Business and Economics
Program Overview
Bachelor's Student Guide: English-Taught Program
Business and Economics (BSc)
The Business and Economics program is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that provides students with a solid foundation in business administration and economics. The program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing global business environment.
Structure and Content
The program consists of a range of courses that cover key areas of business and economics, including:
- Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Management
- Business Law
Curriculum
The curriculum is designed to provide students with a broad-based education in business and economics, as well as the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of interest. The program includes a range of core courses, elective courses, and a bachelor's thesis.
Bachelor's Thesis
The bachelor's thesis is a compulsory component of the program, which requires students to undertake an independent research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The thesis provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts to real-world problems and demonstrate their research skills.
Courses, Exams & Written Papers
The program includes a range of courses that are assessed through exams, written papers, and other forms of evaluation. Students are required to complete a minimum number of credits to graduate, and must also meet the program's academic performance requirements.
Types of Courses and Exams
The program includes a range of course types, including:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Exams
- Written papers
Exam Retakes
Students who fail an exam are allowed to retake it, subject to certain conditions. The program's exam retake policy is designed to ensure that students have a fair opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the course material.
Digital Exams
The program uses digital exams to assess student learning outcomes. Digital exams provide a flexible and convenient way for students to complete exams, and also help to reduce the program's environmental footprint.
Minimum Academic Performance
To graduate from the program, students must meet the minimum academic performance requirements. These requirements include:
- Completing a minimum number of credits
- Achieving a minimum grade point average
- Completing the bachelor's thesis
At Least 16 ECTS Credits
Students must complete at least 16 ECTS credits per semester to meet the program's academic performance requirements. This ensures that students make steady progress towards completing the program and do not fall behind in their studies.
Within Four Semesters
Students must complete the program within four semesters. This provides students with a clear timeline for completing the program and helps to ensure that they stay on track to graduate.
Study Internationally
The program provides students with the opportunity to study internationally through exchange semesters, international short programs, and other forms of international mobility. Studying internationally provides students with a unique opportunity to experience different cultures, learn new languages, and develop a global perspective.
Exchange Semester
The exchange semester is a compulsory component of the program, which requires students to spend a semester studying at a partner university overseas. The exchange semester provides students with the opportunity to experience a different academic environment, learn from international faculty, and develop a global network of contacts.
International Short Programs
The program also includes international short programs, which provide students with the opportunity to participate in short-term study programs overseas. International short programs are designed to provide students with a unique learning experience, and may include components such as language training, cultural immersion, and industry visits.
Financial Support
The program provides financial support to students who participate in international mobility programs. Financial support may include scholarships, grants, and other forms of funding, and is designed to help students offset the costs of studying overseas.
Credit Transfer
The program allows students to transfer credits from other institutions, subject to certain conditions. Credit transfer provides students with the opportunity to recognize prior learning and experience, and may help to reduce the time it takes to complete the program.
Transfer Credits from School
Students may be able to transfer credits from school, subject to certain conditions. Transfer credits from school may include credits earned through advanced placement courses, international baccalaureate courses, or other forms of prior learning.
Transfer Credits from Other Studies
Students may also be able to transfer credits from other studies, subject to certain conditions. Transfer credits from other studies may include credits earned through previous university studies, vocational training, or other forms of prior learning.
Grants and Scholarships
The program provides grants and scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, or other forms of merit. Grants and scholarships may include:
- Merit-based scholarships
- Mobility grants
- External funding
Merit-Based Scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence. Merit-based scholarships may include tuition fee waivers, living allowances, and other forms of support.
Mobility Grants
Mobility grants are awarded to students who participate in international mobility programs. Mobility grants may include funding for travel, accommodation, and other expenses related to studying overseas.
External Funding
The program also provides external funding to students, subject to certain conditions. External funding may include scholarships, grants, and other forms of support from external organizations, such as government agencies, foundations, and corporations.
Internship
The program includes an internship component, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical work experience in a real-world setting. The internship is designed to help students apply theoretical concepts to practical problems, and develop the skills and competencies necessary to succeed in their chosen career.
Earning ECTS Credits
Students may be able to earn ECTS credits for completing an internship, subject to certain conditions. ECTS credits for internships may include credits earned through work experience, project work, or other forms of practical learning.
Completing Your Studies
To complete the program, students must meet the academic performance requirements and complete all the necessary coursework. Completing the program provides students with a sense of achievement and fulfillment, and prepares them for a successful career in business and economics.
Reporting the Completion of Your Studies
Students must report the completion of their studies to the program administration, subject to certain conditions. Reporting the completion of studies provides students with a formal record of their academic achievement, and helps to ensure that they receive their degree certificate in a timely manner.
Graduation Documents
The program provides graduation documents to students who complete the program, subject to certain conditions. Graduation documents may include a degree certificate, a transcript of records, and other forms of official documentation.
Graduation Ceremony
The program includes a graduation ceremony, which provides students with a formal opportunity to celebrate their academic achievement. The graduation ceremony is an important milestone in the academic journey, and provides students with a sense of pride and accomplishment.
