Econometrics and Operations Research

2025-2026

In Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR), you will learn how to model and solve economic and business problems using mathematical techniques while paying attention to ethical aspects of mathematical modelling.

During the first year you will primarily focus on the foundations of mathematics, programming, probability theory and statistics, combined with economics and finance.

In the second year you will deepen your knowledge of each of the three areas within the programme: Econometrics, Operations Research and Mathematical Economics.

In the first semester of the third year you will have complete freedom of choice (called the minor). You can opt for a minor within or outside the faculty, an internship, or a period abroad. In the second semester, you will choose and deepen your knowledge by following specialized courses. Finally, you will write a bachelor's thesis on a subject of your interest.

On top of this, excellent and ambitious students are also given the option to follow an additional Honours programme.

Info

Level Bachelor
Language Dutch / English
Duration 3 years
Type Full Time
Credits 180 EC
Faculty School of Business and Economics

In Econometrics and Operations Research (EOR), you will learn how to model and solve economic and business problems using mathematical techniques while paying attention to ethical aspects of mathematical modelling.

During the first year you will primarily focus on the foundations of mathematics, programming, probability theory and statistics, combined with economics and finance.

In the second year you will deepen your knowledge of each of the three areas within the programme: Econometrics, Operations Research and Mathematical Economics.

In the first semester of the third year you will have complete freedom of choice (called the minor). You can opt for a minor within or outside the faculty, an internship, or a period abroad. In the second semester, you will choose and deepen your knowledge by following specialized courses. Finally, you will write a bachelor's thesis on a subject of your interest.

On top of this, excellent and ambitious students are also given the option to follow an additional Honours programme.

Info

Level Bachelor
Language Dutch / English
Duration 3 years
Type Full Time
Credits 180 EC
Faculty School of Business and Economics