Pre-Master's Programmes

After studying at the Hanze UAS, I worked as a junior researcher there. Recognizing the importance of a master’s degree to advance in research, I started exploring options to attain this. In this process, I found the MSc Finance at FEB to be a combination of some of the most interesting subjects of my BSc. This MSc, however, required a Pre-MSc.

With some overlap with my BSc program, the Pre-MSc provided a manageable workload, combinable with working part-time at the Hanze UAS. It also gave me the chance to join a diverse and mostly international  community, making new friends and enjoying new perspectives in the process. In addition to this, a great team of approachable lecturers always seemed willing to offer guidance, creating a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere in the faculty.

Aside from the community, I most enjoyed the courses Econometrics and Research Methods, which, combined with writing a research paper, gave me experience in quantitative research methods, while deepening my understanding of qualitative methods. What I learned in these courses and the Pre-MSc as a whole perfectly complemented what I had learned during my BSc program and my work.

Though I admit I was initially somewhat sceptical about the necessity of a pre-MSc, it proved to be a valuable stepping stone, allowing me to review and expand upon existing knowledge, while leaving space for part-time work.

A 30/45 EC programme has a duration of half a year to one full year, and a 60 EC programme has a duration of one year. Successful completion of all the mandatory courses of the Pre-Master’s programme grants you admission to the corresponding Master's programme.

Students who do not complete the Pre-MSc in one academic year can only get an extension and continue with their programme if they meet the threshold. For programmes/packages with more than 45 EC, 10 EC may be missing, for programmes/packages with less than or equal to 45 EC, 5 EC may be missing to be eligible for extension.