Behavioural Economics (MSc)

Erasmus School of Economics Masters Programmes

Full time September MSc 1 year

FindAMasters summary

Are you fascinated by why people don't always make rational economic decisions? Do you want to understand how psychology and mathematics can improve our economic models? Look no further than our Behavioural Economics (MSc) programme. Developed by the renowned Behavioural Economics Group, this unique programme equips you with the skills to optimize strategies and policies by considering the framing and context that influence decision-making. With a solid training in economics and psychological insights, you'll gain the expertise to design more effective policies, products, and strategies. Join us in Rotterdam, the frontrunner in economics, and be part of this in-demand field. Check our website for entry requirements.

About the course

Why don't people always act as rational economic decision makers? How can we apply mathematics and psychology to improve our economic models? Contrary to assumptions in traditional economics, people do not automatically choose the optimal course of action, even if given proper incentives. Intrigued? Our Behavioural Economics programme brings you the skills to optimise strategies and policies by including the framing and context that affect people’s choices.

Entry Requirements

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Fees

Tuition fees (2024-2025)

€2.530 (Statutory fee: Dutch / EEA students)
€13.200 (Institutional fee: Dutch / EEA students)
€16.900 (Institutional fee: non-EEA students)

Where will I study?

Erasmus School of Economics

Based in Rotterdam, the economic and logistics centre of Europe, it has provided excellent education and produced excellent research for over a century. The School has played host to many of the world’s experts in their fields of research and boasts the first Nobel prize in economic sciences, awarded to Jan Tinbergen in 1969.