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Would you like to do a master's degree but you do not meet the requirements for direct entry?
No need to worry. That is what our Pre-Master's programmes are for.
The Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) offers Pre-Master's programmes for students who want to enter one of FEB Master's programmes but have certain deficiencies in their academic background. Once you have successfully completed the Pre-Master and meet the requirements, you can enroll in the corresponding Master's programme without any trouble.
(Pre) Master Marketing becomes a selective programme
The Master Marketing is a selective programme from September 2023 intake onwards. This will have consequences for the Pre-Master Marketing 2024 application deadline and entry requirements.
New Pre-Master programmes
As of September 2023, new Pre-Master's programmes with a reduced number of EC will be introduced. Check the information on this website to see which programme you can apply to.
Merged Pre-Master programme: Supply Chain Management and Technology and Operations Management
As of September 2024, we will offer both a 30 EC variant and a 45 EC variant of the Pre-Master programme Supply Chain Management and Technology and Operations Management (SCM and TOM). Click here to see the contents of this programme.
New 60EC Pre-Master Economics programme
As of September 2024, there will be a new 60EC Pre-Master Economics programme for students with an HBO Dutch diploma.
Pre-Master's programmes
Below you can find an overview of the Pre-Master's programmes we offer for Dutch and International diploma students.
30/45 EC programmes
You qualify for the 30EC programme if your HBO programme is on this list from the admission table. If your programme is not on the list, this means you need to follow the 45 EC.
Business Administration (all profiles: Change Management, Health, Management Accounting and Control, Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Management)
Human Resource Management
International Business and Management
International Financial Management
Marketing (is a selective programme as of September 2023, deadline 1 March)
Supply Chain Management and Technology and Operations Management
45 EC programmes
Economic Development and Globalization
30/60 EC Accountancy and Controlling programmes
30 EC Accountancy and Controlling for HBO Accountancy
60 EC Accountancy and Controlling for HBO Business Economics and HBO-Finance and Control
60 EC Accountancy and Controlling (for all other HBO-degrees)
60 EC programmes
Economics (all HBO degrees)
45 or less EC programmes
Business Administration (all profiles: Change Management, Health, Management Accounting and Control, Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Management)
Economic Development and Globalization
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business and Management
International Financial Management
Marketing (is a selective programme as of September 2023, deadline 1 March)
Supply Chain Management and Technology and Operations Management
60 EC programmes
Accountancy and Controlling
60 or less EC programmes
Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies (not possible for BSc Bedrijfskunde and BSc International Business students from University of Groningen)
Economics (tailor made)
I have an international diploma
45 or less EC programmes|
Business Administration (all profiles: Change Management, Health, Management Accounting and Control, Small Business and Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation Management)
Economic Development and Globalization
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business and Management
International Financial Management
Marketing (is a selective programme as of September 2023, deadline 1 March)
Supply Chain Management and Technology and Operations Management
60 EC programmes
Accountancy and Controlling
60 or less EC programmes
Econometrics, Operations Research and Actuarial Studies (only for students from academic universities)
Economics (tailor-made)
Pre-Master Algemene Economie voor de Lerarenopleiding
This Pre-Master is different from any of the others, since it is specifically designed to eliminate deficiencies for the educational master's degree. See for more information and FAQ's, the Pre-Master Algemene Economie voor Lerarenopleiding page (Dutch).
Customized Pre-Master Packages
Are you interested in the Master BA-Change Management, BA-Health, Human Resource Management, or Marketing, but do you not meet the requirements for direct entry? Under certain circ*mstances, you may be eligible for a customized Pre-Master package.
Programme structure and EC rules
To see the structure, the course-specific requirements and the courses taught in the Pre-master’s programmes, please check the Ocasys course catalogue. Please note that the new course catalogue for September 2024 will be available in June.
30 / 45 EC after half a year or one full year
When you have successfully passed all the mandatory courses of your Pre-Master’s programme, and submitted proof for the Mathematics level if that is required for you, then you can be admitted to the corresponding Master's programme.
60 EC after one year
When you have successfully passed all the mandatory courses of your Pre-Master’s programme, and submitted proof for the Mathematics level if that is required for you, then you can be admitted to the corresponding Master's programme.
Missing EC? The Pre-Master can be prolonged with a maximum of one year only when you have obtained the threshold of at least:
50 EC of your 60 EC programme
40 EC of your 45 EC programme
25 EC of your 30 EC programme
Important to know (non-EU students): Please note that EC rules might differ for non-EU students due to the MoMi requirement set by IND. For updates and information, please consult the IND website.
Tuition fees EU/EER students
EC: Pre-Master programme | Fees 2023 - 2024 |
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30EC | € 1,157 |
45EC | € 1,735 |
60EC | € 2,314 |
Please read more about tuition fees and payments.
Last modified: | 11 June 2024 11.39 a.m. |