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Econometrics and Operations Research

Your future

Specialisation: Actuarial Science

Most graduates of this track go on to become qualified actuaries. There is a huge demand in this industry. ABP and AZL pension funds actually approached Maastricht University and asked us to offer this track to meet the current shortage of actuaries. However, you can also apply for many roles in banking or insurance that require a similar skillset. Econometricians acquire techniques in investigating large sets of data, which can be used in many industries.

Many banks, pension funds and insurance companies approach students regarding jobs before they've finished studying. Moreover, some of our student associations have contacts with companies, or are even sponsored by them.

Alumni @ work

Graduates have found positions such as:

  • Consultant at PwC
  • Manager at APG

Specialisation: Econometrics

There is a huge shortage of econometricians in today’s complex economic environment. Industries, banks, insurance agencies, governmental and commercial organisations are just a few examples of the kinds of organisations that need people like you, people who can:

  • provide thorough analysis of complex data
  • decide on reliable statistical methods to use for every specific problem
  • manage risk and quantify uncertainty
  • make reliable predictions of future trends
  • extract the important relations and implications from a large amount of data

Alumni @ work

Graduates have found positions such as:

  • Researcher at CBS
  • Executive Corporate Finance at KPMG
  • PhD positions at Stanford and Harvard

Specialisation: Mathematical Economics

Do you want to become a leading financial analyst or a top manager? A qualification in Mathematical Economics gives you the potential to do just that. The skills you will acquire include the ability to analyse problems quickly and assess them accurately. These skills are hugely valued in any industry, and will give you the potential to become one of the managers of the future. You can also go on to a do a PhD, either to obtain further qualifications for professional practice or to embark on an academic career.

Alumni @ work

Graduates have found positions such as:

  • Consultant at Bain & Company
  • Investment Banker at NIBC

Specialisation: Operations Research

Having completed the track in Operations Research, you will be well suited for a technical role, making decisions, giving advice and providing support to management teams. Later, you will be well qualified to make those decisions as a top manager yourself. You can look for work:

  • in logistics, optimising supply chains and helping companies develop new and innovative logistic concepts
  • in the telecom industry, helping companies optimise margins and process efficiency
  • as a distribution specialist, helping companies improve their storage management, and coming up with strategies to ensure new and more efficient storage

Alumni @ work

Graduates have found positions such as:

  • Planner at DSM
  • Consultant at TNO