Bachelor

Econometrics & Operations Research

Are you an analytically-minded student with talent for simplifying complex problems? Do you like to predict trends, solve problems, and streamline businesses and organisations? Then you should consider a bachelor’s in Econometrics & Operations Research. This programme combines economics and computer science with management and statistical techniques to create an indispensable, in-demand skillset that companies around the world are seeking.

This high demand is reinforced by the programme’s international orientation and its integrated semester abroad. Plus, you’ll be studying at one of the best business schools in the world, the ‘Triple-Crown’ accredited School of Business and Economics at Maastricht University. What more could you ask for?

(!) This bachelor's programme has been awarded a Top-Rated Programme seal of quality by the Keuzegids (2023) for the second year in a row, which ranks the programme among the best in the Netherlands and first in its discipline.

Fast facts

3-year, full-time bachelor’s, taught in English
Starts in September
Truly international faculty: More than 50 nationalities
Problem Based Learning approach (PBL)
Small-scale groups of about 15 students
Weekly: 8-16 hrs classes, 24-32 hrs group work/individual study
Spend a semester abroad and gain international experience
Application deadline: 1 May 2025 (EU/EEA-students), 1 April 2025 (Non-EU/EEA-students)

Study Information Events

Are you a prospective bachelor student? Then we are here to help! We understand that finding the right bachelor programme is important. That’s why we offer you several resources that will give you a feel of what it is like to study at Maastricht University’s School of Business and Economics.

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Do you want to find out which of our business and economics bachelor's suits you best? To help you make your decision, we have developed a tool that allows you to compare our bachelor's programmes in terms of content, student profile and career prospects.

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Step into the School of Business and Economics campus with our interactive tour video! Experience firsthand what it's like to study at our bachelor campus. Whether you're eager to explore our facilities, dive into our education system, or simply soak in the atmosphere, the choice is yours. Press play and join our students as they show you around.

_{P.S. Did you know that the School of Business and Economics has two campuses? Check out the tour of the campus where our master students attend their classes.}

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If I could have created my own study programme I would have created Econometrics myself, because I really like mathematics and economics

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Graciëlla van Hamersveld, Econometrics and Operations Research