13-06 L7 Deadline exams registration 19-06 Deadline exams registration 19-06
25 20-06 L8
26 27-06 E1 Regular exams semester 2.2 Resits semester 2.1
27 04-07 E2 Resits semester 2.1 Resits semester 2.1
Regular exams semester 2.2
28 11-07 E3 Resits semester 2.2 Regular exams semester 2.2
29 18-07 Start course registration 18-07 Start course registration 18-07
30 25-07 Start exams registration 25-07
31 01-08
32 08-08 Deadline exams registration14-08
33 15-08
34 22-08 E1 No exams Resits semester 2.2
Deadline course registration 28-08 Deadline course registration 28-08
35 29-08 E2 No exams Resits semester 2.2
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Notes
20 December to 2 Januari Christmas break
22 April Good Friday
25 April Easter Monday
5 May Liberation Day
2 June Ascention Thursday
13 June Whit Monday
18 July to 21 August Summer vacation
Most courses are offered once a year. There are also courses that are offered twice a
year, including ‘Specialization courses’, the ‘Bachelor’s thesis’ and the ‘Management
Game’. The duration of courses is not always the same. Most courses in the first and
second year of the Bachelor’s programme take half a semester. Many courses in the
third year of the Bachelor’s programme and in the Master’s programme take a full
semester.
In principle, examination resits can be taken once a year – at the end of the block
directly after the block with the first examination date. Exception: the resits for block
2.2 will take place in August. This regulation does not apply to the courses of the
propaedeutic year. The resits of the courses of blok 2.2 of the propaedeutic year will
take place in the last examinations week of blok 2.2.
There are other rules for examinations for courses that are given twice a year.
Consult the course descriptions in Ocasys.
The lectures and examinations take place at different venues. In general lectures etc.
take place in the Lecture Hall or in one of the various other buildings at Zernike.
Most examinations are sat in the Examinations Hall or in the Tennis Hall of the
ACLO building.
A2.8 Timetabling
Timetables are organised on a faculty-wide basis within FEB. Some general tenets
have been established upon the basis of the faculty’s didactic ideal for the purposes
of timetabling lectures and examinations.
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Note:
In circumstances such as a study delay and a particular elective path, the points
above may be rendered inpracticable and impossible to follow.
Students who have registered for a relevant course will be divided into groups for
the tutorials and practicals. This division into groups usually occurs before the block
starts. Sometimes the groups will be formed during the first plenary session (e.g. the
first lecture).
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The time and location of the tutorials or practicals may be different for each group.
You will find information about the groups on Nestor. The course descriptions in
Ocasys list which teaching and testing forms are used in the courses.
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A3.3 Examinations
Examination results must be published no later than 10 working days after the date
on which the examination was taken. Only results published by the Educational
Administration are legally valid.
Exam results will be published on Progress WWW. You will need your student
number and password to access your results. Every new first-year student will be
sent a letter containing a password. If you have forgotten your password, you can
request it again from the CIT Service Desk on the ground floor of the Duisenberg
Building. Examination results are confidential, which means that no information can
be disclosed by telephone or to third parties. You can check your results at any time
via Progress WWW.
Examination scripts will be available for inspection for up to four weeks after the
results have been published. Within the specified period, students can inspect
questions or assignments relating to the examination, as well as the marking criteria.
Details of the inspection procedure are published on Nestor. If you have a question
about your results, the Student Support Desk will be able to help. Please bring your
student card with you.
Resits
Resits will in principle take place in the half-semester directly after the first regular
examination has taken place. Exception: the resits for block 2.2 will take place in
August. This regulation does not apply to the courses of the propaedeutic year. The
resits of the courses of blok 2.2 of the propaedeutic year will take place in the last
examinations week of blok 2.2.
Different rules apply to courses that are offered twice a year. Details can be found in
the course database on the website (Ocasys).
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A3.4 Exemptions
Exemption from certain examinations may be granted provided that the
requirements have been met (previous qualifications and results). It is not possible to
list all the qualifications and diplomas which may grant an exemption. Exemption
request forms can be downloaded from the website. You should hand in the form
and documentary evidence at the Student Support Desk.
Courses for which an exemption has been granted will be awarded a mark 6. It is not
possible to request an exemption for a course for which you have already taken an
exam, either at the current Faculty or at one of the predecessors of the Faculty of
Economics and Business.
NB: If you take an examination for a course for which an exemption has been
granted, the exemption will be annulled. If you are uncertain about this, contact your
study advisor. See A11 for the address details.
A3.6 Plagiarism
Plagiarism is the use of the ideas and phrases of others without reference to the
source. This occurs not only in course assignments, but also in Bachelor’s and
Master’s theses. Examples include reproducing an assignment completed by a fellow
student or senior student, ‘copy pasting’ from the internet without stating the source,
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submitting the same piece of work more than once, reproducing a thesis written by a
student at another university or reproducing part of a book or article.
The Faculty has strict regulations concerning plagiarism. Plagiarism is forbidden.
One of the requirements of academic training is that you should never reproduce the
work of others without acknowledging the source. Of course, you will use these
sources while you are working on your assignment or article, but the final piece of
work you produce must be based on your own creative thinking; you must add
something yourself. The Faculty has clearly set out above what academic study
involves and how academics are expected to conduct themselves. Plagiarism
undermines the basic aim of an academic education, namely to develop the ability to
think in an independent and critical way.
Amongst other measures, the Faculty uses a plagiarism scanner to detect and combat
the problem. This means that all assignments submitted by students will be screened
for plagiarism. Part of this screening will be done electronically. If a member of staff
suspects that a student is guilty of plagiarism, the Board of Examiners will be
notified. The Board of Examiners will then investigate the matter further, if
necessary. If plagiarism is deemed proven, disciplinary measures will follow.
Further information and the regulations regarding plagiarism can be found on the
website
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/studenten/tentamens/fraudeEnPlagiaat and in
the Rules and Regulations (see the CD-ROM).
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– all circumstances that have occurred beyond your control, for example dyslexia,
illness, disability, accident, family circumstances, psychological/emotional
problems, addiction, material setback;
– matters such as pregnancy, top sport status, certain administrative duties, proven
exceptional performance;
– educational force majeure.
At all times you will be expected to have made every effort to prevent the
delay/hindrance.
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A4 Supervision
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Intensive teaching
In order to make the start of your studies as smooth as possible, intensive teaching is
offered in the first year of every Bachelor’s degree programme. This reduces the
impact of the transition from VWO/HBO to the University. The intensification is
realised through small-group teaching. There will also be frequent assessments. In
principle, in the first semester you will have a test every week. In addition to
intensive teaching, a great deal of attention is also paid to study and course choice
supervision. For example, all first-years have their own student-mentor and lecturer-
tutor to whom they turn to with their questions and who also maintain contact with
the students. Students themselves are responsible for keeping an eye on their study
progress, but the Faculty wants to offer sufficient supervision facilities to help its
students study succesfully.
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When Action
Supervision by senior student (Mentor Group) and an
During semester 1 introductory meeting with lecturer-tutor
Your part: introductory interview with the lecturer-tutor
After every exam Written report and advice concerning your study progress
period Your part: contact the study advisor if you have a question
Invitation to a meeting with your lecturer-tutor
After blocks 1.1 and
Your part: you can also arrange a meeting with your tutor
1.2
yourself.
Invitation for a meeting with your lecturer-tutor if you have
been sent a negative BSA
After block 2.1
Your part: you yourself can request a meeting with your
lecturer-tutor
Binding Study Advice (BSA) – on paper
After the last exam Your part: you may lodge an appeal against the BSA, see the
period (July) information in the letter. Reflecting on another programme
that matches your qualities.
Degree programme information for the second year of the
Various times Bachelor’s degree programmes, study abroad, Honours
programme, etc.
Comment:
The study progress advice and the Binding Study Advice are based on your study
results. The main purpose of interim progress advice is to help students decide
whether their approach to study is working and whether to continue with their
degree programme (self-selection). Dont ignore the interim advice and prevent us
having to give you a negative Binding Study Advice at the end of the year.
From the second year of registration onwards, in case you have not completed the
propaedeutic phase succesfully, attention is focused on completing the propaedeutic
phase in time and, in addition to this, on the study options within and after the
Bachelor’s degree phase (e.g. which Master’s programme should you choose?). Your
lecturer-tutor will be your first contact person, you must take the initiative for a
meeting. It goes without saying that it is important that you (also) take the initiative
to contact the study advisors, other faculty staff and fellow students.
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You should contact the study advisors as soon as possible if you are experiencing
personal problems such as illness, disability, family circumstances, or dyslexia, for
example. They will be able to advise you on special types of assistance and will help
you to compile an adapted study programme.
Office hours
– For straightforward questions: telephone office hour and
http://www.rug.nl/feb/studentsupport.
– Personal interview by appointment (usual duration: +/- 30 minutes): via the
Student Support Desk at the Student Plaza. See A11 and the faculty website for
contact details.
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Contact details and opening hours of the USD can be found at: www.rug.nl/usd.
The student psychologists can help with problems relating to matters such as
studying, social contacts, relationship with parents, making decisions, stress and
anxiety, depression and assertiveness problems. Support is provided in the form of a
short series of individual sessions. Group activities, such as assertiveness training
and short series of group therapy sessions, are also offered.
The SSC has a wide range of training programmes, courses and workshops in the
field of studying successfully and personal development. They include developing
academic writing skills, effective studying and coping with stress or fear of failure.
You can find more information about the range on www.rug.nl/ssc
You can also consult the knowledge base at www.rug.nl/insandouts if you have
questions about these or other issues. If you do not find an answer to your question,
just click the contact button to send an e-mail.
You can find the contact details and opening hours of the SSC at: www.rug.nl/ssc
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In some cases, extraordinary circumstances may result in you exceeding the time
available to you for study finance. It is, however, possible to request financial
support from the Graduation Fund, thus enabling you to finance your studies for
longer.
You may qualify for financial support from the Graduation Fund if you report the
problem to your study advisor within four weeks of it arising. Students are responsible
for reporting study delay to the correct department within the specified time.
You must also report to the student counsellors at the Student Service Centre if your
delay may equate to 15 ECTS credit points or more. You must make an appointment
with a student counsellor in order to qualify for support from the Graduation Fund.
Report immediately!
More information about this regulation can be found on the Student Service Centre’s
website
htttp://www.rug.nl/studenten/studiebegeleiding/vertragingStudeerproblemen
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When planning facilities, the University of Groningen makes every effort to take
account of the needs of students with a performance disability, chronic illness or
dyslexia. The most important university buildings all have wheelchair access. A
number of lecture rooms have an induction loop for the hard-of-hearing, and the
university library has facilities for students with a visual handicap.
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A5 Studying Abroad
To ‘be international’ is a defining characteristics of a modern higher education
institution, certainly in the field of economics and business. Both the university and
the faculty have recognized this and made internationalisation a main focus in their
long-term strategy.
Internationalisation makes the university a better place to study and work. Students
and staff are encouraged to mirror their own performance and ideas against those of
others. The work place and study environment becomes more diverse and interesting
to work in.
For more information on studying abroad, please visit the Exchange Office website
See section A11 for contact details, opening hours and office hours.
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In case you wish to resit an exam, please contact the Student Support Desk
immediately after obtaining the last result(s) from your last exam(s). The production
of the Propaedeutic degree certificate will then be postponed.
To qualify for ‘Cum Laude’ distinction, all courses have to be passed during the first
round of examinations (no resits on your transcript of records). For more
information, see Art.5.10 (BSc) or 3.12 (MSc) of the Teaching and Examination
Regulations.
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have also been included (this can be checked via Progress WWW). The dates of
degree ceremonies are published on Nestor.
You may only apply for participation in a degree certificate ceremony after your
study programme has been approved and after all results have been processed by the
Educational Administration. The degree certificate will be dated to the last working
day of the month in which the last result was achieved.
You must also upload your thesis to the University Digital Desk. Please consult the
faculty website. If you want to participate in a degree ceremony, you should check
the scheduled dates on the website and ask the Student Support Desk whether there
are still places available on the preferred date. Next, you should make an
appointment with your (final-)year supervisor (or the second supervisor). They will
want to attend your ceremony and say a few words.
NB: You will not automatically be deregistered as a student! You will need to do
this yourself in Studielink.
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More information?
The list of available research projects is published on a mailing list for internships
and graduation projects at the Careers Office. If you’d like to be considered for a
science shop project, register on the Careers Office mailing list you can find on our
website: www.rug.nl/wewi/eb. You can of course also just drop in or send an e-mail
to one of the coordinators. See chapter A11 for the address details.
Career activities
The Careers Office coordinates activities in the field of careers and the national and
international labour market, for example Energy Internship and Career Plaza, Career
Carousel, Master and Career Fair, Recruitment Days. These events will be announced
via the Career Calendar.
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Internships
Internships increase your chances on the job market and help you to apply the
theoretical parts of your degree to actual practice. The Faculty stimulates internships
and will support you in finding one via the facilities of the Careers Office:
– Mailing list of available internships
Would you like to be kept informed of our range of national and international
final-year internships and research projects? Subscribe to the mailing list on our
website.
– Online internship testimonials
Want to share your experiences, or are you curious about your fellow students’
internships? Via the online testimonials on our website students share and
provide internship experiences and tips.
– Final-year assignment contract
Once you’ve found an internship, you must have it approved by your thesis
coordinator. The next step is that all parties (host institution, Careers Office and
student) sign a final-year assignment contract. Standard contracts are available at
the Careers Office or can be downloaded from the site.
More information?
If you would like to know more about career and internships check our website
http://www.rug.nl/feb/career. For contact details, see A11.
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When you as a FEB student are admitted to the Honours College, you follow the
standard courses of the Bachelor of your choice. In addition, you attend special
honours workshops and courses that deal with both research and practice in the field
of economics and/or business extensively. Together with your fellow students, you
will organize and participate in guest lectures, company visits and other activities.
Finally, you will follow, together with honours students from other faculties, a
number of broadening courses that have been developed especially for honours
students. The honours programme starts in the second semester of the first year and
is combined with your regular Bachelor’s programme. To be admitted, there is a
selection procedure. For more information, visit the following websites:
www.rug.nl/feb/excellenceallowed, and www.rug.nl/honours.
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Sometimes it is not possible to avoid costs rising above this limit. In such cases it is
possible to apply to the Faculty Board for reimbursement of half the extra
expenditure on the basis of receipts submitted as proof. Sometimes another
arrangement may be possible.
You can submit your request for partial reimbursement of study costs to the Finances
& Financial Planning Office (see section A11 for adress details). You will need to
provide your name, address, student number and bank account or giro number.
Receipts for all study materials should be enclosed, and the details entered on a
spreadsheet (including the total) for each block. The figures must show that actual
expenditure exceeded the ceiling amount set by the government. Applications
without receipts etc. will not be considered.
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If you have any questions please contact the University Student Desk
(www.rug.nl/usd).
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A9 Quality assurance
Course evaluations
These are carried out online at the end of every study block. The results are
published on Nestor. Follow-up discussions are held between lecturers and
programme directors on the basis of the results.
Curriculum evaluations
An evaluation form is issued to all propaedeutic students halfway through their first
year and to all students who have gained their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. The
results are published once a year (in May/June). Programme directors are responsible
for follow-up.
Curriculum audit
Every six years, a degree programme’s curriculum is reviewed by an internal
committee to see how the degree programme can be improved. The curriculum audit
is conducted in accordance with the accreditation requirements.
Indicators
Pass percentages are stated in all evaluation reports. In addition, enrolment, student
progress and graduation data about each degree programme are published on the
Nestor Community.
It is essential that students participate in the course and curriculum evaluations, both
for the faculty and for the students themselves. Completing the evaluation forms is
important, because:
– the feedback from the students who came before you has helped us improve the
programme you are now following; help us to maintain this trend;
– the results of course evaluations of previous years can help you determine which
optional courses or Master’s degree programme or profile you want to follow;
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– your opinion will help improve the quality of your programme, which is
important for you as well. Graduating from a high-quality faculty will increase
your chances on the labour market.
The results of each course evaluation are published in the Nestor community every
half semester, under Teaching Quality.
If you have any questions about teaching quality, you can send an e-mail to
[email protected].
A9.2 Complaints
It is important to the Faculty that you enjoy your studies and that you complete them
successfully. If you have comments, suggestions and/or complaints about courses or
in general, do not keep them to yourself but make them known. There are various
ways of doing this, depending on the nature and seriousness of the matter.
– In by far the majority of instances, the best course is to establish personal contact
with those directly involved. The member of staff in question will usually prefer
to solve the problem with you himself. Thus, a complaint about a course can be
addressed best to the lecturer involved or the relevant secretariat.
– If your complaint concerns the organization of a course, for example timetables,
dates of examinations, the registration of results or the degree certificate
ceremony, then the best place to go is the Student Support Desk in the Plaza in
the Duisenberg Building. The staff at the Student Support Desk can direct you to
the right person and/or department.
If your problem cannot be solved this way, or it is more personal, then you can
approach a study advisor for a confidential discussion, or contact someone from
outside the Faculty, for example a student counsellor (Student Service Centre) or the
University Confidential Advisor. They can mediate or suggest other options, for
example by referring you to the Board of Examiners.
It is also a good idea to ask other students for advice. The student unions will also
want to know about your complaint. They can advise you or take up your complaint
for you.
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A10 Facilities
A10.1 Libraries
The library of the Faculty of Economics and Business is situated on the second floor
of the Duisenberg Building, accessible via the stairs and lifts in the Plaza. The library
also houses the collection for the Faculty of Spatial Sciences.
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Economics of Taxation collection concerning the couurses related to fiscal and
leagl issues is located in the library at the Faculty of Law (Harmonie Building).
Opening hours:
Monday to Thursday: 9 a.m. – 9.30 p.m.
(9 a.m. - 5 p.m. during vacations)
Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The collection for Mathematics and IT is housed in the Mathematics and Natural
Sciences Faculty library (Bernoulliborg)
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The central University Library (UB) is open to all students. The University Library
houses various collections and also has reading rooms where students can study.
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday: 8.30 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
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For some specific courses a number of PC’s are reserved in one of the computer
rooms. In that case the additional requirement is that the student must be a
participant of the course.
Students who do not fulfil all the above requirements are not entitled to use the PCs
and may be refused admission to the computer rooms.
Account
In order to be able to use the computer facilities, you need to have an account. The
Service Desk can provide you with one. Do not forget to bring your student card.
Opening hours
Main computer room Theaterzaal Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m.- 8.00 p.m.
Computer rooms Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.,
unless they are required for lectures or practicals
Summer period (July-August) Monday to Friday 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m.
Location
Rooms 46 and 146 (Theaterzaal, the large two-storey computer room, next to the
Service Desk, Landleven 1) are used as often as possible for open practical sessions.
The other rooms are used for traditional teaching.
House Rules
– Eating, drinking and smoking are prohibited in the computer rooms.
– Work areas should be left clean and tidy for the next user.
– It is forbidden to use mobile phones.
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Software
Students can buy software at reduced rates via the Surfspot website. You can order
software on this site, which will be delivered to your home address.
Computer courses
In addition to courses in standard applications such as Word and Excel, a few CIT
courses specifically focus on the university community, such as SPSS and RefWorks.
You can even be awarded (extracurricular) credits for following the Programming in
C/C++ course. The computer courses are taught in the Zernikeborg (Nettelbosje 1).
Up-to-date course information is listed weekly in the notices section in the UK. You
can find more information about the Center for Information Technology, including
registration, on the website of CIT.
Internet
The university computer network enables students to access one of the world’s most
advanced networks with trouble-free connections to the major Dutch, European and
transatlantic networks. Students can use this feature in various ways, including via a
PC in a computer room in the faculty or in the University Library. You can also
access the university network via your own PC at home or in the university. You can
find more information about the Center for Information Technology, including
registration, on the website. For addresses, see section A11.
A10.3 Nestor
Nestor is the name of the Electronic Learning Environment (ELO) at the RUG. The
computer programme that is used to post course information on Nestor is called
Blackboard. You can use Nestor to download documents that lecturers make
available for the courses (assignments, slides, old exam papers). You can find
information about the weekly timetable, the literature you have to read, the lecturers
giving the courses, etc. Certain courses use Nestor to exchange ideas with the
lecturer and other students via e-mail, chat rooms and online discussions.
If your registration with the University Student Desk is in order, you will have
received a user name and password to use e-mail, Progress WWW (needed to
register for exams and courses) and Nestor. The password for Nestor is the same as
the password for e-mail and Progress WWW. Just log into Nestor with your student
number with an s in front: e.g. s1234567. Before you can work on the computers in
the PC rooms, you need to ask for an account at the CIT Service Desk.
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The main requirement for using Nestor is that you register for your courses in
Progress WWW. Students must always register for examinations via
http://progresswww.nl/rug.
A10.7 Photocopying
Photocopiers, which work using a copy card, are located in various university
buildings. You can buy the cards from the Reproshop in the Duisenberg Building
(€ 3/€ 5/€ 10) or from the porters (€ 3 cards only).
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A11 Addresses
The most up-to-date information on telephone numbers, e-mail addresses and room
numbers of staff at the Faculty of Economics and Business can be found on the
internet.
A11.1 General
Visiting address: Duisenberg Building
Nettelbosje 2
Zernikecomplex, Paddepoel
9747 AE Groningen, The Netherlands
Postal address: P.O. Box 800
9700 AV Groningen
Telephone (050) 363 8900
Website http://www.rug.nl/feb
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Accounting Secretariat
Ms N.R. Kempa [email protected]
Ms I.J. Bakker [email protected]
Telephone: (050) 363 3814 / 3535
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Law Secretariat
Ms A.M.C. Cordes [email protected]
Telephone: (050) 363 3453
Marketing Secretariat
Ms H.G. Tamling [email protected]
Ms F.G. Fokkens [email protected]
Telephone: (050) 363 7065 or (050) 363 3686
Operations Secretariat
Ms L.L. Henriquez- [email protected]
Peterson
Ms R. Kooi-Kamphuis [email protected]
Ms M.J. Meijer [email protected]
Ms E.M. Flikkema-Spithoff [email protected]
Telephone: (050) 363 7491 / 7020
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A11.6 Research
Science Shop
Coordinators: Ms M. Lubbers
P. van Kampen
Dr F. J. Sijtsma
Secretary Mr. H.W. Janssen
Opening hours: Monday to Thursday 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m,
Friday 9.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m.
Telephone: (050) 363 3810 / 7182 / 3754
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: http://www.rug.nl/wewi/eb
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A11.9 Libraries
University Library
Visiting address: Broerstraat 4
Postal address: P.O. Box 559, 9700 AN Groningen
Telephone: (050) 363 5020
Website: http://www.rug.nl/bibliotheek/locaties/ub
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Centre for Study Support and Academic Skills - Student Service Centre
Visiting address: Uurwerkersgang 10, Groningen
Postal address: P.O. Box 72, 9700 AB Groningen, The Netherlands
Telephone: (050) 363 5548
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.rug.nl/ssc
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A12.1 Introduction
You have come to Groningen to study, but there is much more to it than that.
Successful studying also depends on a pleasant and effective social network. There
are lots of ways you can quickly build up a social network: join one of the Student
Societies (Vindicat, Albertus, Dizkartes, etc.), a sports club, a student organization or
one of the faculty student societies.
You can gain very good organizational and management experience in a student
organization or society – or through one of their internships. Such ‘investments’ will
be a great help later when you are looking for a job. Bear in mind, though, that our
faculty will not make allowances for the demands of these societies. For example,
you only get one chance a year to participate in practicals. Certain types of committee
work may be partially financially subsidized (see the Students’ Charter on the
website http://www.rug.nl/studenten/regelingen/studentenstatuut : chapter on
financial support, particularly the ‘Graduation Fund’).
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– Business Class
A few times each year a speaker from the business world delivers a guest lecture
connected to one of the degree programmes at the Faculty. These guest lectures
are especially focused upon practical examples of theory which appear during
that course. Henk Kesler, chairman of KNVB, is one of the most recent speakers.
For more information: EBF, P.O. Box 800, 9700 AV Groningen, telephone: (050) 363
7301, e-mail: [email protected], website: www.ebfgroningen.nl.
EBF has three sub-associations for students with a particular specialization. These
sub-associations organise activities for students which are particularly geared to
those fields.
MARUG
MARUG is a student society for students interested in marketing that gives you the
chance to experience marketing in practice.
MARUG:
– Organizes various marketing events – for example the Marketing Student
Congress, Commercial Break!, Super Marketing Game, Master Marketing
Activities, Marketing Classes, Recruitment Dinners, the Recruitment Days and
the National Marketing competition;
– Maintains contact with over 30 multinationals;
– Publishes the scientific marketing magazine Markant;
– Helps you deepen your study;
– Provides committee experience.
For more information about these events and the latest MARUG news, please visit
the website: http://www.marug.nl. Would you like to organize one of these
activities? Just get in touch with us. If you have any questions do not hesitate to mail
at [email protected] or drop by our office: Interimgebouw 123, tel. (050) 363 7014.
Risk
Risk is the financial student society of FEB. It is a subsociety of the faculty society
EBF.
Risk organizes activities for the financially-minded student, mainly from the Finance,
Organizational and Management Control, Accountancy & Controlling and
International Financial Management spheres. Risk is a professional and enterprising
society that organizes high-quality, relevant activities in the fields of finance and
economics. The aim of Risk is to bridge the gap between theory and practice for its
members. The following are examples of Risk activities:
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VESTING
VESTING is especially for students of Econometrics and Operations Research. The
aim of the organization is to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the field
of econometrics and related fields. It also aims to promote contact between members
and offer them the opportunity to develop organizational skills.
Activities include:
– a symposium;
– a trip abroad;
– excursions;
– lectures and receptions;
– informal activities such as the VESTING Introduction Camp, drinks receptions, a
sport competition and the Sailing Camp;
– national activities such as the LEVT (national Econometrists Football/Volleyball
tournament) and the LED (national Econometrists Day) (large symposium;
– book sales for students of the Bachelor’s degree programme in Econometrics and
the Master’s degree programme in Econometrics, Operations Research and
Actuarial Studies;
– VESTING journal 'GAXEX'.
Information: VESTING, P.O. Box 800, 9700 AB Groningen, tel. (050) 363
7062, fax: (050) 363 7208, e-mail: [email protected], website:
http://www.devesting.nl.
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a drinks party to drink a few beers. This is not only fun, it also gives you the chance
to meet your fellow students and network with various offices.
In addition, the GFE is represented on the curriculum committees for Economics of
Taxation and Fiscal Law. Please go to our website for more information:
http://www.gfe.nl.
Content-related activities:
– Pro Memorie Congress
– MAK symposium
– In-house Days in Utrecht
– In-house Days in Amsterdam
– Participation on ‘NIVRA Accountantsdag’
– Controlling Summit
– Soft Skills Seminar
– Lectures and receptions
Social activities:
– Second-year activity
– Active Members Days
– Alumni days
General activities:
– Information activities
– Pro Memorie Magazine (4x per year)
– It also offers study support facilities like free Tax Law publications, ‘de
Accountant’, ‘Accountancynieuws’ and ‘Financieel Management’ (specialist
journals) at significantly reduced rates
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A12.5 Quest
Quest was launched under the slogan ‘Stop consuming, get concerned!’ in early 2005.
Quest is short for ‘Quality of Education for Students’ and represents the students of
the Faculty of Economics and Business. The quality of education is something that
concerns both faculty and students, which is why Quest is proactively involved with
teaching quality. The aim is to prevent and handle complaints and contribute to
teaching quality by participating in the process of thinking about it. Through their
year representatives, students can provide feedback about the courses they’ve
followed.
Quest also has regular contact and meetings with various people and organizational
bodies within the faculty, amongst which the student faculty association EBF, the
advising student member on the faculty board, Programme Committees, the Faculty
Council and the Vice-Dean for Education from the faculty board.
In addition, Quest assists those students who sit on the official faculty bodies, the
Curriculum Committees and student members of the Faculty Council. These bodies
are important sources for feedback about teaching and represent the students in
discussions about matters concerning study programmes. If you would like to
contribute to the quality of teaching, you can become a member of one of the faculty
bodies.
A12.6 Alumni
So you’ve got your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree? Now what? Now you’re an
alumnus!
From the moment you apply for your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, the University
considers you to be an alumnus, even if you continue to study at the University of
Groningen. You automatically become a member of the Alumni Foundation – Alumni
Economie en Bedrijfskunde Groningen (AEB Groningen). The Foundation organizes a
host of activities, together with the Faculty and EBF, such as drinks parties, lectures,
symposia and visits to businesses. You will also receive a newsletter keeping you up
to date on developments at your former Faculty and about your fellow alumni.
Should you wish, you may also become a Foundation donor, besides a member.
Doing so will give you discounts or free entry to activities, discounts for all kinds of
courses organized by the Faculty’s expertise centres, and you will also receive the
EBF magazine Prospect four times a year.
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Another project in which alumni are involved is the organization of guest lectures
that are given for Bachelor’s programme courses. Students approach alumni with the
request to find speakers for one or more guest lectures. Alumni are also becoming
increasingly important in providing students with information through testimonials
in leaflets and on the website. Therefore, the faculty certainly hopes to keep in touch
after you graduate. If you would like to organize something as an alumnus, please
do so! The Alumni Secretariat can provide assistance.
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Career prospects
Job perspectives for EOR remain very good. Banks, insurance companies and
consultancy firms have good offers. In addition, the more traditional employers like
the CBS and the government continue to hire econometricians. By further study and
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specialization, for instance by completing a master programme, one can aim for a
more research oriented career, for instance a PhD student at a university. This does
not have to be restricted to a subject in the area of econometrics, operations research,
actuarial science, mathematical economics or statistics, but it could also be in
economics, management, logistics, or one of the social sciences.
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Students who first enrolled in the BSc Econometrics in 2007-2008 or before and who
have not yet completed the second year should choose the following course
substitution regulations:
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Students who first enrolled in the BSc Econometrics in 2007-2008 or before and who
have not yet completed the third year will have two opportunities to complete any
expired course from the year 2009-2010 during the academic year 2010-2011. They are
also allowed to choose the following course substitutions:
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Economics profile
The Economics profile offers a high-quality practical and theoretical foundation for
any profession in this field. The focus on both theory and practice prepares students
for professional life. First, students are taught high-level general economic theory,
which is essential for any profession in the field of economic policy or research.
Second, the curriculum concentrates on the application of theory into practice, e.g. in
the Bachelor’s thesis. The writing of the Bachelor’s thesis also helps to develop
judgement and communication (through the thesis seminar, in which students learn
to present, defend and criticise).
Economists focus primarily on economic theory and policy. Most fundamentally, the
BSc programme deals with individual consumer and producer behaviour in markets.
In addition, topics such the origins of economic growth and economic differences
between coutries and regions, the role of technological development and innovation,
the location choices of producers and consumers, public finance, taxes and political
decision-making, business cycles, economic crisis, savings, investments, the EMU
and central banking are also addressed. Finally, the degree has much common
ground with theory of law, social sciences and political science.
Studying Abroad
To enhance the international profile of the E&BE programme, the third year of the
BSc programme includes (the opportunity for) a semester studying abroad. Students
can make use of the extended exchange network of the faculty with several European
and non-European universities. Students can select courses offered by the host
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NB: You can only be selected for an ‘study abroad’ position if you have completed
your first year of study. For most universities the first selection is in March, in
semester 2.1 (but for some universities the selection is much earlier). A last selection
round for remaining ‘study abroad’ positions takes place after the exams of semester
2.1. This means that if you have not completed the 1st year courses of semester 2.2 in
the previous year, you are not eligible for studying abroad as there are no more resits
for these courses before the last selection round starts. In all cases, study progress
and grades will be taken into account in the selection procedure.
In all cases, the programme of the ‘study abroad’ has to be approved by the E&BE
programme management., i.e. for IE&B, Dr E.H. van Leeuwen, for Economics, Dr J.P.
Elhorst. Students who have participated in higher education outside the Netherlands
before starting their studies in E&BE (IE&B profile) can apply for an exemption for
the mandatory ‘study abroad’ period via the Student Support Desk. If granted, they
must also contact Dr E.H. van Leeuwen, programme coordinator of IE&B, for a
substitute programme.
If you would like to know more about the opportunities for studying abroad, you are
welcome to come to the Student Support Desk, or contact us via
http://www.rug.nl/feb/studentsupport/bachelorstudent.
Career prospects
Although students have the option to enter the labour market after graduation from
the bachelor E&BE, the vast majority of the students choose to pursue a relevant
master. From a professional perspective, requirements are relatively broad and
general, both in terms of content and in terms of academic skills and attitude. As part
of the programme, guest lecturers are regularly invited to discuss their professional
experiences and to explain how their professional work is related to the
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specific course topics. Students are also made familiar with various aspects of
professional practice through a rather intensive, mostly extra-curricular programme.
The student association EBF is very active in organizing workshops, excursions,
guest lectures, congresses, projects, etc. In addition, students may come into contact
with the profession through the FEB Careers Office that offers a large portfolio of
short and longer internships.
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NB Students who would like to take a second language other than French or Spanish should
contact the Student Support Desk for approval.
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Students who first enrolled in the BSc Economics and Business Economics in 2007-
2008 or before and who have not yet completed the second year should refer to the
course substitution regulations as provided in the Student Handbook 2009-2010.
Students who first enrolled in the BSc Economics and Business Economics in 2007-
2008 or before and who have not yet completed the third year (profile Economics)
will have two opportunities to complete any expired course from the year 2009-2010
during the academic year 2010-2011. They are also allowed to choose the following
course substitutions:
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Rules and choices BSc Economics and Business Economics - IE&B profile
1st year information meeting October
Admission requirements for the Propaedeutic exam in Economics and Business
post-propaedeutic phase Economics or Economics or
International Economics and Business.
Admission from other programmes is possible
under certain conditions; see section 3 of the BSc
OER
Provisional admission to the post- ≥ 40 ECTS credits obtained from the
propaedeutic phase, in the 2nd propaedeutic programme.
year of enrolment N.B. As of 1 September 2010, this Bachelor’s
degree programme will be subject to a Binding
Study Advice (BSA). See Section 7 of the BSc
OER and/or par. A4.1 of the Student
Handbook.
BSc course prerequisites See the course descriptions in Ocasys.
Language courses other than the French or
Spanish courses offered for IE&B students are
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Third year
Bachelor students studying International Business & Management spend one
semester of the third year of their programme abroad. The programme in the third
year during the local semester consists of the following core courses: Managing
International Business Organizations, International Financial Management and
International Strategic Management. Additionally, students write their BSc thesis in
this semester.
As indicated above, to be eligible to apply for one of the faculty’s exchange
programmes, you must have completed the course work of the first year. It is
strongly recommended that you have also completed (most of) the second year by
the time you leave in order to be able to take courses at the required level during
your study abroad. Please note that, if you want to study at a university which does
not offer courses in English, the preparation to attain the required language skills
(e.g. French, German or Spanish) may well exceed the credits of the mandatory
second language course of the second year. Please refer to
http://www.rug.nl/feb/studentsupport/bachelorstudent for further details.
Students who have participated in higher education outside the Netherlands before
starting their studies in IB&M can apply for an exemption for the ‘study abroad’
period at the Education Desk. If granted, they should also contact Henk Ritsema, the
programme director for IB&M, for a substitute programme.
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Career prospects
Students who have followed the IB&M programme have all the tools they need to
develop in a wide range of business management careers in international,
multinational or transnational companies. Many companies and organizations offer
traineeships and junior positions which will introduce graduates to the different
types of activities. The specific direction chosen will vary according to interests and
include positions with an obvious international dimension such as Export Manager,
International Marketer, or International Sales Manager.
Furthermore, positions such as Product Manager, Treasury Manager, Human
Resource Manager and Management Development Officer are important options.
The programme will also provide the skills, knowledge and expertise appropriate to
a management career in a non-profit organization setting, such as the health care
industry, the cultural and entertainment sector or non-governmental organizations.
Finally, students will also be able to consider continuing their careers within the
academic field, given their rigorous training in the latest developments in this area.
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NB The courses of semester II can also be taken in semester I, the ‘study abroad’ can also be
taken in semester II.
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Students who first enrolled in the BSc BSc Business Administration - International
Business & Management in 2007-2008 or before and who have not yet completed the
second year should refer to the course substitution regulations as provided in the
Student Handbook 2009-2010.
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Approval of the BSc programme Students can apply for approval in Progress.
Instructions are available on the internet.
MSc information meeting November and April/May
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B4.2 Minors
From 1 September 2010, a large number of degree programmes within the University
of Groningen will comprise both a Major and a Minor. Starting in the academic year
2010-2011, this will also apply to a number of FEB degree programmes started by
students in September 2008 or later. There are transitional regulations for students
who started their studies earlier. A Minor comprises 30 ECTS credit points, and is in
principle followed in the first semester of the third year.
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The obligation to follow a Minor does not apply to all FEB degree programmes. Nor
is the freedom to choose as great in all degree programmes. The regulations for each
degree programme are as follows:
– Students of the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Business Administration and
Business Economics may choose any of the three types of Minor. It is not possible
to combine parts of different Minors with each other.
– Students of the Bachelor’s degree programme in E&BE Economics profile may
choose between a Faculty Minor and a Foreign Minor.
– Students of the Bachelor’s degree programmes in Business Administration –
IB&M profile and E&BE – IE&B profile must follow a Foreign Minor.
– Students of the Bachelor’s degree programmes in A&C, EOR, FE and TM do not
have to take a Minor at all. However, EOR students may spend one semester of
their degree programme abroad.
More information about Minors, admission requirements and rules can be found on
the University of Groningen Minor site: www.rug.nl/minor. For more information
about a Foreign Minor, please go to
www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/studenten/buitenland. In addition, the degree
programmes in Business Administration and Business Economics have compiled an
extensive Minor Manual, which can be found on the Nestor site of the BSc in
Business Administration or the BSc in Business Economics respectively.
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Aim/content
The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSc BA) is a 1-year (60 ECTS
credits) degree programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) taught in
English. There are nine different tracks within the MSc BA:
4 Business Development
5 Business & ICT
6 Change Management
7 Finance
8 Marketing (Marketing Management or Marketing Research profile)
9 Operations & Supply Chains (Production & Distribution and Services)
10 Organizational & Management Control
11 Small Business & Entrepreneurship
12 Strategy & Innovation
After passing the 1-year pre-MSc programme, you will be issued with a ‘proof of admission’
granting you admission to the Master of Science in Business Administration (MSc BA).
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A ‘Research paper for Pre-MSc’ of 10 ECTS credits, offered in the second semester,
also forms part of the programme. To be allowed to participate in this course
‘Research paper for Pre-MSc’, you need to have passed ‘Mathematics for pre-MSc’
and ‘Business Research Methods for pre-MSc’.
At the end of the academic year you should have obtained at least 50 ECTS credits in
the pre-MSc programme, including the ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’ and master-
specific compulsory courses, see the attached Rules and Choices Pre-MSc Business
Administration (in addition: see Article 4.8 of the MSc OER). In that case you can
start the Master’s programme with a provisional registration while completing the
pre-MSc programme. If, at the end of the academic year, you have got at least 50
ECTS credits, but failed for the Research paper for pre-MSc or other master-specific
compulsory courses, you are not admitted to the MSc, but you may continue in the
pre-MSc in the following year. When you have finished these mandatory courses
successfully, you are admitted to the MSc BA.
If you have got less than 50 ECTS credits by the end of the academic year, you will have failed
and will not be admitted to the Master’s programme. You may also not continue the pre-MSc
programme. If you still want to take the MSc (specialization), then you will have to
register for the related FEB Bachelor’s degree. Failed pre-MSc students may request
exemptions on the basis of earlier training or experience from the Board of Examiners
for the courses that they did pass during their pre-MSc year.
Programme structure
The programme is as follows:
Period Course EC
1.1 Mathematics for pre-MSc 5
Organization Theory & Design for pre-MSc 5
Track-specific courses or electives 5
1.2 Business Research Methods for pre-MSc 10
Track-specific courses or electives 5
2.1 Research paper for pre-MSc part 1 5
Track-specific courses or electives 10
2.2 Research paper for pre-MSc part 2 5
Track-specific courses or electives 10
Below you will find additional information about each track. Finally, you will also
find an overview of Specialization courses and electives that could form part of the
programme.
If you have succesfully passed all the requirements /courses of the pre-MSc, you may
enter the Master without restriction.
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Career prospects
Graduates may aquire all sorts of staff positions and more general management
positions after gaining their Master's degree in Business Administration. Depending
on the chosen specialization, these include jobs in the field of general management,
financial management, marketing management (e.g. product manager), financial
policy, production and logistics (e.g. purchasing manager), quality control (e.g.
quality manager), information technology (e.g. IT advisor) and organizational advice.
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NB Students with no background in logistics and/or planning issues are strongly advised to
choose Operations Management (EBB644A05, period 1.2, for non-native speakers: self-
study) and to choose Purchasing Management (EBB742A05, period 1.1) and/or Quality
Management (EBB669A05, period 2.1).
NB Choosing Spec. Course Finance leaves 5 EC for elective(s), choosing Finance II for
IE&B/Economics leaves 10 EC for electives.
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Aim/content
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSc HRM) is a degree
programme taught in English at the Faculty of Economics and Business. The pre-
MSc HRM programme is especially intended for students with a Bachelor’s degree
from one of the NVAO accredited HBO programmes with a study load of 240 ECTS
credits. It prepares them for the MSc HRM. This programme is also open to students
with an accredited academic Bachelor’s degree who do not immediately qualify for
the MSc HRM, either from the Netherlands or abroad.
After passing the 1-year pre-MSc programme you will be issued with a ‘proof of admission’
granting you admission to the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (MSc
HRM).
The scope of the pre-MSc programme for Human Resource Management is one year
(60 ECTS credits). It contains a core part of 45 ECTS credits. There are also 20 ECTS
credits for electives where you can choose courses from the attached list of electives.
A ‘Research paper for Pre-MSc course’, worth 10 ECTS credits, offered in the second
semester, also forms part of the programme. To be allowed to participate in this
course ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’, you need to have passed ‘Mathematics for pre-
MSc’ and ‘Business Research Methods for pre-MSc’. At the end of the academic year,
you should have obtained at least 50 ECTS credits in the pre-MSc programme,
including the ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’ and master-specific compulsory courses,
in this case ‘Introduction to HRM’ (see also the attached Rules and Choices Human
Resource Management and Article 4.8 of the MSc OER. In that case, you can start the
Master’s programme on the basis of a provisional registration while completing the
pre-MSc programme.
If, at the end of the academic year, you have got at least 50 ECTS credits, but failed
the Research paper for pre-MSc or other master-specific compulsory courses, you
will not be admitted to the MSc, but you may continue in the pre-MSc in the
following year. If you have finished these mandatory courses successfully, you will
be admitted to the MSc HRM.
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If you have got less than 50 ECTS credits by the end of the first academic year, you will have
failed and will not be admitted to the Master’s programme. Nor are you allowed to continue
the pre-MSc programme. If you still want to take the MSc (specialization), then you will
have to register for the related FEB Bachelor’s degree. Failed pre-MSc students may
request exemptions on the basis of earlier training or experience from the Board of
Examiners for the courses that they did pass during their pre-MSc year.
Career prospects
Graduates may aquire a wide range of positions in profit and non-profit
organizations after gaining their Master’s degree in HRM. These positions include
personnel officer, policy officer for labour and organizational matters, personnel
consultant, organization advisor or policy officer for personnel matters.
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Programme Content
The Master of Science in International Business & Management (MSc IB&M) is a
programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business. The language of this
programme is English.
The pre-MSc programme IB&M is a programme especially intended for students
with a Bachelor’s degree of a so-called NVAO accredited HBO institute of 240 ECTS
credits. The programme prepares for the MSc IB&M.
The programme is also intended for students who have gained an academic
Bachelor’s degree at an accredited faculty who do not immediately qualify for the
MSc IB&M, either from the Netherlands or abroad.
After passing the 1-year pre-MSc programme, you will be issued with a ‘proof of admission’
granting you admission to the Master of Science in International Business & Management
(MSc IB&M).
The scope of the pre-MSc programme International Business & Management is one
year (60 ECTS credits). The programme includes 55 ECTS credits which are fixed and
5 ECTS credits in electives. You choose one of four possible courses.
A ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’ course of 10 ECTS credits is also included. This paper
is scheduled in the second semester. To be allowed to participate in this course, you
need to have passed ‘Mathematics for pre-MSc’ and ‘Business Research Methods for
pre-MSc’.
At the end of the academic year, you should have obtained at least 50 ECTS credits in
the pre-MSc programme, including the ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’ and
compulsory Master-specific courses, in this case: ‘Managing International Business
Organizations’ (see Article 4.8 of the MSc OER). In that case you are allowed
provisionally to start the Master’s programme, while you finish the pre-MSc.
If, at the end of the academic year, you have got at least 50 ECTS credits, but failed
the Research paper or Managing International Business Organizations, you will not
be admitted to the MSc, but you may continue in the pre-MSc in the following year.
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When you have finished these mandatory courses successfully, you are admitted to
the MSc IB&M.
If you fail to achieve 50 ECTS credits within one year, you fail the whole programme. You
cannot start the MSc and you may not continue the pre-MSc programme. In this case the
only entry to the Master’s programme is to graduate with a BSc in IB&M. Failed pre-
MSc students may request exemptions on the basis of earlier training or experience
from the Board of Examiners for the courses that they did pass during their pre-MSc
year.
Career prospects
After completing the Master’s degree, a wide range of business management careers
in international, multinational or transnational companies and organizations will be
open. Graduates have found positions with an obvious international dimension, such
as export manager, international marketer or international sales manager. Other
positions such as product manager, treasury manager, human resources manager
and management development officer are also important options.
Moreover, the programme will also provide the skills, knowledge and expertise
appropriate to a career in a non-profit organizational setting, such as health care
industry, the cultural and entertainment sector.
Finally, students may also consider pursuing an academic career.
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Programme content
The Master of Science in International Economics & Business (MSc IE&B) is a
programme at the Faculty of Economics and Business. The language of this
programme is English.
The pre-MSc programme IE&B is a programme especially intended for students
with a Bachelor’s degree of a so-called NVAO accredited HBO institute of 240 ECTS
credits. The programme prepares for the MSc IE&B.
The programme is also intended for students who have gained an academic
Bachelor’s degree at an accredited faculty who do not immediately qualify for the
MSc IE&B, either from the Netherlands or abroad.
After passing the 1-year pre-MSc programme, you will be issued with a ‘proof of admission’
granting you admission to the Master of Science in International Economics & Business
(MSc IE&B).
The scope of the pre-MSc programme International Economics & Business is one year
(60 ECTS credits). A ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’ of 10 ECTS credits is included.
This paper is scheduled in the second semester. To be allowed to participate in this
course ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’, you need to have passed ‘Mathematics for pre-
MSc’, ‘Statistics II for IE&B’, and ‘Business Research Methods for Pre-MSc IE&B’.
At the end of the academic year, you should have obtained at least 50 ECTS credits in
the pre-MSc programme, including the ‘Research paper for pre-MSc’ and the
specialization course IE&B. In that case you can provisionally start the Master’s
programme and meanwhile finish the pre-MSc.
If, at the end of the academic year, you have got at least 50 ECTS credits, but failed
the Research paper or the specialization course IE&B , you will not be admitted to the
MSc, but you may continue in the pre-MSc in the following year. When you
succesfully finish these mandatory courses, you are admitted to the MSc IE&B.
If you fail to achieve 50 ECTS credits within the year, you will fail the whole programme.
You cannot start the MSc and you may not continue the pre-MSc programme.
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In this case, the only entry to the Master’s programme is to graduate as a bachelor
IE&B. Failed pre-MSc students may request exemptions on the basis of earlier
training or experience from the Board of Examiners for the courses that they did pass
during their pre-MSc year.
Career prospects
Graduates of IE&B can operate in many different spheres of activity. This also
depends on the chosen subject of the master’s thesis. Generally, the strength of our
graduates is their advanced knowledge of business and economic issues, which
opens a wide range of doors onto the labour market. Here are a number of jobs that
graduates can do:
– Strategy analyst with a multinational enterprise, specializing in market
development and competitive positions.
– International economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental
organization.
– Business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy firm.
– International acquisition manager.
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Introduction
The pre-MSc programme in Technology Management at the University of Groningen
is designed for students with an academic BSc or MSc degree in Technical Sciences
such as Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering,
Information Technology, Computer Sciences or Physics. All courses are taught in
English.
The pre-MSc in Technology Management concentrates on business studies and
business research skills. It prepares students for the MSc Technology Management.
After successful completion of that programme, students are awarded an MSc in
Technology Management from the University of Groningen.
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Please note that given your specific educational background, exemption for certain
courses may be granted or other courses can be added to your programme. If you
would like to apply for this, please contact the coordinator (Dr. G. C. Ruël,
[email protected]) before starting your programme. Elective courses are not limited to
those in the table in C5.2. Students must discuss their list of preferred electives with
the coordinator of the programme. Students receive a certificate after finalizing 60
ECTS credits of the pre-MSc programme, which grants them direct admission to the
MSc Technology Management. The length of the MSc Technology Management is a
one-year programme. Details of the courses can be found in the course catalogue
Ocasys.
Career prospects
The technical expertise and business management insights of technology
management graduates make them ideally suited to jobs at the interface of
management and technology. Product manager and process technologist are among
the jobs offered to technology managers. Some of our graduates have also found
employement in the service sector or working for the government. Jobs suited to
technology managers include analyst, consultant, brand manager, industrial
engineer, information analyst, organization advisor, production manager and quality
manager. In fact, virtually all our graduates find jobs shortly after graduating.
Many companies are in need of a technology manager. They vary from the food
industry, the textile industry and the metal industry to the computer industry.
Technology managers are wanted everywhere. Here are just a few of the possible
companies: FrieslandCampina, Lidl, VSH Fittings, Bolletje, John Deere, KLM, Oracle,
Achmea, KPMG and of course the University of Groningen.
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Admission requirements
You may start a Master’s degree programme if you
– have a Bachelor’s degree certificate that grants direct admission to the Master’s
degree programme
– or have completed the preparatory Pre-Master’s bridging programme/ pre-MSc
programme.
The Research Master has a selection procedure. The criteria are set out in the OER for
this degree programme (see the Faculty website or the CD-ROM).
Registration
In June, Studielink sends students an e-mail message about the reregistration
procedure. In Studielink, you can indicate which Master’s degree programme you
wish to take in the next academic year. In case you are not certain in June if you will
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satisfy the admission requirements by 1 September, you must reregister for your
current Bachelor’s degree programme and for the future Master’s degree. As long as
you do not have the relevant Bachelor’s degree certificate or a proof of admission to
the Master's degree, you will remain automatically registered for the Bachelor's
degree/bridging programme. As soon as you have gained your Bachelor’s degree
certificate (or a proof of admission to the Master’s degree), you will be formally
registered for the Master’s degree programme by the University Student Desk.
For Master’s programmes in the Faculty of Economics and Business for which no
‘follow-on’ arrangement exists, the following applies:
If you do not yet know which Master’s degree you wish to pursue, you can contact a
study advisor. Should you already have made a decision, you can contact the
relevant programme coordinator in order to discuss the contents of the degree.
Following this, you should formally request admission through the Admissions
Office ([email protected]). Decisions about whether or not an application will be
accepted and about deficit programmes will be taken by a Board of Admissions.
Current information about the admissions procedure is available on the website of
Economics and Business, under ‘Master programmes – admissions’.
For the 30 ECTS credit programme at the northern Hogescholen and the
University, the following applies:
– Admission requirements: upon completion of a suitable HBO Bachelor’s
programme including the 30 EC programme, you can be directly admitted to a
profile within the Master of Science in Business Administration (MSc BA) or MSc
in Human Resource Management degrees. A student must be recommended by
the University of Applied Sciences (Hogeschool) for participation. Note: without
this HBO recommendation, admission will not be granted! The preparing
specialization courses for the chosen MSc programme must be part of the 30-EC
programme.
– Registration: you should collect the form ‘Verklaring Toelating Afsluitend
Examen’ (VTAE) from the Student Support Desk and submit it to the Admissions
Office with a copy of your Bachelor’s diploma and proof of completion of the 30-
EC programme. The Admissions Office will pass on your registration to the
University Student Desk. After registration through Studielink, you will receive a
registration pack at your postal address.
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General description
The Master of Science in Business Administration (MSc BA) is a degree programme
with nine specializations. Some of these specializations are slightly more business
studies oriented, and others are slightly more business economics oriented.
The differences between business studies and business economics at the RUG have
diminished in the past few years. In the labour market, graduates of business studies
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and business economics are often interchangeable and internationally, the difference
between the two seems to fade away. Abroad, business studies and business
economics are rarely distinguished, which is why the two faculties have long worked
together in a joint research school (SOM).
The MSc BA has significantly increased the chances of BSc students from the faculty
to continue their studies. Students can transfer from a more business economics
oriented programme to a more business studies oriented programme and vice versa.
The grouping of lecturers and students from the faculty within the MSc BA has
created a stimulating environment for interdisciplinary cooperation. This is one of
the conditions for success both within academic research and in the labour market.
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Business Development
Change Management
BSc in
Finance
Business
Administrati
on MSc in Business
Marketing
Administration
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Structure
The structure of the specialization programmes is as follows:
– courses: 35 to 40 ECTS credits; of these courses up to a maximum of 20 ECTS
credits may be substituted for courses taken abroad. This should be approved of
by the coordinator of the specialization in advance.
– master’s thesis: 20 to 25 ECTS credits.
All courses are in English.
Quality guarantees
In the MSc BA, the interdependency of teaching and research is emphasized. In both
the courses and the master’s thesis, research into the field of the chosen specialization
plays an important role. On the one hand, this will be expressed by the choice of
literature. On the other hand, lecturers will present their own research, and this
research can also play a role when choosing and writing the master’s thesis.
The teaching of the master’s degree courses will be done almost exclusively by
qualified researchers, i.e. fellows and associate fellows of the research school. In
other instances, the lecturers will be recognized researchers with Dutch publications
to their name, or they will have other expertise, for example experience as managers,
advisors, consultants or supervisors.
Exchanges of students and staff are already taking place, and we are currently
expanding the number of strategic alliances with comparable partners abroad.
All the lecturers comply with the minimum requirements for English language
proficiency and where possible follow internships/sabbaticals abroad. There is a
deliberate international recruitment and selection policy. In case their scores in a
compulsory test are not sufficient, students of the faculty are obliged to follow a
tailor-made English course; this course is part of the regular bachelor’s electives. The
course concentrates on active skills, both writing and speaking.
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Each MSc BA field course has a certain third year course (the so-called specialization
course), which is strongly recommended. The field course is an introductory course
at the start of each specialization.
Students who need only 15 ECTS credits for their bachelor’s degree certificate may
apply for provisional admittance to the MSc BA. Also for all students who started in
2008-2009 or later, the BSc Thesis needs be completed for provisional admission. See
elsewhere in this Student Handbook under the programme descriptions for more
details about specialization courses and their equivalent ‘old’ courses.
Provisional admission means that although students may follow the courses and take
the examinations, they may not yet register for the MSc BA. They remain registered
for a bachelor’s degree programme. The provisional admission is granted for a
maximum of one year, see also the Teaching and Examination Regulations. As soon
as they have cleared their deficiencies, definite admission is possible and students
may register for the MSc BA.
Students from other Dutch universities or universities abroad will have different
backgrounds in knowledge and competences. Students with bachelor’s degrees in
Business Administration and Business Economics from Dutch universities will
generally be admitted without supplementary conditions. Students from universities
abroad will need to be assessed more thoroughly for suitability.
HBO students can transfer in two ways. First, they can follow a specific transfer
programme lasting one year. After passing this programme, students receive a
certificate, which qualifies them for the MSc BA in the manner described above.
Second, a 30-ECTS credits transfer package is part of the regular HBO course for a
selected group of HBO students at one of the northern Hogescholen. This type of
HBO certificate only qualifies a student for those specializations of the MSc BA that
dovetail with the HBO course in question.
The Admissions Office of the faculty must have received requests for
admission/provisional admission for the MSc BA before May 1st for non-EU
students, and before July 1st for students within the EU.
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Aim/content
Business development is necessary for any company. Competition is fierce, products
are rapidly becoming obsolete, and customers are more and more demanding. The
frequency with which new technologies replace old ones is increasing too. An
important condition for guaranteeing the continuity of an enterprise is a well-
organized business development process: the integrated development of (new)
goods or services, and markets. Companies need to understand the social and
technological trends and market developments to be able to proactively offer new
products (product = physical good and/or service). Therefore, the main question
asked by the Business Development (BD) specialization is ‘How can a company (or
institution) best develop a new product and launch it in the market’. This is a
comprehensive combination of two actual business questions, i.e. product
development and market development. Recent research has demonstrated the
importance of Business Development for successful business operation and its
continuation.
Many well-known companies, like Unilever, Coca-Cola and Philips, have had painful
innovation experiences. Sometimes it was a new washing powder that failed, or the
unsuccessful introduction of a new video system. Sometimes product developments
take years to be properly absorbed by the market. Coca-Cola tested the possibilities
of Coke in cans as early as the 1940s, but they had to wait until the 1960s before it
became a success. In other words, Business Development is not marketing and it is
not product development but rather the development of the links between the two
and how to organize that connection.
The main themes in the Business Development courses are derived from market,
product and technology development on the one hand, and organization science on
the other. Market, product and technology development are mainly concerned with
issues such as strategy, entrepreneurship, the relationship between customer needs
and ideas for product development of goods and services. Organization science is
concerned with organizing the Business Development process and the related
processes of organizational design and organizational change.
Career prospects
This specialization trains you for (junior) positions in the fields of product
development and innovation, marketing and product development and
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In the Business & ICT specialization, you will learn to study the interaction between
ICT and business from different angles. We start with a strategic angle by assessing
the importance of ICT for a business. We then focus on the following aspects:
the business processes concerned with the creation of products and services;
the information systems that support the business processes and decision-making;
the consequences of ICT systems for organizations and human actors.
Courses are taught in close cooperation with industrial partners. Most courses
include practical assignments.
In addition, there are options designed to deepen your insight. These can be either
more technical or more strategic courses. Examples are knowledge management,
logistics information systems, e-business and strategy & innovation.
Career prospects
Business & ICT graduates typically advise on strategic possibilities and
organizational consequences of ICT. Their career often starts as internal or external
consultants. However, they also frequently enter general management trainee-ships.
More advanced professions are IT director, chief information officer, advanced ICT
sales functions and general management functions.
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NB At least two courses must be chosen from Business Processes & ICT, ICT Systems, ICT:
Human & Organizational Issues. Furthermore, courses totalling 10 EC should be
selected from the list below. It is not obligatory to select courses which are not part of
the Business & ICT profile.
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Career prospects
Graduates of Business Administration and Business Economics with an
understanding of change management are much in demand. They are flexible and
can develop in many directions, for example through consultancy projects. They can
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NB Skills Training & Thesis Prep. MSc BA CM starts at the very beginning of the academic
year (that is, in september). Enrolment in the course in block 2.1 is possible only for
Change Management students who fully participated in it in 1.1 and 1.2. Consult the
course descriptions.
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D6 MSc BA – Finance
Career prospects
The MSc BA – Finance specialization prepares you for a job in the finance and
investment industry. Students of the MSc Finance specialization are working for
banks, finance consulting firms, pension funds. They work as corporate valuators,
credit analysts, portfolio managers, risk managers, strategists or financial
consultants.
D6.2 Degree programme
C = Compulsory; E = Elective; EG = Elective Group; lang = language; courses marked
with ** may be taken in other periods. See the course description in Ocasys for more
details.
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NB At least two courses must be chosen from Corporate Finance, Advanced Corporate
Finance, Corporate Governance.
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D7 MSc BA – Marketing
Content
Marketing is about building relations between an organization and its customers.
These organizations can be operating in the field of services or goods, profit or not-
for-profit, business-to-consumers or business-to-business. Understanding customers,
building a strong brand & reputation and performing all sorts of activities to
stimulate customer satisfaction and sales are important parts of marketing. An
example is Coca Cola, a strong brand, with a unique distribution network from the
beach in Florida throughout small villages in the Himalaya (Place). Coca Cola does
regularly introduce new tastes (Product), has a large communication budget spent on
for example TV advertising and sponsoring (Promotion), and can ask premium
prices (Price). Although in blind tastes Coca Cola has about the same preference
among customers as Pepsi, its market share is much larger due to better marketing.
Another example is Capital One, a worldwide operating financial services
organization that creates industry best practices in developing valuable customer
relationships and managing risk based on knowledge of the customer. They use the
information from the customer database for understanding and satisfying customers
and their needs.
In this specialization, the most recent developments in the area of marketing are
dealt with. In the courses, recent theory as well as practice has a central position in
both lectures and the assignments. The vision of the the Groningen Department of
Marketing is that a good and deep knowledge of the customer provides the best
possibilities of creating a sustainable competitive advantage. Collecting qualitative
and quantitative data about customers and analyzing these with appropriate
research methods is the starting point for finding creative ways of targeting and
managing these customers. This can be found in two profiles that are offered within
our marketing program: the profile marketing management and the profile
marketing research. A student chooses one of these (1 year) profiles, but it is also
possible to combine both profiles in a 1,5 year program. Also, within each course
both a research and a management orientation can be found. The Department of
Marketing has an outstanding performance in marketing science (top ratings on all
criteria) and has contacts with many foreign universities and professors. Next,
practioners are invited in each master course to give guest lectures which relate
theory to real business-life. In addition, most marketing students write their thesis in
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Career prospects
Marketing Management
– Marketing manager;
– Product or brand manager;
– Segment or account manager;
– Customer relations manager;
– Marketing strategy consultant;
– Direct marketing manager;
– E-commerce manager;
– Category manager.
Marketing Research
– Market researcher in research and consultancy companies;
– Market researcher within an organization;
– Market intelligence expert or database analyst;
– Customer intelligence expert;
– Researcher at a university (Research Master and PhD program).
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NB • As an alternative to selecting courses from list B, students may choose courses from
list A which they have not already followed.
• Electives A or B can be followed in both semesters als long as the B-credits are no
more than 10 ECTS.
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Career prospects
Knowledge of operations and supply chains will enable you to enter practice in a
wide range of functions. They include:
– manager logistics / service operations / operations / production / quality /
customer service / purchasing;
– consultant logistics / process management / quality / purchasing.
Knowledge of the primary processes within firms has proved to be a good starting
point for development towards higher management echelons. Compliance with
international standards offers you the opportunity to start a career in globally
operating companies.
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NB The compulsory courses in one profile may be taken as optional courses in the other
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Aim/content
The Organizational & Management Control (OMC) Master’s specialization
concentrates on the knowledge and skills that contribute to good guidance and
management of organizations. The specialization offers students the chance to learn
about methods and techniques in the field of the provision of internal and external
financial and non-financial information, financial management within organizations
and, more in general, the guidance and management of organizations and their
employees. These methods and techniques will be placed in the context of general
management and organization problems and alliances between organizations,
including the strategy, and changes to these.
The OMC Master’s specialization consists of two basic courses to be followed in
principle by all students, namely the Field Course Organizational and Management
Control and the course Advanced Financial Management. These courses provide
students with a thorough knowledge in the field of the financial management of
organizations and of management accounting and control, i.e. the internal and
sometimes also external gathering and processing of information (including the
necessary instruments and techniques for this) and the use of this information for
managing organizations and their employees. Depending on their personal
preferences, students can then choose from an extensive list of optional courses for
the rest of their study programme. OMC not only offers the possibility to specialize,
but also to combine knowledge in the fields of the control, financing and
management of organizations. Depending on the precise choices students make for
their Master's degree programme, a further emphasis within the OMC specialization
can be on accounting and control and financial management or on the general
management of organizations and the organizational context, including the strategy,
in which information provision and financial management take place. Students who
have followed the Specialization Course Finance during the Bachelor’s phase or
during the pre-MSc programme can choose from a wider range of Finance courses
during their Master’s phase. These students will choose a different course instead of
Advanced Financial Management because the Master’s phase always consists of at
least 60 ECTS credits (to avoid any misunderstanding: the Specialization course
Finance cannot be followed during the Master’s phase).
In order to link the academic character of the degree programme with actual practice
in companies and other organizations, students will work on cases, and the courses
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Career prospects
The OMC Master’s specialization offers students a range of possibilities in the field of
course choice and specialization and thus also a wide range of possible future
positions. Graduates may find jobs in national and international companies, non-
profit organizations or government institutions. This could include:
financial officer, internal control officer or related controller positions, leading
eventually to financial manager (if the optional courses chosen have a strongly
financial-economic character);
assistant manager/management trainee, project manager, researcher and various
other positions, leading eventually to general manager (if the optional courses
chosen have a more organizational character);
junior organization advisor in the field of quality management, financial
management or change processes in organizations.
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MSc OER).
For entry requirements with other bachelor’s
degrees, see Section 4 of the MSc OER
Provisional admission to MSc BA ≥ 165 ECTS credits of the bachelor’s degree
Organizational & Management programme (for students who first enrolled in
Control (for a maximum period September 2008 or later: including Bachelor’s
of six months, which can be Thesis), or
extended once by six months; for ≥ 50 ECTS credits of the Pre-MSc programme
students enrolled before (including the Specialization Course
September 2008 the maximum Organizational & Management Control,
period is 12 months; ‘Mathematics for Pre-MSc’, ‘Business Research
see art. 4.8 of the MSc OER) Methods for Pre-MSc’, the Research Paper for Pre-
MSc BA O&MC), and
sufficient command of English (see Art. 4.1 of the
MSc OER).
Some master’s courses may have additional
prerequisites. See the course descriptions in
Ocasys.
N.B. As of September 2011, the provisional
admission will probably be abolished.
Planning problems after The combination of master’s courses with
provisional admission (several) bachelor’s courses can lead to a
considerable delay.
Entrance to MSc BA - O&MC 1st of September (later is possible, but not
recommended due to the programme structure)
MSc course prerequisites See the course descriptions in Ocasys.
It is strongly recommended that applicants pass
the related specialization course of this degree
programme. Where this is not possible, the
passing of a test (the exam of the specialization
course) may suffice.
Master’s Thesis prerequisites Bachelor’s degree or certificate of the pre-MSc
programme and
≥ 20 ECTS credits of master’s courses
MSc programme approval Students can apply for approval in Progress.
Instructions are available on the internet.
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they depend on consultants to a relatively large extent. All these topics are presented
in three compulsory courses in the master programme: ‘Small Business
Management’, ‘New Ventures and Entrepreneurship’ and ‘Small Business
Economics’.
Career prospects
The programme prepares students for the following types of employment:
– ‘All-round’ manager for SMEs;
– Entrepreneur: start your own business (family business);
– SME consultant in entrepreneurship and change management;
– Manager in larger organizations that require employees with an entrepreneurial
attitude (intrapreneurship);
– Manager in large organizations that address SMEs (banks, accountants,
(semi-)government, franchise organizations).
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The commercial success that Apple’s iPhone or Philips’ Senseo have experienced can
be explained only in part by drawing attention to the technical qualities of these
products. In addition, strategic manouvring by these firms in relation to competitors
and alliance partners as well as non-technical or design aspects of the goods
themselves can play key roles. Furthermore, linking products with complementary
services can boost profits. The MSc BA in/specialization Strategy & Innovation is
unique by focusing on the strategic issues that can turn innovations into commercial
successes. From an analytical basis, this programme explores theoretical concepts
and tools which enable our students to understand up-to-date, real life cases and
conduct their own research.
The faculty members involved in S&I are active researchers and publish extensively
on areas of strategy and innovation, and can thus provide students with state-of-the-
art knowledge.
Career prospects
Graduates of the MSc BA in Strategy and Innovation are highly employable, working
in management roles in a variety of organizations in both commercial and public
sectors. Graduates may also work for consulting agencies that provide advice and
support for firms to become more competitive. This specialization prepares students
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Career prospects
Econometrics graduates generally have no problem in finding a job. Acquiring a
Ph.D. position is a possibility, not only in econometrics, but also in economics,
statistics, management sciences or one of the social sciences. In addition to the more
traditional institutions like the CBS and the government, financial institutions like
banks, insurance companies and pension funds have employed a large percentage of
econometricians recently.
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NB 10 ECTS from the list above; 10 ECTS credits, quantative courses from MSc Economics,
MSc BA, MSc Mathematics or from the list of elective courses above or from another
programme of master level (e.g. LNMB, see www.lnmb.nl), all to the discretion of the
Board of Examiners.
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Career prospects
Graduates in operations research generally have no problem in finding a job.
Acquiring a Ph.D. position is an option, not only in operations research, but also in
economics, management science or one of the social sciences. Almost all large
companies employ operations research experts. Hospitals, TNO, State departments
like Rijkswaterstaat use OR graduates for policy development and advice.
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NB 10 ECTS from the list above; 10 ECTS credits, quantative courses from MSc Economics,
MSc BA, MSc Mathematics or from the list of elective courses above or from another
programme of master level (e.g. LNMB, see www.lnmb.nl), all to the discretion of the
Board of Examiners.
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Career prospects
Graduates in actuarial studies generally have no problem in finding a job. Acquiring
a Ph.D. position is an option, not only in actuarial science, but also in econometrics,
economics, management science or one of the social sciences. Financial institutions
like banks, insurance companies and pension funds are likely employers for
graduates in actuarial studies. The ‘Actuarieel Instituut’ (Actuarial Institute) offers
additional courses for those who want to become an actuary. Completion gives the
right to carry the title ‘Actuaris AG’ (certified by the ‘Actuarieel Genootschap’; title:
‘AG’ behind your name).
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NB 10 ECTS from the list above; 10 ECTS credits, quantative courses from MSc Economics,
MSc BA, MSc Mathematics or from the list of elective courses above or from another
programme of master level (e.g. LNMB, see www.lnmb.nl), all to the discretion of the
Board of Examiners.
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The MSc in Economics has a straightforward structure. Its main focus is on up-to-
date economic theories in microeconomics/industrial organisation and
macroeconomics/monetary economics, but a wide scope of other areas within the
economics discipline is also covered. Students learn how the economy impacts upon
society, and how economic theory can be applied to interpret and analyse economic
problems. Students complete their study with the writing of a thesis to prove their
abilities in conducting economic research.
Career prospects
Economists are employed in many different types of companies, institutions and
organizations. Some examples of career opportunities for graduates:
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NB The student has to choose at least 1 of the electives of the MSc Economics, either in
semester I or in semester II.
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Objective/content
The Master of Science in Human Resource Management (HRM) aims to graduate
students who are able to define, analyze, and evaluate problems and issues related to
the management of work and employment of people in organizations. Students
acquire rigorous academic thinking and scientific skills to consider and explore how
HRM policies and practices can be developed and applied to ensure the availability,
employability, commitment, and vitality of employees needed to accomplish
organizational goals.
The essence of HRM is to achieve a balance between the demand for labour and the
supply of labour within the context of an organization’s specific strategy and internal
and external environment. Students are taught how this strategic labour allocation
process can be managed by influencing (a) the design of the work organization
(tasks, jobs, work teams, work units) from which the demand for personnel
originates, and (b) the employment of people who supply the knowledge, skills, and
abilities that are required to perform the tasks and jobs designed. Thus, rather than
one-sidedly adapting people to work, emphasis is put on mutually adjusting work
and people. Moreover, students learn to consider how a (mis-)fit between the design
of work and the management of people influences people’s work attitudes,
performance, and well-being.
The focus of the programme is on understanding and applying theories and
principles that research has shown to advance the management of human resources
in organizations. That is, students learn how HRM policies and practices can be
founded on the best available research-based evidence that has been obtained and
established in social and business sciences. Students adopt this research-based
approach when they conduct their own research projects during the programme.
Career prospects
Graduates are highly employable and find a broad variety of jobs in HRM-related
domains in all kinds of organizations. Some examples of positions are: junior human
resource manager, recruitment and selection officer, training and development
officer, personnel consultant, organizational advisor, or policy officer for personnel
affairs. Besides a professional career, graduates may opt for an academic career and
apply for a position as a scientific researcher in a PhD programme at a university.
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During the second semester, a methodology course will be provided with the
objective of imparting the specific research skills that are crucial to management’s
ability to analyse new environments and pertinent developments. In order to
complete your MSc study, you will be required to write a master thesis, which may
be combined with an internship within an organization.
Career Prospects
After completing the Master’s degree, a wide range of business management careers
in international, multinational or transnational companies and organizations will be
open. Graduates have found positions with an obvious international dimension, such
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The first semester of the programme consists of three major MSc courses, namely
Advanced International Economics (‘ Multinational Enterprises and Trade’),
Advanced International Business (‘Management Challenge of Globalisation’) and an
integrative course on Advanced IE&B (‘Comparative Institutional Approaches’). The
courses focus and apply the state-of-the-art literature in academic journals, and the
practising of tools for research and analysis. The second semester of the master
programme includes a Research Methodology course and the writing of the MSc
thesis, under supervision of one of the senior IE&B professors or associate professors.
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Career prospects
The International Economics and Business programme is focused on developing the
kind of skills and abilities needed by those who work as professional economists,
strategic consultants and economic advisers. Next to a solid understanding of
business strategy, international economics and quantitative research methods, the
ongoing globalisation of economic policy and business strategy does require MSc
graduates to have distinct professional capabilities. The diversity of international
organizations requires the ability to function in international and multicultural teams
so as to add value to the organization. As a result, HRM-departments will recruit
internationally, which requires MSc graduates to be able to compete internationally
for staff positions. The MSc-IE&B offers a consistant international setting both in
terms of content and organizations at high level. Students have the possibility to
participate in high level contract research activities of international organizations,
such as the Conference Board (New York) and the International Labour Organization
(ILO, Geneva). Professionals from international organizations are actively invited to
provide guest lectures, and some members of the academic staff have strong
relationships with international research and consultancy institutes or policy advice
centers (such as the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD), World Bank, The Conference Board, CESifo instiute Munich, the Social and
Economic Council of the Netherlands, The Netherlands’ Bureau for Economic Policy
Analysis (CPB), and Towers Perrin Netherlands). This interaction with the
professional practice offers ample opportunities to discuss the intended learning
outcomes of the programme. In order to strengthen the relationship with the
professional practice, the programme’s director considers the establishment of an
advisory board.
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Objective/Content
The aim of the Master’s degree programme in Technology Management is to provide
students with the scientific knowledge and competence to describe, investigate, and
manage technological innovations. Technological innovations are nowadays one of
the most important means for the success of organizations in a competitive
environment. Product and/or process innovation may bring new markets and/or a
better overall performance. Technological innovations usually have an impact on (the
design of) the whole organization and its environment. This fact is broadly
recognized in industry and service organizations. It impels the need for an
integrative approach of technological innovations. The Master’s degree programme
in Technology Management provides students with the relevant theories, concepts,
and ‘tools’ required for such an integrative approach.
The programme is schematically presented on the next page; it consists of four core
courses. The courses Advanced Product & Service Development and Information
Management and Process Innovation and Operation Excellence concern managerial
choices with respect to product and process innovations. They address the issues of
‘what to offer’ and ‘how to produce’. Financial and organizational/social issues play
an important role in the assessment of technological innovations. These aspects are
dealt with in the courses Management Accounting for Technological Innovation and
Social System Analysis of Technological Innovations. These two courses address the
issues of ‘what does it cost’ and ‘how to organize’. Integration is an important theme
in the Technology Management MSc. There are two integrative courses in the
programme. The first integrative course, Strategic Management of Technology, is
meant to train students in the strategic positioning and assessment of technological
innovations. Technology Managers will contribute to this course. Keyword in the
course is ‘to recognize’. The second integrative course, Technology Business Plan,
puts students in the role of technology manager. Here, students have to develop a
technology business plan for a real case situation. Keyword for this course is ‘to do’.
This course also includes training in some essential communication skills. Next to
their own contribution to the programme, the integrative courses force students to
apply the knowledge of the four basis courses on practical situations. Next to the
compulsory courses, students may choose two elective courses. These elective
courses make it possible for students to choose their own profile within their
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education. Elective courses can be selected from various fields, such as Engineering,
ICT, Marketing, Operations & Supply Chains, Finance, Accounting or Small Business
& Entrepreneurship. The keyword for the elective courses is ‘profile’. In the Master’s
thesis project, students will be trained and have to demonstrate their ability to do
research in the area of Technology Management. The keyword for this part of the
programme is ‘to demonstrate’.
Career prospects
Graduates may find jobs such as technology manager, product manager, innovation
consultant, project manager of product and/or process innovations, manager product
development, quality manager, production manager, etc.
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Profiles
– Economics and Econometrics;
– Marketing;
– International Economics and Business;
– Operations Management and Operations Research;
– Human Resource Management and Organizational Behavior
Admission
Every Bachelor’s degree in business, economics or econometrics and operations
research gives access to this Master’s programme. Also motivated students with
other Bachelor degrees (like Sociology, Mathematics, Psychology) are welcome to
apply. There is a selection procedure for this programme. Criteria for admission
include motivation, talent, research attitude, good/excellent study results, and an
excellent command of English. The latter can be demonstrated by holding a degree
from a Dutch university or an institution at which English is the language of
instruction, or by scoring at least 92 on the TOEFL (internet-based) or 6.5 on the
IELTS.
Career prospects
Graduates from our Research Master are ideally placed to become PhD students or to
obtain research positions in public or private organizations. Research Master
graduates have obtained PhD positions at the universities of Antwerp (Belgium),
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Bocconi (Milan, Itally), Rotterdam, Sydney (Australia), Tilburg, Leiden and of course
Groningen, but others have started working at for instance Accenture, McKinsey, the
Dutch Ministry of Sociale Affairs and Employment, and the Dutch Central Bank.
Information
For more information (e.g. about tuition fees and applications) please contact SOM's
research coordinator, Mrs A.C. Koning (tel.: 050-363 3815, e-mail: [email protected]).
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E1 Introduction
The Faculty of Economics and Business offers double degrees at both the graduate
and undergraduate level. In the academic year 2009-2010, the Faculty has launched 5
new double degree Master programmes in economics and business-related fields
with renowned partner universities in Norway, England, Germany and Hungary.
Double degree programmes are already running with partners in China, Indonesia
and Sweden.
Double degrees afford access to different courses and research areas than those
offered at the home institution. They provide students with a deeper and/or broader
approach to their chosen field and a range of new electives. Additionally, the
programmes offer a level of international exposure that extends beyond the
traditional exchange programme. They are designed for students who already
participate in on-line global networks and are concerned with global issues. They
enable students to understand how their discipline is unfolding in different parts and
sectors of the world.
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Key facts
Start of programme: 1 September
Duration (in semesters): 4
Total credits: 120 EC
Language: English
Type of degree: • MSc in Strategic Marketing Management (from BI
Norwegian School of Management, Oslo)
• MSc in Business Administration, specialisation
Marketing/profile Marketing Research (from the
University of Groningen)
Graduates will also receive a diploma supplement on
which is mentioned that the degree is awarded within the
framework of the double degree programme with BI
Norwegian School of Management.
Tuition fees 2010 - 2011: EEA students € 1.672,- per year
Non EEA students € 11.300,- per year
Programme profile
The double degree MSc in Marketing programme aims to educate market-oriented
leaders for the modern economy. In the Groningen programme, the focus is on
customer relations and customer insights. Therefore, students learn how to collect
qualitative and quantitative data about customers and how to analyse these using the
latest and most advanced methods for analysing consumer behaviour. The Oslo
programme is founded on three pillars: marketing theory, statistical methods and
financial implications of marketing investments. Marketing managers oversee the
research that provides market knowledge to help guide their decisions on a large
number of issues such as which markets to target, which new products to develop,
what level of distribution will be most cost efficient, what price will optimize sales
and profits, and what communication themes and channels will best build brand
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value. Practitioners in the field give guest lectures relating theory to real business
practice. The programme ends with a final degree project and a jointly supervised
thesis.
Programme content
MSc DD Marketing with BI specialising in Marketing Research and Strategic
Marketing Management
Master’s Year 1 Master’s Year 2
Semester 1 (RUG) Semester 2 (RUG) Semester 3 (BI, Oslo) Semester 4 (BI, Oslo)
30 EC advanced 30 EC advanced courses 30 EC specialisation 30 EC specialisation
courses MSc BA, MSc BA, specialisation courses (mandatory & courses (electives) &
specialisation Marketing / Marketing electives) Master thesis under
Marketing / Marketing Research track joint supervision
Research track
Within the framework of the Double Degree , not every semester is composed of 30
EC of courses.
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– learned how to collect qualitative and quantitative data about customers and
how to analyse these using the latest and most advanced methods for analysing
consumer behaviour
– learned how to measure financial implications of marketing strategies
– knowledge of how movements such as globalization, free-trade agreements,
market deregulation, and environmentalism are transforming the marketing
environment
– acquired the qualifications to enter PhD programmes and work in international
research institutions
Career prospects
This double degree programme has been designed for individuals who aspire to a
career as a market researcher in the private or public sector, as a strategic marketing
expert, customs relations manager, product or brand manager, database analyst or
market intelligence expert. Graduates qualify for a range of positions in international,
multinational or transnational companies.
Further information
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/internationalprospectivestudents/msc/mscba/
mscbamarketing/index
http://www.bi.no/BI-Startpage2/Programmes/Master-og-Science/International-
Master-of-Science-Programmes/MSc-in-Marketing-Sivilmarkedsforer-20/Focus/
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As one of the largest business schools in Europe, BI has a strong faculty group with
many renowned researchers that publish their research in top international journals
and interacts with the business community. The core fields of business such as
financial economics, economics, marketing, management, strategy, accounting,
auditing and tax are all represented by large research departments at BI. Specializing
in strategy you will develop an action-oriented understanding of firms’ strategic
processes and learn to master the relevant tools and methods of strategic analysis in
an international setting.
Key facts
Start of programme: 1 September
Duration (in semesters): 4
Total credits: 120 EC
Language: English
Type of degree: • MSc in Economics and Business, specialisation
Strategy (from BI Norwegian School of Management,
Oslo)
• MSc in International Economics and Business (from
the University of Groningen)
Graduates will also receive a diploma supplement on
which is mentioned that the degree is awarded within the
framework of the double degree programme with BI
Norwegian School of Management.
Tuition fees 2010 - 2011: EEA students € 1.672,- per year
Non EEA students: € 11.300,- per year
Programme profile
Business leaders and advisors need a solid understanding of global economic trends,
competition and markets. On top of that, they need to be experts in strategy and
organization (including subcontracting, licensing, joint ventures, mergers, etc.) in
national or international corporations and organisations, such as financial
institutions, consultancy firms, government agencies and the like. This combination
of themes and topics is precisely what makes this DD programme so unique. The
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Programme content
MSc DD IE&B / Economics and Business with BI specialising in Strategy
Master’s Year 1 Master’s Year 2
Semester 1 (BI, Oslo) Semester 2 (BI, Oslo) Semester 3 (RUG) Semester 4
(RUG)
30 EC core and 30 EC core and 30 EC advanced Master Writing of
specialisation Master specialisation Master courses Master thesis
courses courses under joint
supervision
Within the framework of the double degree programme , not every semester is
composed of 30 EC of courses.
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Career prospects
This double degree has been designed for individuals who aspire to a career in
(international) economics and business and prepares students for a range of positions
in international, multinational or transnational companies such as:
– strategy analyst with a multinational enterprise, specializing in market
development and competitive positions
– international economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental
organization
– business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy firm
– international acquisition manager
– entering PhD programmes and working in international research institutions
Further information
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/internationalprospectivestudents/msc/msciean
db/index
http://www.bi.no/BI-Startpage2/Programmes/Master-og-Science/International-
Master-of-Science-Programmes/MSc-in-Business-and-Economics--Sivilokonom-
20/Focus/
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Key facts
Programme profile
The Master's programme in International Economics at Göttingen concentrates on
the acquisition of specialised knowledge of international markets and the global
interconnections of national economies. High value is set on research-based teaching,
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Programme content
MSc DD IE&B with Göttingen specialising in applied international and
development economics
Master’s Year 1 Master’s Year 2
Semester 1 (RUG) Semester 2 (GOT) Semester 3 (GOT) Semester 4 (RUG)
30 EC Compulsory (C) 30 EC Specialisation (S) 30 EC Compulsory (C), Writing joint Master
advanced courses, incl. and Elective (E) Master Specialisation (S) and thesis at RuG under
10 EC Research Master courses at GOT Elective (E) Master joint supervision
(RM) course courses at GOT
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Career prospects
This double degree programme has been designed for individuals who aspire to a
career in national, international, multinational or transnational institutions and
enterprises such as:
– international economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental
organisations such as IMF, Worldbank, OECD, WTO, ECB, ODI or the EU
– researcher or professional economist on development issues in international
agencies, governments or the private sector
– international economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental
organization
– economics or business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy
firm
– entering PhD programmes and working in international research institutions
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Further information
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/internationalprospectivestudents/msc/msciean
db/index
http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/37899.html
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Key facts
Start of programme: 1 September
Duration (in semesters): 4
Total credits: 120 EC
Language: English
Type of degree: • MSc in International Economics and Business (from
the University of Groningen)
• MA in International Economy and Business (from
Corvinus University Budapest), specialisation Central-
East European economies
Graduates will also receive a diploma supplement on
which is mentioned that the degree is awarded within the
framework of the double degree programme with
Corvinus University Budapest.
Tuition fees 2010-2011: EEA students: € 1.672,- per year
Non EEA students: € 11.300,- per year
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Programme profile
Business leaders and all others who wish to embark on a career in international
management or public policy have to understand the trends in the world economy,
including the European Community and the CEE region. What makes this DD
programme so unique is the combination of topics in the field of international
business and international economics, with a special focus on issues of economic
transformation and integration, as well as the attention paid to the links between the
fields. Topics range from international trade and investment to the consequences of
globalization for strategic decision-making, in particular trade and capital flows in
relation to multinational enterprises and the socio-economic and institutional
differences between countries, with a special focus on the CEE-region. Students are
trained to become broadly oriented economists with a strong international profile
and a deep analytical understanding of the main current trends in the global world
of international (economic) policy and business organizations, ranging from the
fields of international business and economics to international politics and
international law. The core content of the programme reflects the increasing
globalisation and continuous evolution of international economics and business
management.
Programme content
BSc E&BE graduates can choose to take the 120 EC double degree programme
specialising in Central and Eastern European economies. In order to be eligible for
the MA degree at CUB, they need to satisfy the graduation requirements of CUB.
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Career prospects
This double degree programme has been designed for individuals who aspire to a
career in national, international, multinational or transnational institutions and
enterprises such as:
– international economist and strategy expert in a transnational corporation.
– staff member with an (inter)national governmental organisations such as IMF,
Worldbank, OECD, WTO, ECB, ODI or the EU
– researcher or professional economist on development and Central-East European
transition economic issues in international agencies, governments or the private
sector
– international economic consultant with an (inter)national governmental
organization
– business consultant with an internationally operating consultancy firm
– international acquisition manager
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Further information
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/internationalprospectivestudents/msc/msciean
db/index
http://economics.uni-corvinus.hu/index.php?id=27827
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Key facts
Start of programme: 1 September
Duration (in semesters): 3
Total credits: 90 EC
Language: English
Type of degree: • MSc in International Business and Management
(from the University of Groningen)
• MSc in Business and Economics (from Uppsala
University)
Graduates will also receive a diploma supplement on
which is mentioned that the degree is awarded within the
framework of the double degree programme with
Uppsala University.
Tuition fees 2010-2011: EEA students € 1.672.—per year
Non EEA students € 11.300,-- per year
Programme profile
These days, internationally oriented firms and organizations do not merely need
financial specialists who are acquainted with the latest tools and techniques. They are
looking for professionals who can use these tools and techniques for managing
information and business resources.
The Master’s degree programme in International Business & Management designed
this specialization in International Financial Management to meet this need. The
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Programme content
MSc DD IB&M with Uppsala University specialising in international financial
management
Semester 1 (RUG) Semester 2 (UU) Semester 3 (RUG and/or
UU)
30 EC compulsory advanced 30 EC compulsory advanced 5 EC compulsory course
courses courses UU Research Methodology;
25 EC joint RUG/UU
Master Thesis Project
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supervision:
Career prospects
International Financial Management (IFM) aims to develop future managers to
handle the complexities of foreign capital investments and financing, evaluate risks
related to operating abroad, manage and control international production and sales
activities, manage alliances with foreign parties, and set up information processing
and reporting.
You will be prepared for managerial careers in financial organizations as well as in
multinational companies as corporate financial managers. Students graduating from
this programme may have a career in senior management levels at different
internationally oriented organizations, such as multinationals and/or international
organizations like IMF, World Bank, UN, etc.
Graduates may also take on research oriented functions or conduct further research
for a Ph.D. (with a view to an academic career).
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Further information
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/internationalprospectivestudents/msc/mscifm/
index
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Key facts
Start of programme: 1 September
Duration (in semesters): 3
Total credits: 90 EC
Language: English
Type of degree: • MSc in International Business and Management
(from the University of Groningen)
• MSc in International Business Management &
Marketing (from Newcastle University)
Graduates will also receive a diploma supplement on
which is mentioned that the degree is awarded within the
framework of the double degree programme with
Newcastle University.
Tuition fees 1 September 2010 - EEA students € 5,800 per year
31 December 2011: Non EEA students € 16,750 per year
Programme profile
The Dual Award in Advanced International Business Management and Marketing is
a highly unique degree programme, delivered by two academically renowned
European Universities– The University of Groningen, Faculty of Economics and
Business and the Newcastle University Business School. This collaborative approach
provides students with the opportunity to:
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Programme content
MSc DD IB&M with Newcastle University in international business
management and marketing
Semester 1 (RUG) Semester 2 (NUBS) Semester 3 (RUG and
NUBS)
30 EC compulsory advanced 30 EC advanced 30 EC joint RUG/NUBS
courses specialization courses and International Business
electives at NUBS Management/Marketing -
Dissertation
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Career prospects
The degree has been designed for individuals who aspire to a career in international
business management and will prepare students for a range of positions in
international, multinational or transnational companies. Participants will understand
how to analyse the markets in different countries and will develop a ‘sharp eye’ for
the processes within which multinational enterprises operate.
On a practical level, you will develop an understanding of and applied skills in:
– multi-stakeholder perspectives in respect of the management challenges bought
about by increased globalisation including: the implications of international
organisation (merger/acquisitions and alliances); relationships between
Headquarters and subsidiaries and international aspects of corporate governance
– the international aspects of financial management and the associated financial
risks of international business
– the implications of leadership and top management team composition for
managing within, and across national borders
– an advanced knowledge of analytical frameworks and tools useful for the
measurement and explanation of market performance and consumer behaviour
– critical analysis in the context of the activities of business, government and non-
government organisations
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Double degree programmes
After semester 1 in Groningen, the student will only be allowed to proceed to the
second stage of the programme in Newcastle if the student can demonstrate that
he/she has been making satisfactory progress in semester 1.
Further information
http://www.rug.nl/feb/informatievoor/studiekiezers/masteropleidingen/mscibmand
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1st February rule................................................................................................................... 41
A
Academic year....................................................................................................................... 18
Adaptations to teaching or testing ..................................................................................... 33
Address, change of ............................................................................................................... 16
Addresses............................................................................................................................... 50
Admission for MSc degree programmes ........................................................................ 109
Admission requirements to MSc BA................................................................................ 114
B
Bachelor's degree certificate ................................................................................................ 36
Binding Study Advice.......................................................................................................... 32
Book sales............................................................................................................................... 49
C
Careers Office, address ........................................................................................................ 50
Centre for Study Support and Academic Skills, address................................................ 55
Ceremony............................................................................................................................... 36
Computer Accounts ............................................................................................................. 47
Computer courses................................................................................................................. 48
Computer facilities ............................................................................................................... 46
Confidential Advisor, address............................................................................................ 56
Contact details....................................................................................................................... 50
D
Degree programme approval.............................................................................................. 36
E
Economics and Business Student Association.................................................................. 57
Electronic learning environment........................................................................................ 48
Emergency Fund................................................................................................................... 42
Examinations......................................................................................................................... 23
F
Finances & Financial Planning Office, address ................................................................ 53
Fiscal Student’s Society Groningen.................................................................................... 60
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General Studies Module ...................................................................................................... 85
Graduating............................................................................................................................. 36
I
International Business Research ......................................................................................... 57
International Relations Office, address ............................................................................. 55
International Service Desk................................................................................................... 35
International Service Desk, address................................................................................... 55
Internet ................................................................................................................................... 48
L
Law Library ........................................................................................................................... 46
Libraries, addresses.............................................................................................................. 54
Library at FEB ....................................................................................................................... 46
Library, University ............................................................................................................... 46
M
MARUG ................................................................................................................................. 59
Master’s degree certificate................................................................................................... 37
Mentor Group ....................................................................................................................... 28
Minor ...................................................................................................................................... 85
N
Nestor ..................................................................................................................................... 48
O
Office hours ........................................................................................................................... 30
P
Personal problems ................................................................................................................ 30
Photocopying, card for ........................................................................................................ 49
Pro Memorie.......................................................................................................................... 61
Q
Quest....................................................................................................................................... 62
R
Registration for a course...................................................................................................... 16
Registration for a degree programme................................................................................ 15
Registration for exams ......................................................................................................... 17
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Science shop .......................................................................................................................... 38
Science Shop, address .......................................................................................................... 53
Service Desk .......................................................................................................................... 47
Sexual harassment ................................................................................................................ 30
Software ................................................................................................................................. 48
SOM, address ........................................................................................................................ 53
Student psychologists, address........................................................................................... 55
Student Service Centre......................................................................................................... 55
Student Support Desk, address .......................................................................................... 50
Study costs policy ................................................................................................................. 41
Sudent Councellors, address............................................................................................... 55
Syllabus .................................................................................................................................. 53
Syllabus Shop ........................................................................................................................ 49
T
Talent and Career Center, address..................................................................................... 56
Teaching evaluations ........................................................................................................... 43
Transfer to a HBO programme........................................................................................... 32
Transfer to another study programme .............................................................................. 32
U
UB ........................................................................................................................................... 46
University Library ................................................................................................................ 46
University Student Desk...................................................................................................... 15
University Student Desk, address...................................................................................... 55
V
VESTING ............................................................................................................................... 60
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