Universiteit van Amsterdam Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde

Universiteit van Amsterdam Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde Onderwijs- en Examenregeling (OER) 2014-2015 Masteropleidingen Accountancy and Control Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance Business Economics Business Administration Econometrics Economics Fiscal Economics Operations Research

Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Inhoudsopgave

Deel A: Facultair deel ........................................................................................................................... 1 1.

Algemene bepalingen ............................................................................................................... 1 Artikel 1.1 Toepasselijkheid regeling .......................................................................................... 1 Artikel 1.2 Begripsbepalingen ...................................................................................................... 1

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Vooropleiding en toelating ................................................................................................... 2

Artikel 2.1 Vooropleiding ............................................................................................................. 2 Artikel 2.2 Aanmelding en inschrijving ....................................................................................... 2 Artikel 2.3 Facultaire toelatingscommissie................................................................................... 2 Artikel 2.4 Toelatingsprocedure .................................................................................................. 2 Artikel 2.5 Weigering of beëindiging inschrijving (iudicium abeundi)........................................ 3 3. Inrichting opleiding ...................................................................................................................... 3 Artikel 3.1 Indeling studiejaar ...................................................................................................... 3 Artikel 3.2 Inrichting van de opleiding ......................................................................................... 3 4.

Tentaminering en examinering ............................................................................................. 4

Artikel 4.1 Intekening voor tentamens ......................................................................................... 4 Artikel 4.2 Vorm van tentaminering ............................................................................................. 4 Artikel 4.3 Mondelinge tentamens................................................................................................ 4 Artikel 4.4 Vaststelling en bekendmaking van de uitslag............................................................. 4 Artikel 4.5 Tentamenmogelijkheden ............................................................................................ 5 Artikel 4.6 Cijfers ........................................................................................................................ 5 Artikel 4.7 Vrijstelling .................................................................................................................. 5 Artikel 4.8 Geldigheidsduur resultaten ......................................................................................... 6 Artikel 4.9 Inzagerecht ................................................................................................................. 6 Artikel 4.10 Nabespreking ............................................................................................................ 6 Artikel 4.11 Masterexamen........................................................................................................... 6 Artikel 4.12 Getuigschrift en verklaring ....................................................................................... 6 Artikel 4.13 Fraude en plagiaat..................................................................................................... 7 5. Studiebegeleiding en studievoortgang .......................................................................................... 7 Artikel 5.1 Studievoortgangsadministratie en studiebegeleiding ................................................. 7 Artikel 5.2 Aanpassingen ten behoeve van een student met een functiebeperking ...................... 7 6. Hardheidsclausule ......................................................................................................................... 8 Artikel 6.1 Hardheidsclausule....................................................................................................... 8 7. Overgangs- en slotbepalingen ....................................................................................................... 8 Artikel 7.1 Wijziging en periodieke beoordeling deel A .............................................................. 8 Artikel 7.2 Overgangsbepalingen ................................................................................................. 8

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Artikel 7.3 Bekendmaking ............................................................................................................ 8 Artikel 7.4 Inwerkingtreding ........................................................................................................ 8 Deel B: opleidingsspecifiek deel .......................................................................................................... 9 B1 Master’s Programme in Accountancy and Control ......................................................................... 9 1. General provisions ........................................................................................................................ 9 2. Programme content ....................................................................................................................... 9 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 10 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 11 5. Transition and final provisions ................................................................................................... 14 B2 Master’s Programme in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance ........................................ 15 1. General provisions ...................................................................................................................... 15 2. Programme content ..................................................................................................................... 15 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 16 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 17 5.Transition and final provisions .................................................................................................... 19 B3 Master’s programme in Business Economics ............................................................................... 21 1. General provisions ...................................................................................................................... 21 2. Programme content ..................................................................................................................... 21 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 22 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 23 5. Transition and final provisions ................................................................................................... 28 B4 Master’s programme in Business Administration ......................................................................... 29 1. General provisions ...................................................................................................................... 29 2. Programme content ..................................................................................................................... 29 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 32 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 33 5. Transition and final provisions ................................................................................................... 38 B5 Master’s programme in Econometrics .......................................................................................... 40 1. General provisions ...................................................................................................................... 40 2. Programme content ..................................................................................................................... 40 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 41 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 42 5. Transition and final provisions ................................................................................................... 46 B6 Master’s programme in Economics .............................................................................................. 47 1. General provisions ...................................................................................................................... 47 2. Programme content ..................................................................................................................... 47 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 48 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 49

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5. Transition and final provisions ................................................................................................... 53 B7 Master’s programme in Fiscal Economics .................................................................................... 54 1. General provisions ...................................................................................................................... 54 2. Programme content ..................................................................................................................... 54 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 55 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 56 Article 4.2 Curriculum ................................................................................................................ 56 5. Transition and final provisions ................................................................................................... 58 B8 Master’s programme in Operations Research ............................................................................... 60 1. General provisions ...................................................................................................................... 60 2. Programme content ..................................................................................................................... 60 3. Admission ................................................................................................................................... 61 4. Curriculum .................................................................................................................................. 62 5. Transition and final provisions ................................................................................................... 64 Bijlage I .............................................................................................................................................. 65 Bijlage II ............................................................................................................................................. 66

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Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Deel A: facultair deel

Deel A: Facultair deel 1. Algemene bepalingen Artikel 1.1 Toepasselijkheid regeling 1. Deze regeling is van toepassing op het onderwijs en de examens van de masteropleidingen (hierna ook te noemen: de opleiding) die worden verzorgd aan de Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde (hierna ook te noemen: de faculteit) van de Universiteit van Amsterdam. 2. Deze regeling bestaat uit een facultair (A) deel en een opleidingsspecifiek deel (B). Deel A bevat algemene bepalingen en is van toepassing op het onderwijs en de examens van de masteropleidingen van de Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde. Deel B bevat opleidingsspecifieke bepalingen. Deel A en deel B samen vormen de onderwijs- en examenregeling van de opleiding. 3. Deze regeling kan van overeenkomstige toepassing worden verklaard op de gezamenlijke opleidingen en onderwijseenheden, bedoeld in artikel 7.3c WHW, die mede door de faculteit worden verzorgd. 4. Deze regeling is van toepassing op een ieder die voor de opleiding is ingeschreven, ongeacht het studiejaar, waarin de student voor het eerst voor de opleiding werd ingeschreven. 5. Deel B van deze onderwijs- en examenregeling kan voor de desbetreffende opleiding aanvullende algemene bepalingen omvatten. Artikel 1.2 Begripsbepalingen In deze regeling wordt verstaan onder: a. EC (European Credit) een studiepunt met een studielast van 28 uren studie; b. examen: het masterexamen van de opleiding; c. fraude en plagiaat: het handelen of nalaten van een student waardoor een juist oordeel over zijn kennis, inzicht en vaardigheden geheel of gedeeltelijk onmogelijk wordt; d. joint degree: een graad die een instelling verleent, samen met een of meer instellingen in binnen- of buitenland, nadat de student een studieprogramma (een opleiding, afstudeerrichting of specifiek programma binnen een opleiding) heeft doorlopen waarvoor de samenwerkende instellingen samen verantwoordelijk zijn; e. onderdeel: een onderwijseenheid van de opleiding in de zin van de wet; f. periode: een deel van een semester; g. praktische oefening: het deelnemen aan een practicum of andere onderwijsleeractiviteit, die gericht is op het bereiken van bepaalde (academische) vaardigheden. Voorbeelden van een praktische oefening:  het maken van een scriptie of thesis  het uitvoeren van een onderzoekopdracht,  het deelnemen aan veldwerk of een excursie,  het deelnemen aan computerpractica,  het deelnemen aan een andere onderwijsleeractiviteit die gericht is op het verwerven van bepaalde vaardigheden of  het doorlopen van een stage; h. programma: het totaal en de samenhang van de onderdelen, de onderwijsvormen, de contacturen, de toetsen tentamenvormen, de voorgeschreven literatuur;

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i. scriptie:

j. SIS k. studiegids:

l. studielast:

m. studiejaar: n. tentamen:

o. toelatingscommissie

p. universiteit: q. wet:

een onderdeel dat bestaat uit literatuuronderzoek en/of een bijdrage aan wetenschappelijk onderzoek, in alle gevallen leidend tot een schriftelijk verslag daarover; het Studenten Informatie Systeem; de gids van de opleiding die een nadere uitwerking van de opleidingsspecifieke bepalingen en overige opleidingsspecifieke informatie bevat. De studiegids is elektronisch beschikbaar via studiegids.uva.nl; de studielast van de onderwijseenheid waarop een tentamen betrekking heeft, uitgedrukt in studiepunten = EC. (De studielast van 1 jaar (1680 uur) is 60 studiepunten/EC; het tijdvak dat aanvangt op 1 september en eindigt op 31 augustus van het daarop volgende kalenderjaar; onderzoek naar de kennis, het inzicht en de vaardigheden van de student betreffende een onderdeel. De beoordeling wordt uitgedrukt in een eindcijfer. Een tentamen kan in gedeeltes worden afgenomen met behulp van één of meer deeltentamens. Een hertentamen bestrijkt altijd dezelfde materie als het tentamen; de commissie die namens de decaan beoordeelt of een gegadigde aan de eisen voldoet om toegelaten te worden tot de masteropleiding van zijn keuze. de Universiteit van Amsterdam; de wet op het hoger onderwijs en wetenschappelijk onderzoek;

De overige begrippen hebben de betekenis die de wet daaraan toekent.

2. Vooropleiding en toelating Artikel 2.1 Vooropleiding 1. Voor de inschrijving voor een masteropleiding is een bachelorgraad vereist, behaald in het wetenschappelijk onderwijs. Aan welke eisen de bachelorgraad moet voldoen, is bepaald in deel B. 2. Ingeval een gegadigde niet beschikt over een bachelorgraad, zoals bedoeld in het eerste lid, beoordeelt de toelatingscommissie van de opleiding de geschiktheid om tot de opleiding toegelaten te worden aan de hand van de vereisten, bepaald in deel B. 3. Voor de inschrijving in een masteropleiding tot leraar voor de periode van voorbereidend hoger onderwijs, geldt als vooropleidingseis dat aan betrokkene de Mastergraad in het desbetreffende vakgebied, bedoeld in artikel 7.10a WHW, is verleend. Artikel 2.2 Aanmelding en inschrijving 1. De uiterste datum voor aanmelding voor de masteropleiding staat vermeld in artikel 3.4 (deel B). 2. Na een tijdige aanmelding schrijft de student zich vóór 1 september of indien van toepassing vóór 1 februari in. Artikel 2.3 Facultaire toelatingscommissie De decaan stelt een of meer toelatingscommissies in. De decaan wijst de leden daarvan aan na overleg met de opleidingsdirecteuren en examencommissies van de desbetreffende opleidingen. Artikel 2.4 Toelatingsprocedure 1. De toelating tot de opleiding is opgedragen aan de toelatingscommissie. 2


2. Met het oog op de toelating tot de opleiding stelt de toelatingscommissie een onderzoek in naar de kennis, het inzicht en de vaardigheden van de kandidaat. In aanvulling op schriftelijke bewijzen van de gevolgde opleiding(en) kan de commissie bepaalde kennis, inzicht en vaardigheden laten toetsen door deskundigen in of buiten de universiteit. De commissie betrekt bij haar onderzoek de kennis van de taal waarin het onderwijs wordt verzorgd. 3. De kandidaat ontvangt een toelatingsbewijs dan wel een afwijzende beslissing. Hiertegen is binnen zes weken beroep mogelijk bij het college van beroep voor de examens. Artikel 2.5 Weigering of beëindiging inschrijving (iudicium abeundi) 1. Op grond van het bepaalde in artikel 7.42a van de wet kan de decaan of de examencommissie in uitzonderlijke gevallen het College van Bestuur verzoeken de inschrijving van een student voor een opleiding te beëindigen dan wel te weigeren, als die student door zijn gedragingen of uitlatingen blijk heeft gegeven van ongeschiktheid voor de uitoefening van een of meer beroepen waartoe de door hem gevolgde opleiding hem opleidt, dan wel voor de praktische voorbereiding op de beroepsuitoefening. 2. Indien jegens een student vermoedens van ongeschiktheid bestaan zoals omschreven in het eerste lid, stelt de examencommissie of de decaan een onderzoek in, waarvan de student onverwijld op de hoogte wordt gesteld. De examencommissie of de decaan brengt geen advies uit dan na zorgvuldige afweging van de betrokken belangen en nadat de betrokken student in de gelegenheid is gesteld te worden gehoord.

3. Inrichting opleiding Artikel 3.1 Indeling studiejaar 1. Elke opleiding wordt verzorgd in een jaarindeling met twee semesters. 2. Elk semester bestaat uit drie perioden van achtereenvolgens acht, acht en vier weken. Artikel 3.2 Inrichting van de opleiding 1. De opleiding omvat de onderwijseenheden die in deel B zijn opgenomen. 2. De omvang van de opleiding in EC is vastgelegd in deel B. 3. De omvang van de onderwijseenheden in EC is vastgelegd in deel B. 4. Niet van toepassing. 5. De opleiding bestaat uit een verplicht deel en een individuele masterscriptie/-thesis en, indien van toepassing, een vakspecifiek facultatief deel, zoals nader bepaald in het opleidingsspecifieke deel. 6. Voorafgaande toestemming van de examencommissie is vereist, indien de student zijn keuzeruimte in wenst te vullen met een andere onderwijseenheid dan is bepaald in deel B. 7. Studenten dienen voor elke onderwijseenheid aangemeld te zijn. Intekening voor deelname aan een onderwijseenheid kan slechts plaatsvinden in daartoe aangewezen periodes. De periodes en de te volgen procedure worden voor 1 juni vastgesteld door de decaan en gepubliceerd op student.uva.nl/ecb/vakaanmelden. 8. Studenten kunnen zich voor maximaal 42 EC per semester inschrijven voor onderwijs, tenzij zij voldoen aan de volgende voorwaarde: zij hebben in de laatste twee onderwijsperiodes waarvan de cijfers geregistreerd zijn in SIS voor de betreffende onderwijsperiode minimaal het nominaal aantal studiepunten gehaald dat is geroosterd in die periodes. 9. Studenten die niet willen deelnemen aan een onderwijseenheid waar zij voor ingeschreven staan dienen zich af te melden via SIS in de daartoe aangewezen periodes. De periodes en de te volgen procedure worden voor 1 juni vastgesteld door de decaan en gepubliceerd op student.uva.nl/ecb/vakaanmelden. 10. Regels met betrekking tot toelating tot onderwijseenheden met beperkte capaciteit kunnen worden opgenomen in deel B.

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4. Tentaminering en examinering Artikel 4.1 Intekening voor tentamens Studenten zijn aangemeld voor tentamens middels de aanmelding voor de onderwijseenheid; dit geldt ook voor eventuele deeltentamens en hertentamens. Artikel 4.2 Vorm van tentaminering 1. De wijze waarop en de vorm waarin een onderwijseenheid wordt afgesloten, zijn bepaald in de studiegids. 2. Op verzoek van de student kan de examencommissie toestaan dat een tentamen op een andere wijze dan in de studiegids is bepaald, wordt afgenomen. Nadere regels hieromtrent zijn, indien van toepassing, opgenomen in de Regels en Richtlijnen van de Examencommissie. 3. Voor een onderwijseenheid die niet meer wordt verzorgd wordt in deel B een overgangsregeling opgenomen. 4. De tentaminering van een onderwijseenheid dient voor ten minste 60% te bestaan uit een individueel te beoordelen prestatie van de student. 5. Voor beoordeelde onderdelen van een onderwijseenheid, waaronder deeltentamens, opdrachten, en het eindtentamen, kan een minimum worden gesteld om het vak met succes te kunnen voltooien. 6. De gang van zaken bij toetsing en de richtlijnen en aanwijzingen om de uitslag van tentamens en examens te beoordelen en vast te stellen, staan beschreven in de ‘Regels en Richtlijnen van de Examencommissie’ ex Artikel 7.1, lid 4 van de WHW. 7. Studenten die deelnemen aan een door de Directeur van het College of Economics and Business goedgekeurde studiereis hebben recht op alternatieve mogelijkheden om te voldoen aan aanwezigheidsverplichtingen gedurende de tijd van de goedgekeurde studiereis. Dit geldt niet voor deeltentamens, eindtentamens of hertentamens. 8. Voor studieonderdelen met een schriftelijk tentamen heeft de student recht op een representatief voorbeeldtentamen met uitwerkingen. Dit voorbeeldtentamen dient representatief te zijn wat betreft lengte, soort vragen en inhoud. Artikel 4.3 Mondelinge tentamens 1. Mondeling wordt niet meer dan één student tegelijk getentamineerd, tenzij in deel B voor de desbetreffende onderwijseenheid anders is bepaald. 2. Het mondeling afnemen van een toets is openbaar, tenzij de examencommissie of de examinator in een bijzonder geval anders heeft bepaald. Een student kan een gemotiveerd verzoek indienen bij de examencommissie om af te wijken van het openbare karakter van de zitting. De examencommissie weegt het belang van de student tegen het belang van de openbare zitting af. 3. Bij het afnemen van een mondeling tentamen is een tweede examinator aanwezig. 4. Van een mondeling tentamen wordt door de examinator een verslag gemaakt, waarin de vragen kort samengevat zijn opgenomen. In plaats van een schriftelijk verslag voldoet ook een geluidsopname. De student mag het schriftelijke verslag of de geluidsopname na afloop niet meenemen. Artikel 4.4 Vaststelling en bekendmaking van de uitslag 1. De examinator stelt de uitslag van een schriftelijk tentamen of een scriptie zo spoedig mogelijk, doch uiterlijk binnen tien werkdagen vast. Op verzoek van de examinator kan deze termijn met vijf werkdagen worden verlengd. Een dergelijk verzoek dient voor de tentamendatum te worden gericht aan de examencommissie. De examinator verschaft de onderwijsadministratie van de opleiding de nodige gegevens en de onderwijsadministratie draagt direct hierna zorg voor registratie van de beoordeling. De onderwijsadministratie draagt tevens zorg voor onverwijlde bekendmaking van de beoordeling aan de student, met in achtneming van de geldende normen van vertrouwelijkheid. 2. De examinator stelt terstond na het afnemen van een mondeling tentamen de uitslag vast en maakt deze bekend aan de student. De vierde volzin van het eerste lid is van toepassing.

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3. Ten aanzien van een op andere wijze dan mondeling of schriftelijk af te leggen tentamen bepaalt de examencommissie vooraf op welke wijze en binnen welke termijn de student in kennis wordt gesteld van de uitslag. 4. Bij de uitslag van een tentamen wordt de student gewezen op het inzage- en nabesprekingsrecht als bedoeld in de artikelen 4.9 en 4.10. 5. Een student kan beroep aantekenen tegen de wijze waarop de uitslag tot stand is gekomen bij het college van beroep voor de examens binnen een termijn van zes weken na bekendmaking van de uitslag. Ook kan een verzoek tot herbeoordeling worden ingediend bij de examinator. Een verzoek tot herbeoordeling schort de termijn voor het indienen van een beroepschrift niet op. 6. Uitslagen van schriftelijke deeltentamens dienen binnen de gestelde termijnen onder lid 1 bekend gemaakt te worden via Blackboard of anderszins waarbij studenten uitsluitend worden aangeduid met hun studentnummer. Artikel 4.5 Tentamenmogelijkheden 1. Tot het afleggen van tentamens van de opleiding wordt twee maal per studiejaar de gelegenheid gegeven. 2. Lid 1 is niet van toepassing op een stage of scriptie. In de desbetreffende stagehandleiding of afstudeerregeling zijn de hertentamenmogelijkheden vermeld, waarbij geldt dat er geen hertentamenmogelijkheid is als de stage of scriptie met een voldoende is beoordeeld. 3. In geval van een hertententamen of een resultaat van een tweede deelname voor hetzelfde vak, geldt de laatste beoordeling. 4. Het hertentamen vindt niet plaats binnen 10 werkdagen na de bekendmaking van de uitslag van het eerste tentamen behorende bij het vak. 5. Indien een student binnen een academisch jaar twee keer aan hetzelfde vak deelneemt, vervallen bij een tweede deelname alle deelresultaten van de eerste deelname. 6. In uitzondering op lid 1 wordt voor een deeltentamen geen aparte mogelijkheid tot herkansing aangeboden. 7. Bij hertentamens tellen de resultaten van deeltentamens niet mee en wordt de gehele stof geëxamineerd. Een uitzondering hierop kan worden gemaakt voor de resultaten van deeltentamens die bestaan uit praktische oefeningen, zoals schriftelijke werkstukken. Deze resultaten mogen worden meegewogen in het resultaat voor de herkansing op voorwaarde dat de student nog steeds een redelijke kans wordt geboden om het vak met de herkansing te behalen. In alle gevallen dient de wijze van beoordeling en weging in de studiegids duidelijk te worden vermeld. Artikel 4.6 Cijfers 1. Cijfers worden gegeven op een schaal van 1 tot en met 10. Cijfers worden gegeven met maximaal 1 decimaal achter de komma. 2. De eindcijfers 5,1 tot en met 5,9 worden niet toegekend. 3. De eindbeoordeling van een onderdeel wordt altijd afgerond op halve cijfers. 4. Indien het judicium voor een onderdeel niet in een cijfer wordt uitgedrukt, dan is het judicium ofwel ‘aan alle verplichtingen voldaan’ (AVV) ofwel ‘onvoldoende’ (ONV). 5. Studenten die niet deelnemen aan een tentamen waarvoor zij staan ingeschreven, krijgen het resultaat NAP: ‘niet aanwezig met poging’. NAP wordt geregistreerd als een tentamenpoging. 6. De eindbeoordeling van een onderdeel is voldoende bij een 6,0 of hoger. Artikel 4.7 Vrijstelling 1. De examencommissie kan op schriftelijk verzoek van een student vrijstelling verlenen voor het afleggen van een of meer examenonderdelen, indien de student een qua inhoud en niveau overeenkomstig onderdeel van een universitaire masteropleiding heeft voltooid. 2. De masterscriptie is van deze vrijstellingsmogelijkheid uitgezonderd. 3. De examencommissie beslist binnen twintig werkdagen na ontvangst van het verzoek. 4. De maximale omvang van de vrijstellingen voor het voldoen aan de eisen van het masterexamen worden vermeld in Artikel 4.7 van deel B.

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Artikel 4.8 Geldigheidsduur resultaten 1. De geldigheidsduur van behaalde tentamens en vrijstellingen voor tentamens is beperkt tot 3 jaar, tenzij in deel B anders is bepaald. 2. De geldigheidsduur van een deeltentamen is beperkt tot het studiejaar waarin het is afgelegd, of tot het einde van het betreffende vak, zoals in deel B voor de desbetreffende onderwijseenheid is bepaald. 3. De examencommissie kan de beperkte geldigheidsduur van een tentamen of vrijstelling verlengen, indien een student daarom gemotiveerd verzoekt. De examencommissie kan besluiten de verlenging van de geldigheid slechts toe te staan nadat de verzoeker een aanvullend tentamen van de desbetreffende stof met goed gevolg heeft afgelegd. Zonder aanvullend tentamen worden vakken met maximaal 12 maanden verlengd. Artikel 4.9 Inzagerecht 1. Gedurende ten minste twintig werkdagen na de bekendmaking van de uitslag van een schriftelijk tentamen krijgt de student op zijn verzoek inzage in zijn beoordeelde werk, de daarin gestelde vragen en opdrachten, alsmede zo mogelijk van de normen aan de hand waarvan de beoordeling heeft plaatsgevonden. 2. De examinator kan bepalen dat de in het eerste lid bedoelde inzage of kennisneming geschiedt op een bepaalde plaats en een bepaald tijdstip. De in de vorige volzin bedoelde plaats en tijd worden bij het tentamen bekendgemaakt, of via de blackboardpagina van het vak en/of op de website van de faculteit. Bij bekendmaking van het tijdstip na het tentamen dienen er minimaal 10 werkdagen tussen bekendmaking en inzagetijdstip te zitten. 3. Indien de student vanwege overmacht of deelname aan onderwijs verhinderd was op de in het tweede lid bedoelde plaats en tijdstip te verschijnen, wordt hem een alternatieve mogelijkheid geboden. 4. Indien een student voornemens is beroep aan te tekenen tegen de wijze waarop zijn werk is beoordeeld, kan hem op zijn verzoek een kopie van zijn beoordeelde werk worden verstrekt. 5. Bij de inzage genoemd onder lid 1 wordt ook inzage verleend in eventuele deeltentamens. De examinator is niet verplicht om inzage van deeltentamens eerder te organiseren dan de inzage van de eindtentamens. Artikel 4.10 Nabespreking 1. Indien een collectieve nabespreking is georganiseerd, vindt individuele nabespreking alleen plaats indien de student bij de collectieve bespreking aanwezig is geweest of wanneer hij door overmacht of deelname aan onderwijs niet bij de collectieve bespreking aanwezig kon zijn. 2. De student die voldoet aan het vereiste in lid 1, kan aan de desbetreffende examinator om een individuele nabespreking verzoeken. De nabespreking geschiedt op een door de examinator te bepalen plaats en tijdstip. Artikel 4.11 Masterexamen 1. De examencommissie stelt de uitslag en de datum van afstuderen vast, indien zij heeft vastgesteld dat de student de tot de opleiding behorende onderwijseenheden met goed gevolg heeft afgelegd. 2. Een getuigschrift kan slechts worden uitgereikt, nadat het College van Bestuur heeft verklaard dat de student aan alle procedurele vereisten heeft voldaan, waaronder de betaling van het collegegeld. 3. De examencommissie kan een judicium toekennen. Indien de student blijk heeft gegeven van uitzonderlijke bekwaamheid, kan de examencommissie besluiten dat dit op het getuigschrift wordt vermeld met de kwalificatie cum laude; de criteria hiervoor zijn opgenomen in de ‘Regels en Richtlijnen van de Examencommissie’. Artikel 4.12 Getuigschrift en verklaring 1. Ten bewijze dat het examen met goed gevolg is afgelegd, wordt door de examencommissie een getuigschrift uitgereikt. Het model van het getuigschrift is vastgesteld door het College van Bestuur.

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Aan het getuigschrift voegt de examencommissie een diplomasupplement toe dat inzicht verschaft in de aard en de inhoud van de afgeronde opleiding. Het diplomasupplement is gesteld in het Nederlands of in het Engels en voldoet aan het Europese format. 2. Degene die meer dan één tentamen met goed gevolg heeft afgelegd en aan wie geen getuigschrift als bedoeld in het eerste lid kan worden uitgereikt, ontvangt desgevraagd een door de desbetreffende examencommissie af te geven verklaring waarin in elk geval de tentamens zijn vermeld die door hem met goed gevolg zijn afgelegd, met daarbij vermeld welke onderwijseenheden dit betrof, het aantal EC dat daarmee is verkregen en wanneer de tentamens zijn behaald. Artikel 4.13 Fraude en plagiaat 1. Het bepaalde in de UvA Fraude- en plagiaatregeling studenten is onverkort van toepassing. 2. Bij de detectie van plagiaat in teksten kan gebruik worden gemaakt van elektronische detectieprogramma’s. Met het aanleveren van de tekst geeft de student impliciet toestemming tot het opnemen van de tekst in de database van het betreffende detectieprogramma.

5. Studiebegeleiding en studievoortgang Artikel 5.1 Studievoortgangsadministratie en studiebegeleiding 1. De decaan is verantwoordelijk voor een goede registratie van de studieresultaten van de studenten in SIS. Iedere student heeft na de registratie van de beoordeling van een examenonderdeel via SIS inzage in de uitslag van dat onderdeel en beschikt via SIS tevens over een overzicht van de behaalde resultaten. 2. Ingeschreven studenten kunnen aanspraak maken op studiebegeleiding. De vormen van studiebegeleiding worden vermeld in deel B. Artikel 5.2 Aanpassingen ten behoeve van een student met een functiebeperking 1. Een student met een functiebeperking kan op een daartoe strekkend schriftelijk verzoek, in te dienen bij de studieadviseur, in aanmerking komen voor aanpassingen in het onderwijs, de practica en tentamens. Deze aanpassingen worden zoveel mogelijk op hun individuele functiebeperking afgestemd, maar mogen de kwaliteit of moeilijkheidsgraad van een vak of een tentamen niet wijzigen. In alle gevallen zal de student moeten voldoen aan de eindtermen van de opleiding. 2. Het in het eerste lid bedoelde verzoek wordt vergezeld van een aanbeveling van een studentendecaan. De aanbeveling is niet ouder dan twaalf weken en is mede gebaseerd op een recente verklaring van een arts of psycholoog. 3. Op verzoeken over aanpassingen van onderwijsorganisatie en -logistiek beslist de decaan of namens deze de onderwijsdirecteur dan wel opleidingsdirecteur. Op verzoeken voor aanpassingen die de tentaminering betreffen beslist de examencommissie. 4. Indien positief op een in het eerste lid bedoelde verzoek is beslist, maakt de student een afspraak met de studieadviseur om te bespreken hoe de voorzieningen worden vormgegeven. 5. Een verzoek tot aanpassing wordt geweigerd indien toekenning ervan een buitenproportioneel beslag legt op de organisatie of de middelen van de faculteit of universiteit. 6. Indien de beperking aanleiding geeft tot verlenging van de tijd waarbinnen het tentamen dient te worden afgelegd, verstrekt de examencommissie een verklaring, waaruit het recht op die verlenging blijkt. Indien een beperking aanleiding is tot het treffen van andere voorzieningen, kan de studieadviseur de nodige maatregelen initiëren. 7. De verklaring, zoals bedoeld in het zesde lid is ten hoogste één jaar geldig. Op aanbeveling van een studentendecaan kan de geldigheidsduur worden verlengd.

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6. Hardheidsclausule Artikel 6.1 Hardheidsclausule In gevallen waarin de onderwijs- en examenregeling niet voorziet, en in gevallen waarin sprake is van onevenredige benadeling of onbillijkheid van overwegende aard, beslist de decaan waaronder de opleiding valt, tenzij het de bevoegdheid van de examencommissie betreft.

7. Overgangs- en slotbepalingen Artikel 7.1 Wijziging en periodieke beoordeling deel A 1. Een wijziging van deel A van de onderwijs- en examenregeling wordt door de decaan vastgesteld na advies van de desbetreffende opleidingscommissie. Het advies wordt in afschrift verzonden aan het bevoegde medezeggenschapsorgaan. 2. Een wijziging van de onderwijs- en examenregeling behoeft de instemming van het bevoegde medezeggenschapsorgaan op de onderdelen die niet de onderwerpen van artikel 7.13, tweede lid onder a t/m g en v, alsmede het vierde lid WHW betreffen. 3. Een wijziging van de onderwijs- en examenregeling kan slechts betrekking hebben op een lopend studiejaar, indien de belangen van de studenten daardoor aantoonbaar niet worden geschaad. Artikel 7.2 Overgangsbepalingen 1. Voor de student die op de datum van de inwerkingtreding van deze regeling één of meer examenonderdelen met goed gevolg heeft afgelegd, maar het examen nog niet geheel met goed gevolg heeft afgelegd en die in zijn belangen geschaad wordt door deze regeling die afwijken van bepalingen in oudere regelingen, wordt door de examencommissie een overgangsregeling vastgesteld, met inachtneming van hetgeen aangaande examens en examenonderdelen in de wet bepaald is. 2. Opleidingsspecifieke overgangsregelingen zijn vermeld in deel B, hoofdstuk 1 tot en met 4. Artikel 7.3 Bekendmaking 1. De decaan draagt zorg voor een passende bekendmaking van deze regeling, alsmede van elke wijziging daarvan. 2. De onderwijs- en examenregeling wordt geplaatst op de website van de faculteit en wordt geacht te zijn opgenomen in de studiegids. Artikel 7.4 Inwerkingtreding Deel A van deze regeling treedt in werking met ingang van 1 september 2014. Aldus vastgesteld door de decaan van de Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde op 24 juli 2014 Advies opleidingscommissies, Economie & Bedrijfskunde (OC-E&B), d.d. 14 februari 2014 Fiscale Economie (OC-FE), d.d. 27 februari 2014 Actuariële Wetenschappen, Econometrie en Operationele Research (OC-AEO), d.d. 20 februari 2014 Instemming Facultaire Studentenraad (FSR), d.d. 24 juli 2014 Instemming Ondernemingsraad (OR), 26 juni (negatief advies) en reactie daarop van de decaan op 10 juli Vastgesteld door de decaan van de Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde op 24 juli 2014

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Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Deel B1 Master’s Programme in Accountancy and Control

Deel B: opleidingsspecifiek deel B1 Master’s Programme in Accountancy and Control 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Accountancy and Control CROHOnummer 60900 is offered full-time and part-time in English. 1a. The part-time programme has a nominal study period of 1,5 years. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC. 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this part. Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake date for each of the study programme specializations is 1 September. Students may also enroll on 1 February, but in that case the study programme cannot be fully completed within one year and the workload will not be spread evenly throughout the Academic year.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme Objective The programme is aimed at developing an academic level of professional and intellectual ability. Students will acquire knowledge of the scientific literature in the field of Accountancy and Control and receive training in the methods and skills to apply this knowledge. Students are therefore trained for professions that apply this knowledge at an academic level. Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude. 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications The programme provides knowledge and insight into both national and international Accountancy and Control issues. The focus is on generating and evaluating (financial) information, using this information in managing and controlling an organisation, and ensuring the quality of this information. Knowledge and insight into issues means that the graduate is able to analyse the issues based on theoretical concepts, to critically evaluate any solutions proposed for addressing problems in theory and practice, and to develop alternative solutions grounded in theory. As regards substantive knowledge, a level is required which makes the student a specialist in the field. Detailed knowledge at a high academic level is combined with practical examples and applications. Thus, students learn both how to generate information (e.g., calculating earnings numbers following under different accounting standards), and why organisations choose a specific way of generating this information. After successfully completing the programme, students have the following knowledge (depending on their chosen specialisation):

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Common part: K1. knowledge of management control: using financial and non-financial information for decision making and control; K2. knowledge of financial reporting: the use of financial information in reporting on organisational performance, and the role accounting standards play in this process; K3. knowledge of accountability and corporate governance processes: the impact of social and political processes on organisations’ accounting choices, as well as the role of ethics, professionalism, and codes of conduct; K4. knowledge of accounting information systems and internal control processes: ensuring the quality of internal information and the role of information technology in this process, as well as the use of internal information in risk management; Specialisation Accountancy: K5. knowledge of various financial reporting standards; K6. knowledge of the way in which external auditors can verify the reliability of financial- and nonfinancial reporting ; K7. knowledge of empirical research in financial accounting, and the ability to critically evaluate and discuss this research. Specialisation Control: K8. knowledge of the goals, uses and techniques of quantitative decision making in organisations; K9. knowledge of corporate financial management decisions; K10. knowledge of empirical research in management accounting, and the ability to critically evaluate and discuss this research. 2. Skills-related exit qualifications: S1. the ability to conduct research with an abstract, academic character, including the formulation of a hypothesis and the seeking out of the necessary sources; S2. the ability to report clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, about research at an academic level; S3. the ability to analyse issues from the field within the chosen specialisation and to creatively solve associated problems. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. a multidisciplinary attitude; A2. the ability both to function independently and to cooperate constructively within a team; A3. an understanding of the social context within which accounting is practised.

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria 1. Applicants to the master programme need to show that they have obtained the following knowledge and skills at the level of an academic bachelor programme: a. Financial accounting b. Management accounting c. Finance d. Corporate Law e. Qualitative and quantitative research methods including mathematical methods Additionally, knowledge of internal control systems and auditing will be highly beneficial. 2. Applications are assessed by the Admissions Board. 3. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 1, the Admissions Board will assess the application on the following criteria:

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a. motivation, as evidenced by a motivation letter; b. being in good standing at previous institutions, as evidenced by a reference letter from an instructor at a previous institution. c. grade point average d. GMAT / GRE score 4. Not applicable 5. Not applicable 6. The applicant has to meet all requirements before being allowed to enter the programme. Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Pre-Master education is governed by the regulations of the Executive Programmes of the faculty (the EP-OER). Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable. Article 3.4 Application deadline An application for admission to the study programme must be submitted to the FEB Admission Office by the following dates before the start of the academic year: a. 1 April for students from non-EU countries; b. 1 May for students from EU countries; c. 1 June for students with a Dutch diploma. Article 3.5 English language requirement Those possessing a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university or HBO institution satisfy the requirement of sufficient command of the English language. Additionally, prior knowledge of English can also be evidenced by: a. a diploma from a university or HBO study programme taught in English, or b. TOEFL test: minimum score: 92, at least 20 on each sub-score; c. TOEFL paper based test: 580; d. IELTS-test: minimum score: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score; e. Cambridge International Examinations: minimum score: A (FCE), B (CAE), B (CPE). Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

4. Curriculum Article 4.1 Components 1. The programme consists of a. mandatory courses b. track-specific courses c. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum Master’s programme in Accountancy and Control – specialisation Accountancy

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First semester

Second semester

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

IFRS 1

Financial Accounting Research

Research Seminar Accountancy & Control

Corporate Governance and Risk Management

IFRS 2

Master's Thesis Accountancy

Management Control

Internal Control & Accounting Information Systems

Assurance

Master's Thesis Accountancy & Control

Sustainability, Accountability and Ethics


Master’s programme in Accountancy and Control – specialisation Control First semester

Second semester

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

IFRS 1

Management Control Research

Research Seminar Accountancy & Control

Corporate Governance and Risk Management

Management Accounting

Master's Thesis Control

Management Control

Internal Control & Accounting Information Systems

Corporate Financial Management


Sustainability, Accountability and Ethics


Course list The following course list is also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015. All courses carry 5 credits unless stated otherwise. Course Code

Course Name

Period

Entry Requirement

6314M0244

Master’s Thesis Accountancy (15 EC)

4+5+6

Research Seminar A&C (6314M0041)

6314M0245

Master’s Thesis Control (15 EC)

4+5+6

Research Seminar A&C (6314M0041)

6314M0036 6314M0035 6314M0038 6314M0030 6314M0031 6314M0039 6314M0034 6314M0032

Assurance Corporate Financial Management Financial Accounting Research IFRS 1 IFRS 2 Internal Control & Accounting Information Systems Management Accounting Management Control

4 4 2 1 5 2 5 1

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6314M0033 6314M0041 6314M0037

Management Control Research Research Seminar Accountancy & Control Sustainability, Accountability and Ethics

2 3 1+2

Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable Article 4.4 Electives 1. Courses listed in the course list in Article 4.2 which are not part of the mandatory curriculum may be included in the study programme as an elective. Entry requirements or capacity restrictions may apply. 2. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met: a. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; b. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; c. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; d. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 3. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade. 2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component. Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 18 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions. Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

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5. Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Amendments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body. 2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements There are no transition arrangements applicable for 2014-2015. Article 5.3 Publication 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 2. The regulations are set out in the digital UvA Course Catalogue for each programme (studiegids.uva.nl). Article 5.4 Effective date This regulation come into force as of 1 September 2014 Thus drawn up by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 Advice from Board of Studies, Economics and Business (OC-E&B), on 14 February 2014 Fiscal Economics (OC-FE), on 27 February 2014 Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operations Research (OC-AEO), on 20 February 2014 Approved by the Faculty Student Council (FSR) on 24 July 2014 Approved by the Central Works Council (OR), 26 June (negative advice) and reaction from the dean on 10 July. Adopted by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014

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Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Deel B2 Master’s Programme in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance

B2 Master’s Programme in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance CROHOnummer 66411 is offered fulltime in English. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC. 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this Part. Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake date for each of the study programme specialisations is 1 September. Students may also enroll on 1 February, but in that case the study programme cannot be fully completed within one year, or the workload will not be spread evenly throughout the Academic year.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme Objective The programme is aimed at developing an academic level of professional and intellectual ability. Students develop a thorough knowledge and understanding of academic literature in the Actuarial field, and are trained in the methods and skills to apply this knowledge. They are hence educated for professions requiring academic levels of actuarial knowledge. The programme provides an academic foundation for an analysis of the financial translation, redistribution and settlement of risk processes and savings processes in the financial system of a society. Students must also be able to apply methods and techniques to: (1) translate risks into a well-grounded and useable overview of cash flows based on statistics; (2) translate this overview into a deterministic or stochastic time-dependent cash flow model of reality to enable more effective management with fewer uncertainties. Graduate actuaries will also have the ability to constantly and consistently test the assumptions used in their models against the outcomes realised. In addition to this academic basis, an actuary will also be able to maintain adequate interaction between theory and professional practice. Although orientation towards an actuarial career is important, the emphasis is on academic education. For suitable candidates this study programme also provides access to a subsequent PhD programme. Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude. 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications The course offers knowledge and insight into both the national and international situation and opinions. Insight into issues means that the graduate is able to analyse these based on theoretical concepts, and is also able to be critical with respect to solutions chosen for problems in theory and practice and to develop by himself alternative solutions for which a sound basis exists. As regards substantive knowledge, a level is required which makes the student a specialist in the field, or part of it. Detailed knowledge at a high academic level is combined with practical examples and applications. 15


After successfully completing the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge: K1. extensive knowledge of a number of the following fields of application in actuarial science: the actuarial theory of life insurance, the actuarial theory of non-life insurance, and the actuarial theory of pension funds and risk management, and also in the field of Risk Management: assetliability management and risk management of shares, derivatives and bond portfolios; K2. specialised knowledge of at least one of the fields listed under K1. K3. an understanding of the applicability, scope and limits of actuarial methods in practical settings. 2. Skills-related exit qualifications: S1. the ability to conduct independent research, which includes being able to formulate a hypothesis and a plan outlining the approach to and the execution of the research; S2. the ability to translate a problem from practice into a problem definition that can be analysed using methods from the field of actuarial sciences and mathematical finance and to translate the results of these analyses back to the practical setting; S3. the ability to quickly familiarise oneself with a field outside the chosen specialisation; S4. the ability to keep abreast of new developments in their field. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. a research-oriented attitude; A2. a quantitative and analytical approach to problems in financial or insurance practice; A3. a multidisciplinary attitude; actuaries deal directly with experts from different fields in the course of their work, including econometrists, statisticians, auditors, economists, tax specialists, jurists, demographers, medical staff, technicians and risk managers; A4. the ability both to function independently and to cooperate constructively within a team; A5. understanding of the social context in which the profession of actuary is performed and the social role of policy recommendations based on actuarial analyses (both in government and in business).

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria 1. Applicants to the master programme need to show that they have obtained the following knowledge and skills at the level of an academic bachelor programme: a. probability and mathematical statistics (as in a mathematics degree) b. linear algebra and calculus or analysis (as in a mathematics degree) c. Preferably some econometrics, actuarial science and finance 2. Applications are assessed by the Admissions Board. 3. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 1, the Admissions Board will assess the application on the following criteria: a. motivation, as evidenced by a motivation letter; b. being in good standing at previous institutions, as evidenced by a reference letter from an instructor at a previous institution. c. grade point average d. GMAT / GRE score 4. Not applicable 5. Not applicable 6. The applicant has to meet all requirements before being allowed to enter the programme. Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Not applicable

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Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable Article 3.4 Application deadline An application for admission to the study programme must be submitted to the FEB Admission Office by the following dates before the start of the academic year: a. 1 April for students from non-EU countries; b. 1 May for students from EU countries; c. 1 June for students with a Dutch diploma. Article 3.5 English language requirement Those possessing a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university or HBO institution satisfy the requirement of sufficient command of the English language. Additionally, prior knowledge of English can also be evidenced by: a. a diploma from a university or HBO study programme taught in English, or b. TOEFL test: minimum score: 92, at least 20 on each sub-score; c. TOEFL paper based test: 580 d. IELTS-test: minimum score: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score; e. Cambridge International Examinations: minimum score: A (FCE), B (CAE), B (CPE) Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

4. Curriculum Article 4.1 Components 1. The programme consists of a. mandatory courses b. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum Master’s Programme in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance The Master’s programme in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance includes four compulsory courses (24 EC), a Master’s thesis (15 EC) and electives (21 EC). First semester

Second semester

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Financial Mathematics for Insurance

Risk Management for Insurers and Pensions

Elective

Electives

Asset Liability Management – Cases

Electives

Non-Life Insurance: Statistical Techniques

Elective

Electives Master's Thesis Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance

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Recommended elective Master’s courses: a. Caput Actuarial Science (6414M0206, 3 EC) b. Stochastic Calculus (6414M0013, 5 EC) c. Caput Insurance (6414M0218, 6 EC) d. Actuarial Science of Pensions (6414M0216, 6 EC), if not already included in the bachelor programme) e. Verzekerings- en Pensioenrecht (6414M0215, 6 EC), if not already included in the bachelor programme) f. Caput Financing of Pensions (6414M0217, 6 EC) g. Derivatives (6314M0108, 5 EC) h. Fixed Income Risk Management (6314M0057, 5 EC) In consultation with the Programme Director and subject to the approval of the Examinations Board courses from other study programmes may also be included as an elective. The courses Verzekerings- en Pensioenrecht and Caput Financing of Pensions are restricted to the Dutch situation and taught in Dutch. Just as Pension Actuarial Science, they are recommended for students aiming to get recognized by the Dutch Royal Actuarial Society as an Actuary AG, and are a prerequisite for entering the postmaster programme to obtain that status. The following course list is also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015. Course Code

Course Name

Compulsory courses 6414M0221 Master’s Thesis Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance (15 EC)

Period

Entry requirement

4+5+6

20 EC completed of the Master`s programme or Programme Director’s approval

6414M0214

Asset Liability Management – Cases (6 EC)

5

6414M0211 6414M0213 6414M0212

Financial Mathematics for Insurance (6 EC) Non-Life Insurance: Statistical Techniques (6 EC) Risk Management for Insurers and Pensions (6 EC)

1 1 2

Electives 6414M0216 6314M0108 6314M0057 6414M0206 6414M0217 6414M0218 6414M0013 6414M0215

Actuarial Science of Pensions (6 EC) Derivatives (5 EC) Fixed Income Risk Management (5 EC) Caput Actuarial Science (3 EC) Caput Financing of Pensions (6 EC, taught in Dutch) Caput Insurance (6 EC) Stochastic Calculus (5 EC) Verzekerings- en Pensioenrecht (6 EC, taught in Dutch)

2 4 6 4 3 4

Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable

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Article 4.4 Electives 1. Courses listed in the course list in Article 4.2 that are not part of the mandatory curriculum may be included in the study programme as an elective. Entry requirements or capacity restrictions may apply. 2. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met:: a. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; b. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; c. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; d. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 3. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade. 2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component. Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 18 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions. Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

5.Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Adjustments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body.

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2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements Students who started in or before 2013-2014 and finished at least one of the four compulsory courses that are now 6 EC should complete a programme consisting of 60 EC or more, including the four compulsory courses as well as the course Derivatives, and electives with the usual constraints. Article 5.3 Publication 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 2. The regulations are set out in the digital UvA Course Catalogue for each programme (studiegids.uva.nl). Article 5.4 Effective date This regulation come into force as of 1 September 2014 Thus drawn up by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 Advice from Board of Studies, Economics and Business (OC-E&B), on 14 February 2014 Fiscal Economics (OC-FE), on 27 February 2014 Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operations Research (OC-AEO), on 20 February 2014 Approved by the Faculty Student Council (FSR) on 24 July 2014 Approved by the Central Works Council (OR), 26 June (negative advice) and reaction from the dean on 10 July Adopted by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014

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Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Deel B4 Master’s Programme in Business Administration

B3 Master’s programme in Business Economics 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Business Economics 60901 is offered full-time in English. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC. 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this Part. Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake date for each of the study programme specializations is 1 September. With the exception of the specialization Real Estate Finance, entry on 1 February is not allowed.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme Objective The programme is aimed at developing an academic level of professional and intellectual ability. Students acquire knowledge of the scientific literature in the field of business economics and receive training in the methods and skills required to apply this knowledge. Students are therefore trained for professions that apply this knowledge at an academic level. Economics is the study of processes and institutions in relation to the use and distribution of scarce, alternatively applicable resources. Business economics focuses on the performance of businesses, both internally and within their context of operation. All graduates must specialise in one or more fields of business economics. The knowledge-related exit qualifications are therefore differentiated in part based on the specialisation chosen by the student. Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude. 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications The programme provides knowledge of and insight into business-economic issues. Insight into issues means that the graduate is able to analyse these based on theoretical concepts of economics, and is also able to be critical with respect to solutions chosen for problems in theory and practice and to develop alternative and well-founded solutions. As regards substantive knowledge, a level is required which makes the student a specialist in the field, or part of it. Detailed knowledge at a high academic level is combined with practical examples and applications. After successfully completing the programme , students will have knowledge of one of the following graduation specialisations in the field of business economics, or a combination of these specialisations: Specialisation Finance: K1. knowledge of price-making processes in and functioning of financial markets; K2. knowledge of the role of financial intermediaries; K3. knowledge of investment analysis; 21


K4. knowledge of valuation and corporate finance; K5. substantive knowledge in four out of the following subfields in Finance: behavioral finance, commercial banking, corporate governance, derivatives, fixed income and risk management, international financial economics, investment theory and financial regulation, international housing markets, real estate portfolio management Specialisation Organisation Economics: K6. knowledge of important strategic issues in relation to the environment of organisations, K7. knowledge of optimal performance assessments and reward systems within organisations; K8. knowledge of the organisational architecture, in particular the distribution of responsibilities and tasks, K9. knowledge of the relationship between (particularly financial and labour) markets and the internal organisational architecture, K10.knowledge of important insights from behavioral and experimental economics with applications to organisations. Specialisation Real Estate Finance: K11. knowledge of real-estate markets; K12. knowledge of price-making processes and real-estate valuation; K13. knowledge of price-making processes in financial markets, and of market structures, particularly in relation to real-estate investments. 2. Skills-related exit qualifications: S1. the ability to conduct research with an abstract, academic character, including the formulation of a hypothesis and the seeking out of the necessary sources; S2. the ability to report clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, about research at an academic level; S3. the ability to analyse key issues from the field within the chosen specialisations; S4. and to creatively resolve associated problems. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. insight into the economics aspects of everyday business practices; A2. the ability both to function independently and to cooperate constructively within a team; A3. an understanding of the social context within which economics is practised.

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria 1. Applicants to the master programme need to show that they have obtained the following knowledge and skills at the level of an academic bachelor programme: For the specialisations Finance and Real Estate Finance: a. Corporate finance b. Investments c. Derivatives d. Econometrics Additionally, knowledge of accounting, macro-economics and micro-economics will be highly beneficial. For the specialization Organisation Economics: a. Organizational economics and/or Managerial Economics and/or a quantitative Human Resources Management course b. Corporate Finance and/or Microeconomics and/or Industrial Organisation

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c. Statistics and/or Econometrics Additionally, knowledge of mathematics, and game theory will be highly beneficial. 2. Applications are assessed by the Admissions Board. 3. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 1, the Admissions Board will assess the application on the following criteria: a. motivation, as evidenced by a motivation letter; b. being in good standing at previous institutions, as evidenced by a reference letter from an instructor at a previous institution. c. grade point average d. GMAT / GRE score 4. Not applicable 5. Not applicable 6. The applicant has to meet all requirements before being allowed to enter the programme. Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Not applicable Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable Article 3.4 Application deadline An application for admission to the study programme must be submitted to the FEB Admission Office in the form of a digital registration at xxx by the following dates before the start of the academic year: a. 1 April for students from non-EU countries; b. 1 May for students from EU countries; c. 1 June for students with a Dutch diploma. Article 3.5 English language requirement Those possessing a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university or HBO institution satisfy the requirement of sufficient command of the English language. Additionally, prior knowledge of English can also be evidenced by: a. a diploma from a university or HBO study programme taught in English, or b. TOEFL test: minimum score: 92, at least 20 on each sub-score; c. TOEFL paper based test: 580 d. IELTS-test: minimum score: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score; e. Cambridge International Examinations: minimum score: A (FCE), B (CAE), B (CPE) Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

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c. electives d. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum Master’s programme in Business Economics – specialisation Finance First semester

Second semester

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Valuation

Elective

Empirical Methods in Finance

Elective

Master's Thesis Finance (15 EC)

Elective

Ethics in Finance (1 EC)

Financial Markets

Elective

Period 6

Thesis Seminar Finance (4 EC)

Applied Econometrics

Master’s programme in Business Economics – specialisation Organisation Economics First semester

Second semester

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Incentives and Performance Measurement

Markets and Organisations

Experimental Economics

Entrepreneurship

Master's Thesis Organisation Economics

Power and Authority in Organisations

Behavioural Economics


Period 6

Elective

Research Seminar Organisation Economics

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Master’s programme in Business Economics – specialisation Real Estate Finance

First semester Period 1

Period 2

Real Estate Valuation and Investments (10 EC)

Second semester Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Empirical Methods in Finance

Real Estate Finance and Portfolio Management (10 EC)

Master's Thesis Real Estate Finance (15 EC)

Real Estate Markets and Analysis (10 EC) Applied Econometrics

Period 6

Ethics in Finance (1 EC)

Thesis Seminar Finance (4 EC)

List of mandatory courses The following course lists are also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015. All courses carry 5 credits unless stated otherwise. Course Code

Course Name

Period

Entry requirements

Mandatory courses for the track Finance 6314M0246 Master’s Thesis Finance (15 EC)

4+5+6

Emperical Methods in Finance (6314M0203) +Thesis Seminar Finance (6314M0124)

6414M0170 Applied Econometrics 6314M0203 Empirical Methods in Finance 6314M0241 Ethics in Finance (1 EC) 6314M0047 Financial Markets 6314M0243 Thesis Seminar Finance (4 EC) 6314M0107 Valuation Mandatory courses for the track Organisation Economics 6414M0170 Applied Econometrics 6414M0171 Behavioural Economics 6314M0151 Entrepreneurship 6414M0172 Experimental Economics 6314M0152 Incentives and Performance Measurement 6314M0153 Markets and Organizations 6314M0155 Power and Authority in Organisations 6314M0156 Research Seminar Organisation Economics 6314M0247 Master’s Thesis Organisation Economics (15 EC)

1+2 3 5 1 4+5 1 1+2 2 4 3 1 2 1 4+5 5+6

Applied Econometrics + at least one of: Incentives and Performance Measurement or Power and

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Authority in Organizations or Markets and Organizations. Mandatory courses for the track Real Estate Finance 6314M0248 Master’s Thesis Real Estate Finance (15 EC)

5+6

Emperical Methods in Finance (6314M0203)

6414M0170 6314M0203 6314M0241 6314M0051 6314M0060 6314M0061 6314M0243

Applied Econometrics Empirical Methods in Finance Ethics in Finance (1 EC) Real Estate Finance and Portfolio Management (10 EC) Real Estate Markets and Analysis (10 EC) Real Estate Valuation and Investments (10 EC) Thesis Seminar Finance (4 EC)

1+2 3 5 4 1+2 1+2 4+5

Double specialisation Finance and Real Estate Finance

Students wishing to record both Finance and Real Estate Finance as specialisations on their transcript must complete the following study programme: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. j. k.

Real Estate Markets and Analysis (6314M0060, 10 EC); Real Estate Valuation and Investments (6314M0061, 10 EC); Real Estate Finance and Portfolio Management (6314M0051, 10 EC); Applied Econometrics Financial Markets (6314M0047, 5 EC); Empirical Methods in Finance (6314M0203, 5 EC); Valuation Thesis Seminar Finance (6314M0243, 4 EC); Ethics in Finance (1 EC) Electives (10 EC in total); A Master’s thesis (15 credits) the subject of which must relate to both financial and real estate aspects and must have been approved by the appropriate Programme Director.

Based on the above, the programme for the two specialisations together must carry a minimum of 80 credits. Other double specialisations It is not possible to graduate in a double specialisation of Organisation Economics plus Finance and/or Real Estate Finance. Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable Article 4.4 Electives 1. Students can take electives from the following list, with all courses 5 EC unless otherwise specified

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Course Code

Course Name

Period

6314M0202 6314M0065 6314M0048 6314M0046 6314M0056 6314M0057 6314M0195 6314M0049 6314M0242

Behavioural Finance Caput International Housing Markets Commercial Banking Corporate Finance Corporate Governance Fixed Income Risk Management International Financial Economics Investment Theory Financial Regulation

2 4 2 4 2 4 4 2 4

6314M0051

Real Estate finance and Portfolio Management (10EC)

Entry requirement

Commercial Banking

2. Courses listed in the course list in Article 4.2 which are not part of the mandatory curriculum may also be included in the study programme as an elective. Entry requirements or capacity restrictions may apply. 3. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met: a. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; b. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; c. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; d. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 4. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade. 2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component. Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 12 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions.

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Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

5. Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Adjustments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body. 2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements 1. Students who have completed the Thesis Seminar Finance (6314M0243) before September 1, 2014 do not need to take Ethics in Finance (6314M0241). 2. Students in the track Real Estate Finance who have already completed an elective before September 1, 2014 do not need to take the Thesis Seminar Finance (6314M0243) nor Ethics in Finance (6314M0241). 3. Students who want to record both Finance and Real Estate Finance as specialisations on their transcript and who have succesfully completed 45 EC or more of programme components before September 1, 2014 need to complete 75 EC of programme components in stead of 80 EC, and they may substitute the course Valuation with an elective. This transition arrangement is valid until August 31, 2015. Article 5.3 Publication 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 2. The regulations are set out in the digital UvA Course Catalogue for each programme (studiegids.uva.nl). Article 5.4 Effective date This regulation come into force as of 1 September 2014 Thus drawn up by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 Advice from Board of Studies, Economics and Business (OC-E&B), on 14 February 2014 Fiscal Economics (OC-FE), on 27 February 2014 Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operations Research (OC-AEO), on 20 February 2014 Approved by the Faculty Student Council (FSR) on 24 July 2014 Approved by the Central Works Council (OR), 26 June (negative advice) and reaction from the dean on 10 July Adopted by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 28


B4 Master’s programme in Business Administration 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Business Administration CROHOnummer 60902 is offered full-time in English. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this Part Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake date for each of the study programme specialisations is 1 September. The speciailisations Marketing and International Management also allow an intake date on 1 February.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme Objective Business Administration as a science is concerned with the interdisciplinary study of complex organisational issues in their context. Education and research in Business Administration aim to develop knowledge of analysing and developing (processes in) organisations, making them more effective and efficient. The Master’s programme in Business Administration is directed at developing an academic level of thinking and working within this field. The acquired business knowledge is relevant for practical purposes, such as giving advice, operations management and policy formulation, as well as for scientific purposes, such as academic research in the field or in the sub-domains of Business Administration. In the programme, students acquire knowledge of relevant and recent academic literature in the field of Business Studies and receive training in the methods and skills required to apply this knowledge in research and analysis, as well as in dealing with reallife issues. The students are trained for those professions in which business knowledge is required at an academic level. In this degree programme, students can compile their own curriculum in various specialist fields, known as tracks. The exit qualifications are therefore partially differentiated according to the following tracks: 1. Strategy 2. International Management 3. Marketing 4. Leadership and Management 5. Entrepreneurship and Innovation. 6. Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications Upon completion of the program students have: K1. a systematic understanding of relevant knowledge about organisations, their external (and international) environment and how they are managed; a critical awareness of current international

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issues in business and management which is informed by leading edge research and practice in the field; K2. an understanding of academic research methods to analyze business and management issues; K3. insight and basic knowledge of the theories and approaches in different specializations of business studies; K4. a level of knowledge which makes him or her a specialist in one of the following specialisations Business Administration: Specialisation Strategy: K5. understanding of the main strategic issues that firms face in relation to how they interact with their competitive and institutional environments and how they are organized internally. K6. knowledge of the main theories in the field of strategy. K7. the ability to critically reflect on the main theories in the field of strategy, based on an understanding of their relative strengths and limitations. K8. the ability to apply the main theories of strategy in analyses of strategic issues faced by firms in practice. Specialisation International Management: K9. understanding of how countries differ systematically in terms of resource endowments, market opportunities, culture and regulatory frameworks. K10. understanding of the various ways in which organizations engage in international business. K11. gained the familiarity with the main theoretical lenses used to understand dynamics at the firm and country level, respectively and in interaction. K12. the ability to apply theoretically-derived analytical tools and frameworks to real-world international business problems. K13. the ability to think critically and holistically across multiple strategic issues in the global business environment. Specialisation Leadership and Management: K14. knowledge of the theories of leadership and human resource management and ability to use this knowledge to analyse problems and challenges organizations face in terms of managing individuals, teams and organisations. K 15. the ability to critically reflect on the main theories in the fields of leadership and human resource management and know their limitations as well as their potential to guide leadership and management practice. K 16. the ability to diagnose leadership and human resource management problems, dilemmas and interventions from an ethical perspective and in terms of the balance between organizational and employee interests. Specialisaion Marketing: K17. understanding of how marketing knowledge, models and instrument use have evolved over time and are context-specific. K18. knowledge of the key and contemporary models by which marketers can analyze and answer strategic marketing problems. K19. learned the key models to understand consumer behavior and the implications of that knowledge for marketing decisions K20. the ability to apply theoretically-derived analytical tools and frameworks to real-world strategic and tactical marketing problems. K21. understanding of the breadth and depth of available marketing tactics to execute marketing strategies in the most effective way.

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Specialisation Entrepreneurship and Innovation: K22. knowledge and understanding of theories, models and issues in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. K23. understanding the complexity and dynamics of the process of new (social or commercial), venture creation, corporate entrepreneurship and innovation management in the context of globalized world in which sustainability stands central. K24. understanding and reflection on the main models and theories in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation, and their applicability to the practice of entrepreneurship and innovation management. K25. understanding of the role and importance of entrepreneurship and innovation for the development of companies, industries and the economy and be able to argue why this is the case. Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries K26. knowledge of the key theories and academic debates about entrepreneurship and management in the creative industries. K27. knowledge of the core business concepts such as market, organization, network and resource, and an understanding of what they mean in the context of the creative industries. K28. understanding of what makes creative industries different from ‘normal’ industries, and an ability to argue why this is the case. K29. the ability to reflect critically on academic theories and argue the extent to which these theories can be applied to creative industries business cases. 2. Skills-related exit qualifications S1. the ability to deal creatively and systematically with management issues in the professional practice; ability to work at the clarification or solution of a problem applying relevant theoretical and methodological choices; S2. the ability to tackle new, unknown and atypical problems and ones in which diverse aspects of business are concerned; on the basis of doing this, to be able to bring nuances to the existing business knowledge; S3. the ability to develop and conduct research of an academic nature independently, including formulating a hypothesis, finding and processing relevant literature, systematically collecting, interpreting and analysing empirical data, drawing conclusions and to apply these conclusion to complex business situations and in this way generate new insights; S4. the ability to understand the complexity of management problems under conditions of uncertainty and to formulate a well-balanced judgment; S5. understanding of the competitive, international, social, cultural and ethical environment in which managers are operating and with this insight, the ability to evaluate the viability of a business; S6. the ability to cope with ethical dilemmas, to be sensitive to the interests and perspectives of relevant stakeholders and to acknowledge corporate social responsibility and sustainability as important aspects in decision-making; S7. the ability to report clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate media, to academic and professional audiences and to advise organisations on the basis of research; S8. the ability to cooperate and communicate constructively in multidisciplinary and international teams; S9. the ability to independently follow new developments in business based on scientific research; ability to find relevant scientific, professional literature, study this critically and determine its value; to determine the applicability of these developments in a specific context;S10. the ability to acquire new scientific knowledge of and insights into disciplines related to Business Studies, and to use these insights to resolve business issues. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. an attitude of constructive (multidisciplinary) cooperation within a team; 31


A2. A3. A4.

A5.

an active attitude towards learning and research based on the realisation that learning never stops, also with respect to business-related problems; realising that people, as well as the actions of people within a socio-economic-political context, play a crucial role in organisational success; realising that the reality of a functional organisation is not simple because, depending on the chosen perspective, insights into problems and causes may shift; this demands an open attitude towards different (disciplinary) visions; an understanding of the international, social, cultural and ethical context within which business is practised.

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria 1. Applicants are required to have the following knowledge and skills on a third-year Bachelor-level: ‐ Knowledge of business related issues, theories and discussions in at least two of the following fields: Strategy, International Management, Organization, Marketing, Leadership, Entrepreneurship or Organisational Psychology ‐ The ability to critically reflect on theories and research ‐ The ability to conduct qualitative and quantitative research 2. Applications are assessed by the Admissions Board. 3. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 3.1.1, the Admissions Board will assess the applications and select students on the following criteria: a. motivation, as evidenced by a motivation letter and CV; b. being in good standing at previous institutions, as evidenced by a reference letter from an instructor at a previous institution. c. grade point average d. GMAT / GRE score 4. The selection procedure as described in 3.1.4 is not applicable for students from selected programmes, including the Bachelor in Economics and Business of the University of Amsterdam and the Premaster programme Business Studies. 5. Not applicable 6. The applicant has to meet all requirements before being allowed to enter the programme. Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Pre-Master education is governed by the regulations of the Executive Programmes of the faculty (the EP-OER). Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable Article 3.4 Application deadline An application for admission to the study programme must be submitted to the FEB Admission Office in the form of a digital registration at xxx by the following dates before the start of the academic year: a. 1 April for students from non-EU countries; b. 1 May for students from EU countries; c. 1 June for students with a Dutch diploma.

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Article 3.5 English language requirement Those possessing a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university or HBO institution satisfy the requirement of sufficient command of the English language. Additionally, prior knowledge of English can also be evidenced by: a. a diploma from a university or HBO study programme taught in English, or b. TOEFL test: minimum score: 92, at least 20 on each sub-score; c. TOEFL paper based test: 580 d. IELTS-test: minimum score: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score; e. Cambridge International Examinations: minimum score: A (FCE), B (CAE), B (CPE) Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

4. Curriculum Article 4.1 Components 1. The programme consists of a. mandatory courses b. track-specific courses c. elective courses d. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum Structure of the Master’s programme in Business Administration A study programme for the Master’s programme in Business Administration consists of: a. the Theories course of the chosen specialisation; b. a Theories course of one of the other specialisations; c. two core courses of the specialisation; d. two elective courses of the student’s choice, Theories courses excluded; e. the course Introduction to the Thesis (1 EC); f. the course Thesis Proposal (4 EC) of the chosen specialisation; g. one workshop in Research Methods (2 EC); h. one (out of two) workshop in Analysis (1 EC); i. Business Studies seminar (0.5 EC)

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First semester

Second semester

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Theories course in the chosen specialisation (6 EC)

Core course in the chosen specialisation (6 EC)

Introduction to the Thesis (1 EC)

Elective Master’s course (6 EC)

Elective Master’s course (6 EC)

Master's Thesis Business Administration (15 EC)

Theories course in a different specialisation (6 EC)

Core course in the chosen specialisation (6 EC)

Research Methods Workshop (2 EC)

Analysis Workshop (1 EC)

Business Studies

Business Ethics (0.5 EC)

Seminar (0.5 EC)

Thesis Proposal of the choses specialisation (4 EC)

Master's Thesis Business Administration

j. Business Ethics (0.5 EC) k. Master's Thesis Business Business Administration (15 EC). The Master’s thesis must be written about a subject that is closely related to the field of the chosen specialisation. This schedule only applies to students starting in September.

Course list The following course list is also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015. All courses carry 6 credits unless stated otherwise. Course Code

Course Name

Period

Compulsory courses for all specialisations: 6314M0216 Business Studies Seminar (0.5 EC) 6314M0217 Business Ethics (0.5 EC) 6314M0215 Introduction to the Thesis (1 EC)

1 2 and 5 3 and 6

_____________ _____________________________________________ Compulsory Methods-Workshops (one out of five): 6314M0225 Thesis Workshop Social Media Research (2 EC) 6314M0228 Thesis Workshop Experiment Design (2 EC) 6314M0226 Thesis Workshop Database Research (2 EC) 6314M0224 Thesis Workshop Qualitative Research / Case Studies (2 EC) 6314M0227 Thesis Workshop Survey Design (2 EC) Compulsory Analysis-Workshops (one out of two): 6314M0120 Thesis Workshop Qualitative Data Analysis (1 EC) 6314M0121 Thesis Workshop Quantitative Data Analysis (1 EC)

___________

5 and 2 5 and 2

Compulsory courses for the specialisation Strategy: 6314M0186 Theories of Strategy (6 EC) 6314M0234 Strategy and Organisation Design (6 EC) 6314M0235 The Adaptive Organisation (6 EC)

1 2 2

Entry Requirement

___________

4 4 4 and 1 4 and 1 4 and 1

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6314M0218 6314M0250

Thesis Proposal Strategy (4 EC) Master’s Thesis Strategy (15 EC)

3 and 6 1,2,3,4,5,6

Compulsory courses for the specialisation International Management: 6314M0184 Theories of International Management (6 EC) 6314M0173 International Strategy (6 EC) 6314M0169 International Business Context (6 EC) 6314M0219 Thesis Proposal International Management (4EC) 6314M0251 Master’s Thesis International Management (15 EC)

1 and 4 2 and 5 2 and 5 3 and 6 1,2,3,4,5,6

Compulsory courses for the specialisation Marketing: 6314M0185 Theories of Marketing (6 EC) 6314M0159 Consumer Behaviour (6 EC) 6314M0179 Marketing Strategy (6 EC) 6314M0220 Thesis Proposal Marketing (4EC) 6314M0252 Master’s Thesis Marketing (15 EC)

1 and 4 2 and 5 2 and 5 3 and 6 1,2,3,4,5,6

Compulsory courses for the specialisation Leadership and Management: 6314M0229 Theories of Leadership and Management (6 EC) 6314M0117 Managing People Strategically (6 EC) 6314M0176 Leadership (6 EC) 6314M0222 Thesis Proposal Leadership and Management (4EC) 6314M0254 Master’s Thesis Leadership and Management (15 EC)

1 2 2 and 4 3 and 6 1,2,3,4,5,6

Thesis Proposal Strategy, Theories of Strategy, and Strategy and Organisation Design or The Adaptive Organisation

Thesis Proposal International Management, Theories of International Management, and International Strategy or International Business Context

Thesis Proposal Marketing, Theories of Marketing, and Consumer Behaviour or Marketing Strategy

Thesis Proposal Leadership and Management, Theories of Leadership and Management, and Managing People Strategically or Leadership

Compulsory courses for the specialisation Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries 6314M0212 Theories of Entrepreneurship and Management in the 1 35


6314M0213 6314M0162 6314M0221 6314M0255

Creative Industries (6 EC) Strategic Management and Marketing Theory in the Creative Industries (6 EC) Cultural Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6 EC) Thesis Proposal Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries (4EC) Master’s Thesis Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries (15 EC)

2 1 and 2 3 and 6 1,2,3,4,5,6

Compulsory courses for the specialisation Entrepreneurship and Innovation: 6314M0183 Theories of Entrepreneurship and Innovation (6 EC) 6314M0171 International Entrepreneurship (6 EC) 6314M0168 Innovation Management (6 EC) 6314M0223 Thesis Proposal Entrepeneurship and Innovation (4EC) 6314M0254 Master’s Thesis Entrepreneurship and Innovation (15 EC)

Thesis Proposal Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries, Theories of Entrepreneurship and Management in the Creative Industries, and Strategic Management and Marketing Theory in the Creative Industries or Cultural Entrepreneurship and Innovation

1 2 2 3 and 6 1,2,3,4,5,6

Thesis Proposal Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Theories of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and International Entrepreneurship or Innovation Management Electives (including the Master’s courses above, excluding the Theory-courses and Workshops): 6314M0157 Branding (6 EC) 4 6314M0158 Business and Sustainability (6 EC) 1 and 4 6314M0240 Managing Creativity 5 6314M0214 Change Management (6 EC) 5 6314M0161 Entrepreneurial Finance (6 EC) 5 6314M0236 Executing Strategy (6 EC) 1 6314M0239 Business Cases in New Technology(6 EC) 5 6314M0208 Design Driven Business Innovation (6 EC) 4 6314M0237 Cross Cultural Management (6 EC) 2 6314M0178 Management Consulting (6 EC) 5 6314M0257 Mergers and acquisitions 4

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6314M0238 6314M0231 6314M0122 6314M0123 6314M0164 6314M0256

Operational Excellence (6 EC) Performance Management (6 EC) Retail Strategy (6 EC)* Retail Marketing (6 EC)* Services Marketing (6 EC) Negotiations in B2B Markets

4 4 4 5 1and 5 2

* The enrolment procedure for these courses differs from the standard enrolment procedure. Details can be found in the course catalogue.

Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable Article 4.4 Electives 1. Courses listed in the course list in Article 4.2 which are not part of the mandatory curriculum may be included in the study programme as an elective. Entry requirements or capacity restrictions may apply. 2. In the MSc Business Administration, programme management offers pre-enrolment for some of the elective courses, in addition to the common course registration period. Students will receive information on how to apply for pre-enrolment by programme management. The programme director will strive to place every student according to their first preferences, as long as capacity allows that. The allocation will be based on motivation, consistency of the programme and/or grades. 3. Students are not allowed to enroll for more than one elective per block. 4. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met: a. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; b. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; c. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; d. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 3. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade. 2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component.

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Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 18 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions. Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

5. Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Adjustments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body. 2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements 1. If students have completed the old course in the list below, they do not have to follow the course next to it as it is listed in the study programme. Old course Strategic Organisation (6314M0189, 6 EC) Strategy, Technology and Competitive Advantage (6314M0160, 6 EC) Entrepreneurship in Science and Technology (6314M0163, 6 EC) Managing People in an International Context (6314M0119, 6 EC) Elective: Strategic Management and Marketing Theory in the Creatie industries (6314M0213, 6 EC)

New Course Strategy and Organisation Design (6314M0234, 6 EC) The Adaptive Organisation (6314M0235, 6 EC) Business Cases in New Technology (6314M0239, 6 EC) Cross Cultural Management (6314M0237, 6 EC) Managing Creativity (6314M0240, 6 EC)

2. The course Strategy and Organisation Design may be included in the study programme together with Strategic Organization 3. The course The Adaptive Organisation may be included in the study programme together with Strategy, Technology and Competitive Advantage. 4. The course Managing Creativity may be included in the study programme together with Strategic Management and Marketing Theory in the Creative Industries. 5. For all tracks, the entry requirements for the thesis for students who have started the programme before September 2014 are limited to the Thesis Proposal course of the track. Article 5.3 Publication 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 38


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B5 Master’s programme in Econometrics 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Econometrics CROHOnummer 60177 is offered full-time and part-time in English. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this Part Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake date for each of the study programme specialisations is 1 September. Students may also enroll on 1 February, but in that case the study programme cannot be fully completed within one year and the workload will not be spread evenly throughout the Academic year.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme The programme is aimed at developing an academic level of professional and intellectual ability. Students acquire knowledge of the scientific literature in the field of economics (including mathematical economics and econometrics) and receive training in the methods and skills needed to apply this knowledge. They are educated for professions in fields of business, policy or research that require academic levels of econometric knowledge. Further specialisation is developed by building on the broad knowledge of econometrics and mathematical economics acquired in the Bachelor’s programme in Econometrics and Operations Research or equivalent previous education. This specialisation may relate to general econometrics (focusing on the development and application of estimation and testing methods), financial econometrics (focusing on empirical analyses of financial markets), or mathematical economics (focusing on mathematical economic models). In particular, the degree programme prepares the student for research jobs in the fields of e.g. market analysis, consultancy or research agencies, financial institutions, or (semi) government institutions such as the Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis or a Ministry. For suitable candidates this study programme also provides access to a subsequent PhD programme. Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude. 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications The course provides knowledge of and insight into both national and international economic and management developments and opinions. Insight into issues means that the graduate is able to analyse these based on theoretical concepts, and is also able to be critical with respect to solutions chosen for problems in theory and practice and to develop by himself alternative solutions for which a sound basis exists. As regards substantive knowledge, a level is required for each course which makes the student a specialist in the field, or part of it. Detailed knowledge at a high academic level is combined with practical examples and applications. After successfully completing the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge: 40


K1. extensive knowledge of one of the following fields of application within econometrics or mathematical economics: micro-econometrics, financial econometrics, market imbalances and non-linear dynamics, game theory applications; K2. an understanding of the applicability, scope and limits of econometric methods in practical situations. 2. Skills-related exit qualifications: S1. the ability to conduct independent research, which includes being able to formulate a hypothesis and a plan outlining the approach to and the execution of the research S2. the ability to translate a problem from practice into a problem definition that can be analysed using methods from the field of econometric and mathematical economic methods and to translate the results of these analyses back to the practical setting; S3. the ability to quickly familiarise oneself with a field outside the chosen specialisation; S4. the ability to keep abreast of new developments in their field. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. a research-oriented attitude; A2. a primarily quantitative and analytical approach to practical social and business problems; A3. an understanding of the social context in which the profession is performed; this includes an understanding of the social role of policy recommendations based on econometric analyses (both in government and business); A4. the ability both to function independently and to cooperate constructively within a team; A5. a multidisciplinary attitude.

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria 1. Applicants to the master programme need to show that they have obtained the following knowledge and skills at the level of an academic bachelor programme: a) Micro economics b) Macro economics c) Finance d) Economic theory (advanced) e) Game theory (advanced) f) Econometrics (advanced) g) Time series analysis (advanced) h) Probability and mathematical statistics (as in a mathematics degree) i) Linear algebra (as in a mathematics degree) j) Calculus or analysis (as in a mathematics degree) 2. Applications are assessed by the Admissions Board. 3. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 1, the Admissions Board will assess the application on the following criteria: a. motivation, as evidenced by a motivation letter; b. being in good standing at previous institutions, as evidenced by a reference letter from an instructor at a previous institution. c. grade point average d. GMAT / GRE score 4. Not applicable 5. Not applicable 6. The applicant has to meet all requirements before being allowed to enter the programme.

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Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Not applicable Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable Article 3.4 Application deadline An application for admission to the study programme must be submitted to the FEB Admission Office in the form of a digital registration at xxx by the following dates before the start of the academic year: a. 1 April for students from non-EU countries; b. 1 May for students from EU countries; c. 1 June for students with a Dutch diploma. Article 3.5 English language requirement Those possessing a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university or HBO institution satisfy the requirement of sufficient command of the English language. Additionally, prior knowledge of English can also be evidenced by: a. a diploma from a university or HBO study programme taught in English, or b. TOEFL test: minimum score: 92, at least 20 on each sub-score; c. TOEFL paper based test: 580 d. IELTS-test: minimum score: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score; e. Cambridge International Examinations: minimum score: A (FCE), B (CAE), B (CPE) Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

4. Curriculum Article 4.1 Components 1. The programme consists of a. mandatory courses b. track-specific courses c. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum Structure of the Master’s programme in Econometrics The programme consists of the following four parts: 1. compulsory courses (20 EC) from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics 2. electives (15 EC) from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics 3. electives (10 EC) at a level equivalent to the Master’s courses. Courses may also be chosen from the list of Master’s courses for Econometrics and/or Economics, Actuarial Science and Mathematical Finance, or the specialisation Finance from the Master’s programme in Business Economics. The inclusion of courses from other Master’s programmes is subject to the consent of both the Programme Director and the Examinations Board.

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4. Master’s Thesis Econometrics (15 EC). The Thesis has to be written, and electives have to be chosen, in accordance with the chosen track. First semester Period 1

Period 2

General Equilibrium Theory

Game Theory

Elective

Elective

Second semester Period 3 Advanced Econometrics 2

Advanced Econometrics 1

Period 4 Elective

Period 5

Period 6

Master's Thesis Econometrics

Elective Elective

Specialisation Econometrics A study programme for the specialisation Econometrics of the Master’s programme in Econometrics consists of: 1. compulsory Master’s courses (20 EC) from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics 2. the course Financial Econometrics (6414M0007, 5 EC) 3. the course Micro-econometrics (6414M0010, 5 EC) 4. elective from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics (5 EC) 5. electives (10 EC) 6. Master’s Thesis Econometrics (6414M022, 15 EC) on Econometrics. Course list The following course list is also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015. All courses carry 5 credits unless stated otherwise. All courses are only available for students who are admitted to the MSc Econometrics Course Code Course Name Compulsory courses for all specialisations: Master’s Thesis Econometrics (15 EC) 6414M0222

Period

Entry requirement

5+6

6414M0223

Master’s Thesis Financial Econometrics

5+6

At least 20 Ec completed from the Master programme At least 20 Ec completed from the Master programme

6414M0224

Master’s Thesis Mathematical Econometrics

5+6

At least 20 Ec completed from the Master programme

6414M0225

Master’s Thesis Free Track

5+6

At least 20 Ec completed from the Master programme

6414M0005 6414M0006 6414M0008 6414M0009

Advanced Econometrics 1 Advanced Econometrics 2 Game Theory General Equilibrium Theory

1+2 3 2 1

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Bounded Rationality Financial Econometrics Microeconometrics Non-linear Economics Dynamics Stochastic Calculus * Machine Learning for Econometrics Quantitative Marketing

2 4 4 1 4+5 2 4+5

Specialisation Financial Econometrics In order to be admitted to this specialisation the student’s Bachelor or deficiency programme must include the Bachelor’s course Mathematical and Empirical Finance (6012B0287). A study programme for the specialisation Financial Econometrics of the Master’s programme in Econometrics consists of: 1. compulsory Master’s courses (20 EC) from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics 2. the course Financial Econometrics (6414M0007, EC) 3. the course Stochastic Calculus (6414M0013, 5 EC) 4. elective from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics (5 EC) 5. the course Derivatives (6314M0108, 5 EC) 6. elective (5 EC) 7. Master’s Thesis Econometrics (6414M022, 15 EC) on Financial Econometrics. Specialisation Mathematical Economics A study programme for the specialisation Mathematical Economics of the Master’s programme in Econometrics consists of: 1. compulsory Master’s courses (20 EC) from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics 2. the course Non-linear Economic Dynamics (6414M0012, 5 EC) 3. the course Bounded Rationality (6414M0004, 5 EC) 4. elective from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics (5 EC) 5. electives (10 EC) 6. Master’s Thesis Econometrics (6414M022,15 EC) on Mathematical Economics Free track A study programme for the free track of the Master’s programme in Econometrics consists of: 1. compulsory Master’s courses (20 EC) from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics 2. Master’s courses (15 EC) from the list of Master’s courses in Econometrics 3. electives (10 EC) 4. Master’s Thesis Econometrics (6414M022, 15 EC) on Econometrics and/or Mathematical Economics Double degree programmes in Econometrics and Mathematics Programme In collaboration with the Mathematics Department of the Faculty of Science (the KdV Institute of the FNWI), two double degree programmes have been established for students desiring to earn a degree in both Econometrics and Mathematics: 1. A double degree programme in Mathematics and Econometrics; 2. A double degree programme in Econometrics and Stochastics and Financial Mathematics. The total scope of each of these programmes is 150 credits, and they both have the following general structure:

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56 credits for courses in Mathematics 45 credits for courses in Econometrics / Mathematical Economics. 6 credits for Academic Skills (taken at FNWI) 7 credits for electives at FEB and/or FNWI 30 credits for a joint Master’s thesis with a supervisor from FNWI and a supervisor from FEB, with and additional 6 credits for oral and written presentation at FNWI.

Study programmes must be approved by both the FEB Examinations Board and the Mathematics Examinations Board. These programmes must meet the standard requirements of the separate Master’s programmes that make up the double degrees: either the MSc in Stochastics and Financial Mathematics; or the MSc in Mathematics; or the MSc in Econometrics. The requirements for the 45 credits from courses in Econometrics / Mathematical Economics are set out in Chapter 6. The requirements for the 56 credits in courses in Mathematics for the track Mathematics and Econometrics are set out in the Teaching and Examination Regulations for the Master’s programme in Mathematics. The requirements for the 56 credits in courses in Mathematics for the track Econometrics and Stochastics and Financial Mathematics are set out in the Teaching and Examination Regulations for the Master’s programme in Stochastics and Financial Mathematics, Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable Article 4.4 Electives 1. Courses listed in the course list in Article 4.2 which are not part of the mandatory curriculum may be included in the study programme as an elective. Entry requirements or capacity restrictions may apply. 2. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met:: a. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; b. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; c. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; d. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 3. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade. 2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component. 45


Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 18 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions. Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

5. Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Adjustments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body. 2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements There are no transition arrangements applicable for 2014-2015. Article 5.3 Publication 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 2. The regulations are set out in the digital UvA Course Catalogue for each programme (studiegids.uva.nl). Article 5.4 Effective date This regulation come into force as of 1 September 2014 Thus drawn up by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 Advice from Board of Studies, Economics and Business (OC-E&B), on 14 February 2014 Fiscal Economics (OC-FE), on 27 February 2014 Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operations Research (OC-AEO), on 20 February 2014 Approved by the Faculty Student Council (FSR) on 24 July 2014 Approved by the Central Works Council (OR), 26 June (negative advice) and reaction from the dean on 10 July. Adopted by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014

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B6 Master’s programme in Economics 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Economics CROHOnummer 66401 is offered full-time and part-time in English. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this Part Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake date for each of the study programme specialisations is 1 September.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme Objective Economics is the study of human behaviour and social relationships, institutions, and processes in relation to the use and distribution of scarce, alternatively applicable resources. The programme is aimed at developing an advanced academic level of professional and intellectual ability whereby graduates are taught about the most recent scientific literature in the field of economics and are trained in the methods and skills needed to apply this knowledge to actual problems.within their chosen field of specialisation. Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude. 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications The student learns about the theories and analytical framework of modern economics and how to apply these to practical issues. The graduate is mindful of the limitations of these theories and this analytical framework, as well as their applications in practice. As regards substantive knowledge, a level is required which makes the student a specialist in the field, or part of it. Graduates will have such knowledge of one of the following subject areas: K1. Behavioural Economics and Game Theory K2. Industrial Organisation, Regulation and Competition Policy K3. Development Economics K4. International Economics and Globalisation K5. Monetary Policy and Banking K6. Public Economic Policy. More particularly, the following skills and attitudes will have been acquired in relation to these areas of study: 2. Skills-related exit qualifications: S1. the ability to evaluate scientific research in the area of study;

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S2. the ability to conduct scientific research at a scientific level. This means that the graduate will be able: (i) to formulate a substantiated, researchable problem statement, (ii) to find the sources needed to do the research, (iii) to make a substantiated choice from the methods available to analyse the problem, as well as the ability to apply these methods; S3. the ability to report clearly and concisely both orally and in writing about research at an academic level. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. an interdisciplinary and/or multidisciplinary attitude; A2. the ability both to function independently and to cooperate constructively within a team; A3. an understanding of the social context within which economics is practised.

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria 1. Applicants to the master programme need to show that they have obtained the following knowledge and skills at the level of an academic bachelor programme: a. Micro economics b. Macro economics c. Econometrics d. Mathematics and statistics Additionally, knowledge of computing programs such as STATA will be highly beneficial. 2. Applications are assessed by the Admissions Board. 3. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 1, the Admissions Board will assess the application on the following criteria: a. motivation, as evidenced by a motivation letter; b. being in good standing at previous institutions, as evidenced by a reference letter from an instructor at a previous institution. c. grade point average d. GMAT / GRE score 4. Not applicable 5. Not applicable 6. The applicant has to meet all requirements before being allowed to enter the programme. Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Not applicable Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable Article 3.4 Application deadline An application for admission to the study programme must be submitted to the FEB Admission Office in the form of a digital registration at xxx by the following dates before the start of the academic year: a. 1 April for students from non-EU countries; b. 1 May for students from EU countries; c. 1 June for students with a Dutch diploma. Article 3.5 English language requirement

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a. a diploma from a university or HBO study programme taught in English, or b. c. d. e.

TOEFL test: minimum score: 92, at least 20 on each sub-score; TOEFL paper based test: 580 IELTS-test: minimum score: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score; Cambridge International Examinations: minimum score: A (FCE), B (CAE), B (CPE)

Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

4. Curriculum Article 4.1 Components 1. The programme consists of a. mandatory courses b. track-specific courses c. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum The following curriculum is also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015. Within the Master’s programme in Economics there are six specialisations: 1. Behavioural Economics and Game Theory 2. Industrial Organisation, Regulation and Competition Policy 3. Development Economics 4. International Economics and Globalisation 5. Monetary Policy and Banking 6. Public Economic Policy. Structure of the Master’s programme in Economics First semester

Second semester

Period 1

Period 2

Period 3

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Microeconomics and Game Theory

Compulsory Master’s course in the chosen specialisation



Macroeconomics


Master’s Thesis Economics on the chosen specialisation

Master’s Thesis Economics on the chosen specialisation



Research Seminar for the specific specialisation

Course list The following course list is also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015.

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All courses carry a workload of 5 credits unless stated otherwise. Course Code Course Name Period Compulsory courses for all specialisations: 6414M0170 Applied Econometrics 1+2 6414M0161 Macroeconomics 1 6414M0164 Microeconomics and Game Theory 1 Compulsory courses for the specialisation Behavioural Economics and Game Theory: 6414M0226 Master’s Thesis Economics on Behavioural Economics 5+6 and Game Theory (15 EC)

Entry Requirement

Two of the three core courses + two of the four compulsory courses completed+participation in the Research Seminar

6414M0149 6414M0171 6414M0154 6414M0172 6414M0167 6414M0169

Advanced Game Theory Behavioural Economics Evolution and Behaviour Experimental Economics Neuroeconomics Research Seminar Behavioural Economics and Game Theory

2 2 4 3 4 4+5

At least 15 EC of the Master`s programme completed

Compulsory courses for the specialisation Industrial Organisation, Regulation and Competition Policy: 6414M0227 Master’s Thesis Economics on Industrial Organisation, 5+6 Regulation and Competition Policy (15 EC)


6414M0150 6414M0151 6414M0153 6414M0172 6414M0168 ór 6414M0179 6414M0173

Advanced Industrial Organisation Competition Policy Empirical Market Analysis Experimental Economics Regulation, ór Economics of the Public Sector Research Seminar Industrial Organisation, Regulation and Competition Policy

2 4 4 3 2 2 4+5


Compulsory courses for the specialisation Development Economics 6414M00228 Master’s Thesis Economics on Development Economics (15 EC)

5+6


6414M0172 6414M0157 6414M0158 6414M0178 6414M0165 6414M0174

Experimental Economics Globalisation, Growth and Development Human Development Impact Evaluation: Development and Public Policy Microeconomics for Development Research Seminar Development Economics

3 4 4 2 2 4+5

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6414M0153, ór 6414M0152, ór 6414M0156 6414M0155 6414M0159 6414M0160 6414M0162 6414M0175

Empirical Market Analysis, ór Economic Growth, ór Public Finance and Fiscal Policy Financial Institutions and Banking International Economic Cooperation International Finance International Trade Theory and Policy Research Seminar International Economics and Globalisation

4 4 4 3 2 2 4 4+5


Compulsory courses for the specialisation Monetary Policy and Banking 6414M00230 Master’s Thesis Economics on Monetary Policy and 5+6 Banking (15 EC)


6414M0152 6414M0155 6414M0160 6414M0166 6414M0156 6414M0176

Economic Growth Financial Institutions and Banking International Finance Monetary Theory Public Finance and Fiscal Policy Research Seminar Monetary Policy and Banking

4 3 2 2 4 4+5


Compulsory courses for the specialisation Public Economic Policy 6414M0231 Master’s Thesis Public Economic Policy (15 EC)

5+6


6414M0151, ór 6414M0152 6414M0155, ór 6414M0172 6414M0178, ór 6414M0179 6414M0156 6414M0168 6414M0177

Competition Policy, ór Economic Growth Financial Institutions and Banking, ór Experimental Economics Impact Evaluation: Development and Public Policy, ór Economics of the Public Sector Public Finance and Fiscal Policy Regulation Research Seminar Public Economic Policy

4 4 3 3 2 2 4 2 4+5


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Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable Article 4.4 Electives 1. Courses listed in the course list in Article 4.2 which are not part of the mandatory curriculum may be included in the study programme as an elective. Entry requirements or capacity restrictions may apply. 2. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met:: a. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; b. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; c. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; d. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 5. An elective course cannot substitute any obligatory course 6. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade. 2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component. Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 18 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions. Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

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5. Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Adjustments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body. 2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements There are no transition arrangements applicable for 2014-2015. Article 5.3 Publication 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 2. The regulations are set out in the digital UvA Course Catalogue for each programme (studiegids.uva.nl). Article 5.4 Effective date This regulation come into force as of 1 September 2014 Thus drawn up by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 Advice from Board of Studies, Economics and Business (OC-E&B), on 14 February 2014 Fiscal Economics (OC-FE), on 27 February 2014 Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operations Research (OC-AEO), on 20 February 2014 Approved by the Faculty Student Council (FSR) on 24 July 2014 Approved by the Central Works Council (OR), 26 June (negative advice) and reaction from the dean on 10 July Adopted by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014

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Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Deel B7 Master’s Programme in Fiscal Economics

B7 Master’s programme in Fiscal Economics 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Fiscal Economics CROHOnummer 66402 is offered full-time in Dutch. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC. 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this Part Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake date for each of the study programme specialisations is 1 September. Students may also enrol on 1 February, but in that case the study programme cannot be fully completed within one year and the workload will not be spread evenly throughout the Academic year.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme Objective The course has the objective of educating students so that they possess a high-grade academic level of knowledge of the modern fiscal economics literature, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge adequately. Although orientation towards a career is important, academic education stands foremost. Fiscal Economics is concerned with the study of tax law from an economic perspective. Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude. 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications The course offers knowledge and insight into both the national and international economic situation and opinions. Insight into issues means that the graduate is able to analyse these based on theoretical concepts, and is also able to be critical with respect to solutions chosen for problems in theory and practice and to develop by himself alternative solutions for which a sound basis exists. As regards substantive knowledge, a level is required which makes the student a specialist in the field, or part of it. Detailed knowledge at a high academic level is combined with practical examples and applications. After successfully completing the course, students have the following knowledge: K1. knowledge of the relationship between the treasury and the enterprise; K2. knowledge of corporation tax; K3. knowledge of financial reporting; and also on completion of the track Fiscal Economics: K4. knowledge of formal tax law; K5. knowledge of international tax law and dividend tax. 54


and also on completion of the track Tax Compliance: K6. knowledge of responsible processing of tax in declarations with national elements; K7. knowledge of responsible processing of tax in declarations with international elements. 2. Skills-related exit qualifications: S1. the ability to conduct research with an abstract, academic character, including the formulation of a hypothesis and the seeking out of the necessary sources; S2. the ability to report clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, about research at an academic level. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. a multidisciplinary attitude; A2. the ability both to function independently and to cooperate constructively within a team; A3. an understanding of the social context within which Fiscal Economics is practised.

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria 1. Applicants to the master programme need to show that they have obtained the following knowledge and skills at the level of an academic bachelor programme: a. Financial accounting b. Management accounting c. Finance d. Corporate Law e. Qualitative and quantitative research methods including mathematical methods Additionally, knowledge of internal control systems and auditing will be highly beneficial. 2. Applications are assessed by the Admissions Board. 3. In addition to the requirements listed in paragraph 1, the Admissions Board will assess the application on the following criteria: a. motivation, as evidenced by a motivation letter; b. being in good standing at previous institutions, as evidenced by a reference letter from an instructor at a previous institution. c. grade point average d. GMAT / GRE score 4. Not applicable 5. Not applicable 6. The applicant has to meet all requirements before being allowed to enter the programme. Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Not applicable Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable Article 3.4 Application deadline An application for admission to the study programme must be submitted to the FEB Admission Office in the form of a digital registration at xxx by the following dates before the start of the academic year: a. 1 April for students from non-EU countries; b. 1 May for students from EU countries; c. 1 June for students with a Dutch diploma. 55


Article 3.5 English language requirement Those possessing a Bachelor’s degree from a Dutch university or HBO institution satisfy the requirement of sufficient command of the English language. Additionally, prior knowledge of English can also be evidenced by: a. a diploma from a university or HBO study programme taught in English, or b. TOEFL test: minimum score: 92, at least 20 on each sub-score; c. TOEFL paper based test: 580 d. IELTS-test: minimum score: 6.5, at least 6 on each sub-score; e. Cambridge International Examinations: minimum score: A (FCE), B (CAE), B (CPE) Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

4. Curriculum Article 4.1 Components 1. The programme consists of a. mandatory courses b. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum First semester Period 1

Period 2

Financiële Verslaggeving (6 EC)

Vennootschaps belasting (6 EC)


Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Transfer Pricing (6 EC)

Belastingheffing van Concerns (6 EC)*

Corporate Tax Compliance (3 EC)

Master’s Thesis Fiscale Economie (12 EC)**

Tax Compliance Formeel (3 EC)

Internationaal Belastingrecht (9 EC)*

Tax Accounting (9 EC)

Master’s Thesis Fiscale Economie (12 EC)**

*These courses are provided by the Faculty of Law (Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid or FdR). Enrolment for lectures as well as for interim and other examinations for these courses is in accordance with FdR regulations. **The Master’s Thesis Fiscale Economie may be written at either the FEB or the FdR, subject to the consent of the Programme Director.

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Course list The following course list is also included in the digital UvA Course Catalogue 2014-2015. Course Code 6414M0232 3364CON3V 6414M0186 6414M0208

Course Name Master’s Thesis Fiscal Economics(12 EC) Belastingheffing van Concerns (6 EC) Financiële Verslaggeving (6 EC) Tax Accounting (9 EC)

Period 4+5+6 4 1 5

Tax Compliance Formeel (3 EC) Internationaal belastingrecht (9 EC)* Vennooschapsbelasting (6 EC) Transfer Pricing (6 EC) Corporate Tax Compliance (3 EC)

2 4+5 1 2 5

6414M0210 3314DIV3A 6414M0207 6414M0185 6414M0209

Entry Requirements

Financiële Verslaggeving (6414M0186)

*These courses are provided by the Faculty of Law (Faculteit der Rechtsgeleerdheid or FdR), Enrolment for lectures as well as for interim and other examinations for these courses is in accordance with FdR regulations.

Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable Article 4.4 Electives 1. Courses listed in the course list in Article 4.2 which are not part of the mandatory curriculum may be included in the study programme as an elective. Entry requirements or capacity restrictions may apply. 2. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met: a. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; b. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; c. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; d. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 7. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade.

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2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component. Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 18 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions. Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

5. Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Adjustments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body. 2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements 1. Students who have started the Master’s programme before 1 September 2014 complete their study programme as it is defined in the Teaching and Examination Regulations of their start year. If necessary, they can use the table below to identify replacement courses for courses which are not offered anymore. Students who want to comply with the new study programme may substitute the old course with the replacement course listed on the same line. Old course

Replacement course

Fiscaal Bestuursrecht (3313FBS3VY, 6 EC)

Tax Compliance Formeel (6414M0210Y, 3 EC)

Europees belastingrecht, inleiding (3313IEB3VY, 3 EC)

No replacement course offered

Internationaal belastingrecht, grondslagen (3313GRI3VY, 3 EC)

No replacement course offered

Internationaal belastingrecht (3314DIV3AY, 10 EC) Belastingheffing van Concerns (3314CON3AY, 5 EC) Fiscus en Onderneming (6414M0187Y, 9 EC)

Internationaal belastingrecht (3314DIV3AY, 9 EC)

National Tax Compliance (6414M0191Y, 6 EC)

Vennootschapsbelasting (6414M0207Y, 6 EC)

Belastingheffing van Concerns (3364CON3VY, 6 EC) Tax Accounting (6414M0208Y, 9 EC)

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Tax Compliance & IT (6414M0190Y, 3 EC)

Corporate Tax Compliance (6414M0209Y, 3 EC)

Tax Compliance Capita Selecta (6414M0188Y, 6 EC)

No replacement course offered. Students who have not obtained the course Tax Compliance Capita Selecta in the academic year 2013-2014 should contact the programme director for a replacement course.

2. If students do not meet the requirement of 60 EC in their study programme after applying the transition arrangements mentioned in this Article, they should contact the programme director. Article 5.3 Publication 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 2. The regulations are set out in the digital UvA Course Catalogue for each programme (studiegids.uva.nl). Article 5.4 Effective date This regulation come into force as of 1 September 2014 Thus drawn up by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 Advice from Board of Studies, Economics and Business (OC-E&B), on 14 February 2014 Fiscal Economics (OC-FE), on 27 February 2014 Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operations Research (OC-AEO), on 20 February 2014 Approved by the Faculty Student Council (FSR) on 24 July 2014 Approved by the Central Works Council (OR), 26 June (negative advice) and reaction from the dean on 10 July Adopted by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014

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Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Deel B8 Master’s Programme in Operations Research

B8 Master’s programme in Operations Research 1. General provisions Article 1.1 Definitions Not applicable Article 1.2 Programme characteristics 1. The MSc Operations Research CROHOnummer 60904 is offered full-time in English. 2. The programme has a workload of 60 EC 3. The workload of the programme components is given in Chapter 4 of this Part Article 1.3 Enrolment The intake for the degree programme is no longer possible. Students who started the Master’s programme in the 2012-2013 academic year or earlier have the opportunity to complete their degree until August 31, 2015. Students who have not passed the OR-courses successfully before September 2013 are required to take a comparable OR-course at the VU University Amsterdam or from the Dutch Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics.

2. Programme content Article 2.1 Aim of the programme Objective The programme is aimed primarily at developing an academic level of intellectual ability, skills in applying and independently developing methods and insights in the field of operational research and management (ORM), for either practical purposes (including consultancy or management ) or scientific purposes (including policy and research and for any related profession’. There is particular emphasis on addressing logistic and operational problems using quantitative methods and optimisation techniques. Further specialisation is developed by building on the broad knowledge of the methods and techniques in OR and econometrics acquired in the Operations Research and Management track of the BSC in Econometrics and ORM or an equivalent previous education. The objectives are: i. the ability to independently position, translate and analyse a logistic or operational problem using the knowledge, insights, methods and resources available in the field of ORM and to use this as the basis for a practical study; ii. a specialisation in stochastic or deterministic Operational Research at an academic level. For suitable candidates this study programme also provides access to a subsequent PhD programme. Article 2.2 Exit qualifications There are three categories of exit qualifications: 1. Knowledge 2. Skills 3. Attitude. 1. Knowledge-related exit qualifications Graduates are expected to have acquired and/or extended knowledge of and insight into problem areas and the practical fields of Econometrics and ORM, as well as the functioning and application of related techniques and methods available. Insight into issues means that the graduate is able to analyse these based on theoretical concepts, and is also able to be critical with respect to solutions chosen for problems in theory and practice and to develop by himself alternative solutions for which a sound basis exists. As regards substantive knowledge, a level is required which makes the student a 60


specialist in the field, or part of it. Detailed knowledge at a high academic level is combined with practical examples and applications. After successfully completing the course, students will have acquired the following knowledge: K1. comprehensive knowledge of one of the fields of application within Operations Research & Management; K2. an understanding of the applicability, scope and limits of Operations Research and Management methods in practical situations. 2. Skills-related exit qualifications: S1. the ability to conduct independent research, which includes being able to formulate a hypothesis and a plan outlining the approach to and the execution of the research; S2. the ability to translate a problem from practice into a problem definition that can be analysed using methods from the field of Operations Research and Management, and to translate the results of these analyses back to the practical setting; S3. the ability to report clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, about research at an academic level, and to advise organisations on the basis of this research; S4. the ability to quickly familiarise oneself with a field outside the chosen specialisation; S5. the ability to keep abreast of new developments in their field. 3. Attitude-related exit qualifications: A1. a research-oriented attitude; A2. a primarily quantitative and analytical approach to practical social and business problems; A3. an understanding of the social context in which the profession is performed; this includes recognising the role of policy recommendations based on econometric and/or operational research and management analyses (both in government and business); A4. the ability both to function independently and to cooperate constructively within a team; A5. a multidisciplinary attitude.

3. Admission Article 3.1 Admission criteria It is not possible to start this programme anymore. No students will be accepted to this programme. Article 3.2 Pre-Master’s programme Not applicable. Article 3.3 Limited programme capacity Not applicable. Article 3.4 Application deadline Not applicable. Article 3.5 English language requirement Not applicable. Article 3.6 Free curriculum 1. Subject to certain conditions, the student has the option of compiling a curriculum of their own choice, which differs from the curricula mentioned in Chapter 4 of this part. Such a curriculum requires permission of the Examinations Board before the student enrolls in any of the courses in the curriculum. 2. The curriculum is comparable in terms of workload, content and academic level with the regular

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curricula. All components of the curriculum are at master level.

4. Curriculum Article 4.1 Components 1. The programme consists of a. mandatory courses b. track-specific courses c. thesis Article 4.2 Curriculum Master’s programme in Operations Research programme 1 The first programme consists of a workload of 60 credits of the following components: 1. Three compulsory Master’s courses (25 EC) a. Advanced Deterministic Operations Research (10 EC) b. Advanced Stochastic Operations Research (10 EC) c. Operations Research Cases 2 (5 EC) 2. One Elective (5 credits) 3. Internship and Master’s Thesis Operations Research (30 EC) First semester Period 1

Period 2

Advanced Deterministic Operations Research


Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Elective

Work Placement and Master's Thesis Operations Research

Advanced Stochastic Operations Research Operations Research Cases 2

Master’s programme in Operations Research programme 2 The second programme consists of a workload of 60 credits of the following components: 1. three compulsory Master’s courses (25 EC) a. Advanced Deterministic Operations Research (10 EC) b. Advanced Stochastic Operations Research (10 EC) c. Operations Research Cases 2 (5 credits) 2. four Electives (20 credits) 3. Master’s Thesis Operations Research (15 credits) First semester Period 1

Period 2


Advanced Deterministic Operations Research Advanced Stochastic Operations Research Operations Research Cases 2

Period 4

Period 5

Period 6

Elective

Elective

Elective

Master's Thesis Operations Research

Elective

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Course Code 6414M0113 6414M0115 6414M0111 6414M0112 6414M0109

Course Name Master’s Thesis Operations Research (15 EC) Internship and Master’s Thesis Operations Research (30 EC) Advanced Deterministic Operations Research (10 EC) Advanced Stochastic Operations Research (10 EC) Operations Research Cases 2

Period 5+6 4+5+6 1+2 1+2 1+2

Article 4.3 Practical training Not applicable Article 4.4 Electives 1. An elective outside the course list in Article 4.2 may be included if each of the following requirements are met: e. the course must be provided at Master’s level and should be relevant to the study programme; f. the course is successfully completed elsewhere during the period that the student is enrolled for a Master’s study programme at the FEB; g. the Programme Director for the study programme in question has provided the Examinations Board with a positive recommendation; h. there is no substantial overlap between the course concerned and any other courses in the Master’s study programme. 2. In exceptional cases, the Examinations Board may allow one or more courses of other university Master’s programmes to be included as a substitute for Master’s courses provided by the FEB. The unit must correspond in terms of content, depth and workload with the FEB Master’s course in respect of which substitution is requested. The requirements specified in paragraph 3 above must be met. Article 4.5 Component enrolment requirements Enrolment in a programme component may be subject to entry requirements. Any such requirements are stated in the course list in Article 4.2 of this Part. Article 4.6 Participation requirements 1. If a programme component involves mandatory attendance, students may miss at most one of the mandatory sessions. Students may be asked to submit a compensation assignment for this missed session. If a student misses more than one of the mandatory sessions, they cannot complete the programme component with a passing grade. 2. In specific cases the Examinations Board can allow students to miss more sessions than indicated in paragraph 1 of this Article. In all cases, students have to submit extra assignments to compensate for their absence in addition to the assignments which are already part of the programme component. Article 4.7 Exemptions A maximum of 18 credits in the Master’s curriculum may be accumulated through granted exemptions. Article 4.8 Validity period of examinations Not applicable. Article 4.9 Degree Students who have successfully completed their Master's examination are awarded a Master of Science degree. The degree awarded is stated on the diploma.

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5. Transition and final provisions Article 5.1 Adjustments and periodic review 1. Any amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations will be adopted by the dean after taking advice from the relevant Board of Studies. A copy of the advice will be sent to the authorised representative advisory body. 2. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations requires the approval of the authorised representative advisory body if it concerns components not related to the subjects of Section 7.13, paragraph 2 sub a to g and v, as well as paragraph 4 of the WHW and the requirements for admission to the Master's programme. 3. An amendment to the Teaching and Examination Regulations can only pertain to an academic year that is already in progress if this does not demonstrably damage the interests of students. Article 5.2 Transition arrangements There are no transition arrangements applicable for 2014-2015. Article 5.3 Publication. 1. The Dean shall ensure appropriate publication of these Regulations, as well as of any adjustments to them. 2. The regulations are set out in the digital UvA Course Catalogue for each programme (studiegids.uva.nl). Article 5.4 Effective date This regulation come into force as of 1 September 2014 Thus drawn up by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014 Advice from Board of Studies, Economics and Business (OC-E&B), on 14 February 2014 Fiscal Economics (OC-FE), on 27 February 2014 Actuarial Sciences, Econometrics and Operations Research (OC-AEO), on 20 February 2014 Approved by the Faculty Student Council (FSR) on 24 July 2014 Approved by the Central Works Council (OR), 26 June (negative advice) and reaction from the dean on 10 July Adopted by the dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business on 24 July 2014

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Onderwijs- en Examenregeling Masteropleidingen Faculteit Economie en Bedrijfskunde 2014-2015 Bijlage I

Bijlage I Overzicht artikelen waarvan in de WHW is bepaald dat deze in de OER moeten worden opgenomen (omkaderde artikelen): Deel A art. 1.1 art. 2.1 art. 3.2 art. 4.2 art. 4.3 art. 4.4 art. 4.5 art. 4.7 art. 4.8 art. 4.9 art. 4.10 art. 4.11 art. 5.1 art. 5.2

7.13 lid 1 WHW 7.13 lid 2 sub w 7.13 lid 2 sub e 7.13 lid 2 sub h en l 7.13 lid 2 sub n 7.13 lid 2 sub o 7.13 lid 2 sub j, h 7.13 lid 2 sub r 7.13 lid 2 sub k 7.13 lid 2 sub p 7.13 lid 2 sub q 7.13 lid 2 sub a 7.13 lid 2 sub u 7.13 lid 2 sub m

Deel B art. 1.2 art. 2.1 art. 2.2 art. 3.1 art. 4.1 art. 4.2 art. 4.3 art. 4.4 art. 4.5 art. 4.6 art. 4.8

7.13 lid 2 sub i 7.13 lid 1 sub b, c 7.13 lid 2 sub c 7.25 lid 4 7.13 lid 2 sub a 7.13 lid 2 sub e, h, j, l, 7.13 lid 2 sub t 7.13 lid 2 sub e, h, j, l, 7.13 lid 2 sub s 7.13 lid 2 sub d 7.13 lid 2 sub k

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Bijlage II Overzicht richtlijnen ex. 9.5 WHW UvA:

De indeling is een format dat als richtlijn is vastgesteld:

Deel A art. 4.5 lid 3 art. 4.6

laatste uitslag geldt Cijfers (5,5 als voldoendegrens)

datum besluit: 20 november 2012 inwerking getreden:1 september 2013

datum besluit: 14 februari 2008 inwerking getreden: 14 maart 2008 datum besluit: 14 februari 2008 inwerking getreden: 14 maart 2008

(5,1 t/m 5,9 worden niet gegeven als eindcijfer)

datum besluit: 27 januari 2014 inwerking getreden:1 september2014

art. 4.13

Fraude en plagiaat

datum besluit: 25 mei 2010 inwerking getreden:1 september 201

Deel B art. 3.1 lid 6

Ingangseisen masteropleiding

datum besluit: 22 juni 2006 inwerking getreden: 22 juni 2006 ingetrokken per 1 september 2014

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