International Economics and Sustainable Development
Study International Economics and Sustainable Development in Groningen and analyse the societal and economic implications of international trade, finance, and sustainable development.
We face major opportunities, challenges and disruptions, such as AI, migration, inequality, populism, and climate change. The MSc International Economics and Sustainable Development (IE&SD) equips you with tools and economic theories to make a real impact . After graduation, you move on to influential roles in international organizations, government, or the private sector.
In Groningen, you are taught societally relevant topics and how they are related to real-world economics . We help you develop valuable skills and knowledge in international trade, economic development, international finance and banking, policy analysis, and more. Also, you learn to analyze economic data, assess policy options, make economic development strategies, and provide recommendations to policymakers.
- Shape your programme with a selection of elective courses such as International Banking and Finance, Inclusive Finance, Geographical and Urban Economics, and Globalization Debates.
- Choose to specialise in topics focused on answering issues around future prosperity, healthy societies or the energy transition within this programme.
- Study abroad by applying for one of our Double degree programmes with our partners in Corvinus University in Hungary , Lund University in Sweden , University of Göttingen in Germany or Fudan University in Shanghai, China .
Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- Higher education degree completed in English
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
To be eligible for admission to this Master, you need to hold an academic Bachelor's or Master's degree from a research university in one of the following - or closely related - fields: Business Economics, Business Administration, Econometrics and Operations Research, Economics and Business Economics, International Business, Technology Management.
Checklist including brief description (max. 20 pages) of relevant courses you have taken in the field of the specific Master programme you are applying for, and of any courses in research methods and statistics. Course descriptions must include a description of topics covered in the course, learning objectives and a literature list of the course book(s) used in each course.
- Market/policy analyst
- (Development) economist
- Sustainability consultant
- Trade expert
- Global strategy and policy advisor
