Master of Science in Business Economics
One year. Countless ways to shape your business career.
Looking for a flexible master’s degree with strong international career opportunities?
The one-year Master’s in Business Economics at the University of Antwerp combines academic expertise with the freedom to personalise your studies. Choose from 8 majors and a wide range of electives in areas such as finance, marketing, sustainability, data analytics and supply chain management.
Throughout the programme, you'll learn how businesses respond to today’s economic challenges, from digital transformation and sustainability to strategy and global markets, while also developing a forward-looking approach to complex business problems.
A day in the life at the UAntwerp
Choose your major
The Master in Business Economics lets you specialise in the area that fits your interests and career goals. You choose one of 8 majors:
Accounting
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Digital Organisation
Finance
Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Organisation, Strategy and International Business
Transport and Logistics
What's included in your study?
Besides a flexible programme with plenty of opportunities for personal development, you'll also:
- get to discover the city of Antwerp. In the first semester you’ll discover Antwerp's global fashion or diamond industry, while in the second semester you'll get a behind-the-scenes look at the Port of Antwerp;
- get to take part in our buddy programme, helping you connect with local, Belgian students from day one;
- have the opportunity to become a student ambassador;
- and take part in our Shape Your Career track, a four-session programme designed to help you launch your career.
Career opportunities
After you complete the Master of Business Economics, tons of exciting job opportunities will be at your fingertips. You'll have your pick of positions in the consultancy, audit and assurance, banking and insurance sectors, or at industrial and commercial organisations.
What the numbers show:
80% of Business Economics graduates find a job within 6 months of completing the programme.
Our alumni work in 27 different countries around the world, and they come from 63 different nationalities.
1 in 3 graduates choose to stay and build their career in Belgium.
If you want to stay in Belgium after graduation, you have a full orientation year to find a job or start your own company.
Rankings and accreditations
The University of Antwerp holds three of the most prestigious business school accreditations in the world: AACSB, EQUIS and EFMD. These accreditations confirm the quality of your degree and open doors to international opportunities on every continent.
UAntwerp in the global rankings:
Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2025: only Flemish university in the top 100 worldwide.
Times Higher Education World University Ranking 2026: #170.
QS World University Ranking 2026: #280.
Meet our students
Frequently asked questions
What can you do with a Master in Business Economics?
With a Master in Business Economics, you can work in consultancy, finance, banking, audit and assurance, marketing, logistics, or start your own business. 80% of UAntwerp Business Economics graduates find a job within 6 months, working in 33 different countries. Find out more about our alumni and their career paths.
How long is the Master in Business Economics at UAntwerp?
The programme consists of 60 ECTS credits, and usually takes one year to complete. Our intakes start in September, and you'll have exams in January and June, and possible retakes in August. Found out more about the structure of the programme.
What are the admission requirements for the Master in Business Economics?
Admission requirements depend on your previous degree and background. Visit the admission and enrolment page for full details on entry requirements, language tests and the application process.
What are the application deadlines?
Your application deadline on your nationality or residence status.
- If you are not a national of a European Economic Area (EEA) country, you must submit your application by 28 February. Hard copy documents must be received by 31 May.
- If you are an EEA national or you live in Belgium with a valid long-term residence permit, you must submit your application by 31 May. Hard copy documents must be received by 30 June.
For detailed information, please consult our admission procedure page.
Is there a preparatory programme?
Yes! You may be assigned a personalised preparatory programme of up to 54 ECTS. Based on your previous studies, you can receive exemptions, which are assessed individually by the Board of Admissions. Depending on your study load, you may also be allowed to take selected master's courses alongside your preparatory programme.
You don't apply for the preparatory programme separately. Simply apply for the master's programme, and if needed, the Board of Admissions will create a customised preparatory programme for you.
Can I stay in Belgium after completing my study?
International students from outside the EEA can apply for a one-year orientation stay in Belgium to find a job or start a company. On average, 1 in 3 Business Economics graduates from UAntwerp choose to stay in Belgium after graduation.
Can I also do a double degree?
Yes! The Master of Business Economics also offers a unique double degree programme, together with Solvay Brussels School of Economics & Management (ULB). This gives you the opportunity to study at two top schools in Belgium and obtain two Master's degrees in two years' time.
In the first year, you study Economics in Brussels, and in your second year Business Economics in Antwerp.