Description
The Bachelor's Degree in Economics provides comprehensive scientific education in theoretical and applied economics, with emphasis on understanding, analysing, and addressing contemporary economic issues. Graduates acquire a strong foundation in economic theory, quantitative methods, and economic decision-making, as well as knowledge in specialised areas of economics and related disciplines, preparing them for professional careers and further postgraduate studies.
Relation to Employment
/ The degree provides the scientific and professional background required for employment in the public and private sectors, including businesses, financial institutions, consulting firms, research centres, and international organisations, in positions related to economic analysis, economic policy design and evaluation, finance, business analytics, and economic decision-making. It also provides graduates with the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a high school diploma and successful participation in national-level examinations or qualifying examinations.
Knowledge
Graduates acquire knowledge of microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, econometrics, public economics, international trade, economic policy, economic growth, business economics, and industrial organisation. They also gain knowledge in specialised fields of economics, including regional economics, energy economics, economics of innovation, and finance, as well as related disciplines such as statistics, accounting, marketing, business analytics, and regional and spatial planning.
Skills
Graduates develop skills in analysing and interpreting economic data, applying quantitative and econometric methods, using statistical software and information systems, evaluating economic policies and business strategies, and making evidence-based decisions to address complex economic challenges.
Competences
Graduates are able to analyse and interpret complex economic phenomena, evaluate alternative solutions to economic problems, apply quantitative methods and modern information tools to decision-making, formulate and assess economic and business strategies, and respond effectively to the demands of the public, private, and international economic environment with scientific rigour and professional responsibility.