International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics

In the International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics at Erasmus University Rotterdam, you'll dive into hands-on learning from day one, building real-world skills through group projects, practical seminars, and a dedicated third-year practical assignment that puts theory into action. Right on the Campus Woudestein, you'll have access to everything you need—like libraries for group study, small-scale tutorials (up to 30 students), and even third-year seminars (up to 24 students) where you collaborate closely with peers and experts. This setup, combined with career-focused training, ensures you're not just learning economics and business—you're applying them to global challenges, preparing you for top jobs in banking, consulting, or multinationals.

Here are some standout ways you'll gain experiential learning tailored to this program:
- Group assignments and projects: Work on team-based tasks in tutorials, discussing practical examples from lectures, guest speakers, and skills classes—covering everything from marketing strategies to data analysis in courses like Behavioural Economics and Organisation and Strategy.
- Third-year internships: Jump into a professional placement in your final year, applying academic knowledge in real companies, with guidance from both Erasmus School of Economics staff and your employer—available across all programs including IBEB.
- Research and presentation skills modules: In blocks 4-5, tackle hands-on research like data examination in Behavioural Economics (Module C) and individual research papers with presentations in Organisation and Strategy (Module D), plus personal reflection assignments.
- Career Skills program: Take the online 'Your Future Career' course for job-search skills, plus electives like Project Management, Personal Effectiveness, or Debate Workshop—often run with student associations for practical edge.
- Practical seminars and majors: Choose from majors like Financial Economics or Marketing, including one seminar and three courses with real-world applications, building on extensive examples from guest lectures and working groups.
- On-campus facilities: Study and collaborate in the dedicated library, attend lectures and skills sessions with student mentors—all centralized on Campus Woudestein for seamless access.

This practical focus is why our graduates hit the ground running—imagine starting your career with Rotterdam's edge.

When you graduate from the International Bachelor Economics and Business Economics, you step into the job market with a strong international economic perspective and practical business insight. Erasmus economics graduates are known for finding jobs quickly and securing well-paid, stable positions. Whether you see yourself in finance, consulting, multinational business, or policy, this degree gives you the flexibility to move in multiple directions.

Many graduates go on to roles such as Economic Analyst, Financial Consultant, Banking Professional, Policy Advisor, Tax Consultant, Researcher, or Manager in international companies — and that’s just the beginning :

• Erasmus Career Services supports you with one-to-one career coaching, CV and interview workshops, job-search training, and employer networking events — during your studies and even after graduation.

• Strong employment outcomes: University economists from Erasmus typically find jobs quickly after graduating and often earn above-average starting salaries compared to the national average.

• Direct employer connections: Through study association activities, recruitment events, and the strong Rotterdam business environment, you’ll regularly meet employers from banking, consulting, trade, and multinational firms.

• Optional internships and practical projects during the programme help you build real work experience before you graduate.

• Global reputation: A degree from Erasmus School of Economics is internationally recognised, strengthening your long-term career mobility across Europe and beyond.

• Diverse career destinations: Graduates work in banking, accounting, stock exchange analysis, tax consultancy, economic research, multinational corporations, entrepreneurship, HR, sales, marketing, and even journalism.

In short, this programme doesn’t just prepare you for your first job — it prepares you for a career that can evolve over time.