This minor explores the behaviour of economies at the level of the consumer, producer and various government bodies. You will acquire deeper insights on how markets and organisations function as well as learn to analyse the role that the government plays in the interaction between businesses and consumers. If you prefer a model-based approach and if you have a strong interest in mathematical analysis, this is the minor for you!
After this minor you are able to understand and evaluate theoretical knowledge and current developments in the product and labour markets. This will give you an advantage when seeking employment in the public sector, in private corporations, NGOs and international organisations.
This minor consists of 30 EC spread over two semesters. There are four compulsory courses which cover a wide range of topics in microeconomics (24 EC). This is supplemented with one restricted-choice elective that gives you the possibility to gain more knowledge of a particular subject (6 EC).
Compulsory courses (24 EC)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Period 1 | Principles of Economics | Microeconomics 2 |
| Mathematics 1 for Economics | ||
| Period 2 | Game Theory |
Restricted-choice Electives (6EC, choose one)
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | |
| Period 1 | Organisational Economics | |
| Period 2 | International Trade and Investment | Economics of Markets and Organisations |
| Industrial Organisation |
You can find the programme and detailed course descriptions of the current academic year in the Course Catalogue. Please note that the content of the courses may be subject to change. The new course catalogue containing the final programme will be published in the beginning of June.
This minor is open for students of the BSc Business Administration. Instead of the course "Principles of Economics", they have to take an additional restricted-choice elective. This minor is not open for other programmes of Economics and Business.
The application for the academic year 2021-2022 will take place in April. We hope to share more details in February.
For more general information about taking a minor, visit the student website about minors at UvA Economics and Business. Or you can contact the Education Desk.
| Vorm | Voltijd |
|---|---|
| Studielast | 30 EC, |
| Voertaal | Engels |
| Start | September |