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Overview
Networks play an increasingly dominant role in many social, business, and economic environments.
Moreover, network data becomes increasingly relevant and available due to the rise of online social media and digitisation. The Econometrics of Networks programme from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is offered by
Upon successful completion of the course, students will:
- become acquainted with different statistical methodologies for analysing networks while learning how to see these different methodologies complementing each other.
- learn to model network problem situations mathematically, and adapt the methods learned to new situations at hand.
- be able to recognise, understand, and analyse societal and business problems in which networks are central.
- learn how networks affect supply and demand in markets, how this leads to market failures, and how government policies can address these.
Programme Structure
Topics included:
- Elements of Graph Theory
- Graphs and Matrices
- Bipartite Graphs
- Core-periphery Networks and Nested Split Graphs
- Network Statistics: Average path length, clustering and assortativity
- Centrality in Networks: Degree, eigenvector, Katz-Bonacich centrality and Google's Page Rank
- Network Visualization: Force-directed, circular and layered layout
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 7 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT 92
Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Economics Information Technology (IT) Econometrics View 24 other Short Courses in Economics in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT 92
Other requirements
General requirements
- The course will be accessible to advanced undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners from related fields.
- Apart from Bachelor's and Master's students, we also welcome PhD staff to apply to the course.
Tuition Fee
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International
1050 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1050 EUR for the full programme during 7 days. -
EU/EEA
1050 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1050 EUR for the full programme during 7 days.
- Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €700
- Students at Partner Universities of VU Amsterdam: €950
- Students and PhD candidates at non-partner universities of VU Amsterdam: €1050
- Professionals: €1250
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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