BSc in Economics and Business Economics

At the University of Groningen's Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB), our BSc in Economics and Business Economics puts a strong emphasis on experiential learning, so you'll build real-world skills right from the start through hands-on projects, company collaborations, and practical courses tailored to economics and business. You'll apply economic theory to actual business challenges, work with top companies, and develop tools like data analysis and consulting that employers love—preparing you perfectly for a career in finance, consulting, or policy. This isn't just classroom talk; it's about diving into live scenarios with support from FEB Career Services and dedicated activities that connect you to the job market early.

Here's how our program makes it happen, with specifics for Economics and Business Economics students:
- Business Research & Consulting course: Tackle real managerial problems for partner companies, like brand awareness and sales strategies—complete with company visits, interviews, and presentations to management, bridging theory and consulting practice.
- Learning Communities: Join collaborative, extracurricular projects with external organizations like ABN-Amro, Philips, and Friesland Campina; build skills in project/team management, data analysis, programming (e.g., Python, R), negotiation, public speaking, and networking through assignments, coaching, and group meetings.
- Company visits and interviews: Embedded in courses and learning communities, giving you direct exposure to business pros and real challenges in economics and finance.
- Data and stats tools: Hands-on with Statistics for E&BE, Data Analysis for E&BE, Econometrics for E&BE, and learning communities focused on Data (Science) and Analytics, Basic Programming in Python, Programming in R, and Blockchain Technology—essential for economic forecasting and business decisions.
- Internship options: Available in your third-year minor (30 EC), alongside study abroad or electives, with FEB Career Services guiding you to practical roles.
- Group projects and real-life cases: Core to learning communities and courses like Empirical Research Paper and Research Project, where multidisciplinary teams solve interdisciplinary issues with business partners.

Imagine gaining these skills in a vibrant, international environment—it's why our graduates land top jobs so quickly. 

Graduates of the BSc in Economics and Business Economics at the University of Groningen develop a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative analysis and real-world business decision-making. By the time you graduate, you’ll be confident analysing markets, evaluating financial performance and advising on strategic choices. Many alumni move into roles such as Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, Economic Consultant or Policy Advisor.

Here’s what makes your future prospects particularly strong:

• Personalised career support: The Faculty of Economics and Business offers practical career preparation through CV and interview workshops, individual career guidance, networking events and employer presentations. The Economics and Business Faculty (EBF) study association also plays an active role by organising company visits, recruitment events and internship opportunities.

• Strong employment outcomes: Graduate surveys within the faculty show that many students secure employment shortly after graduation. Alumni from related programmes report average starting salaries of around €3,691 gross per month, reflecting the strong demand for economics and business graduates.

• Direct exposure to industry: Throughout your studies, you’ll interact with professionals from banking, consulting, government and multinational companies through guest lectures and business projects. Alumni have gone on to work at organisations such as Rabobank, Accenture, Volkswagen and the Port of Rotterdam Authority.

• International accreditation value: The Faculty of Economics and Business holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations — prestigious international quality marks that only a small percentage of business schools worldwide achieve. This strengthens the credibility and global recognition of your degree.

• Versatile graduation outcomes: Graduates work in finance, consulting, public policy, data analysis and economic research. The balanced mix of theory and applied skills makes you adaptable across industries and international job markets.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing this bachelor’s degree, you can progress directly into a wide range of specialised master’s programmes at Groningen, such as Economics, Finance, International Business, Econometrics or Supply Chain Management.