This programme develops your analytical skills and provides you with a solid foundation of theories, empirical evidence, and facts on functioning and performance of organisations and markets. The expertise and skills you acquire in this programme are sought after for key positions in both private and public organisations.
Markets and private organisations have taken center stage in the economy across the world, providing many key goods and services. This makes proper functioning of markets and organisations of vital importance. Many developments, including in technology, climate change, and in preferences of customers and employees, disrupt markets and challenge organisations and governments to adapt. There is a surge of interest in the way organisations are run, the functioning of markets, the consequences for the environment, and the role of the state.
How can firms use data science in human resource management? How does market structure affect performance of organisations? How can firms attract and retain a more diverse workforce? How can a competition authority detect anti-competitive behaviour by firms? How can an organization induce employees to engage in more innovative activities? How do firms make market entry decision? How can firms improve the sustainability of their supply chain? Recent research in economics offers a comprehensive framework to answer these and many more relevant questions.
In this programme, you train your analytic skills by studying topical issues including the effects of leadership and diversity, how innovation affects competitiveness, the use of ESG-measures in executive pay, and the role of regulation and competition policy. You learn how to apply econometric and data science methods, you learn how the interpret the outcome of your analyses from multiple perspectives (individuals, firm, government), and you learn how to present your analysis in a convincing manner.
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Is this the right choice for you?
Are you analytical and do you have a broad interest in microeconomics? Are you motivated to find solutions for challenges ahead? Then this programme was designed for you.
The following traits will stand you in good stead to be successful:
- You appreciate microeconomics.
- You want to develop your analytical skills.
- You have an interest in strategic decision-making.
- You are curious and open to learning new skills and techniques.
Why study Economics of Markets and Organisations in Rotterdam?
Erasmus School of Economics is unique in harbouring a large group of active researchers specialising in these fields and dedicated to combining excellent research with lecturing skills that inspire and enthuse. This makes the Erasmus School of Economics the place to be in Europe for studying economics of markets and organisations.
Rotterdam as well as the Erasmus School of Economics has a rich student life, allowing you to partake in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities. Furthermore, this programme has a very active study association, AEclipse, which organises many study-related activities.
Economics of Markets and Organisation provides you with all the skills required to excel in your future career
