Econometrics and Mathematical Economics: Pensions, Aging and Retirement (Netspar) track
Apply mathematical and statistical methods to solve real-world challenges in everything from economic policy and the labor market, to capital investment, strategic behavior of firms, and individual decision-making. This track particularly focuses on how these methods can be applied to societal challenges in pensions, aging and retirement. This track is offered by Netspar, a renowned research network on the topic in the Netherlands and Europe.
Program and courses
Apply mathematical and statistical methods to important societal issues in the area of pensions, aging and retirement, within the network of Netspar.
Address urgent societal questions, such as:
- How can everybody enjoy a good pension?
- What is the impact of the growing need for long-term care on a financially healthy old age?
- How can we deal with behavioral issues, when people get more freedom in planning and financing their own retirement?
- What are the solutions for a changing labor market where everybody has to work longer, with less certainty and more flexible contracts?The Netspar track offers access to a valuable network, including internships and company visits with Netspar partners, such as the Dutch National Bank, Achmea, Nationale Nederlanden, Robeco, PGGM and the Dutch Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport.
Furthermore, the Netspar track offers inspired teachers with hands-on knowledge of the current pension debate, a Netspar certificate, Netspar Thesis Awards (€ 3,000), and excellent job opportunities.
In the first semester of the regular program, you can also apply for the following on top of programs:
* The Extended Master, which adds a traineeship of half a year to the regular Master's program.
* The QTEM network program, which adds an additional year to the program which you spend at a QTEM partner university and corporate partner.
Typical courses are:
The Economics and Finance of Pensions
Panel Data Analysis of Microeconomic Decisions
Time Series and their Applications
Į magistro studijų programas gali stoti visi, baigę universitetą arba besimokantys paskutiniame kurse. Studijos kurias baigei ar tebesimokai turi būti panašios krypties kaip ir tos, į kurias nori stoti, kadangi priėmimas yra paremtas ECTS kreditų suderinamumu.
- ECTS kreditų išrašas - jei dar nesi baigęs aukštosios mokyklos, būtina prisegti ECTS kreditų išrašą, kuriame būtų matyti, kokius dalykus Tu mokeisi bei kokius pažymius ir kiek kreditų už juos gavai. Kai siunti anketą paskutiniame kurse, diplomą reikia prisegti vėliau, kai tik jį gausi.
- Bakalauro diplomas – jei jau esi baigęs aukštąją mokyklą, išrašo nereikia, užtenka prie anketos prisegti savo Bakalauro diplomą.
SVARBU: anglų kalbos testo sertifikatą privaloma pateikti kartu su visais dokumentais, atsiunčiant anketą. Universitetas nesvarsto stojimo anketų be anglų kalbos testo rezultatų, todėl sertifikatą privaloma pateikti iki stojimo pabaigos. Anglų kalbos žinias gali patvirtinti vienu iš šių būdų:
- IELTS – 6.5, ne mažiau nei 6.0 iš kiekvienos dalies
- TOEFL – 90
To be eligible for the Master’s program in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, you must have:
A Bachelor's degree in Econometrics or a similar qualification from a university recognized by the Admissions Committee.
A solid academic background in mathematics, statistics and econometrics and some knowledge of economics.
The following literature gives you an idea of the level of mathematics and statistics we require for entry into the program:L.J.Bain & M.Engelhardt, Introduction to Probability and Mathematical Statistics, Duxbury, 2nd edition
William F. Trench, Introduction to real Analysis, (2013), Books and Monographs, book 7
D.C. Lay, Linear Algebra and its Applications, Pearson, 4th edition
It is compulsory for this program to submit your GRE General Test
Our incoming students usually score above the 75% percentile.
The GRE institution code for Tilburg University is 0730.
Exemptions from the GRE requirement
Students with a relevant degree from one of the official partner universities of the Tilburg School of Economics and Management are exempted from the GRE requirement.
Career prospects
With a Master’s in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics - in combination with the Netspar track - you are awarded an internationally-recognized degree, qualified to pursue careers in a range of different organizations, such as government institutions, pension funds banks, insurance companies, and research departments of large companies.
Graduates work or started for example as:
Policy Advisor bij DNB
Market Risk Analyst at ING
Business Analyst at Royal Dutch Shell
Alumni facts
Number of months until first paid job: 1.1
Finds a job within 3 months after graduation: 92%
Finds a job within 1 month after graduation: 76%
The gross monthly income per month of graduates in the first year after graduation: €3.226
Source: National Alumni Survey, 2017 (based on an average of our three econometric Master’s programs combined: Econometrics and Mathematical Economics, Quantitative Finance and Actuarial Science, and Business Analytics and Operations Research) | n=25
