Program Overview

Economics and Finance

Program Overview

The BSc degree in Economics and Finance at EUC encompasses the development of key competencies in the specialized study of economics, while building sought-after skills in applied finance. In a world of fluctuating markets and challenging business environments, a degree in Economics and Finance trains students to use economic and finance theory to make valuable and ethical decisions across the sectors.

Program Details

• Duration: 4 years
• Mode of Study: On Campus
• ECTS: 240
• Languages: English

Program Structure

• General Education Requirements: 12 ECTS
• Business Core Requirements: 96 ECTS
• Major Requirements and Electives: 114 ECTS
• Free Electives: 18 ECTS

Major Requirements

• Mathematics for Economists: 6 ECTS
• Financial Markets Regulations and Compliance: 6 ECTS
• Financial Management and Control: 6 ECTS
• Money and Banking: 6 ECTS
• Intermediate Microeconomics: 6 ECTS
• Investments: 6 ECTS
• Portfolio Management: 6 ECTS
• Intermediate Macroeconomics: 6 ECTS
• Managerial Economics: 6 ECTS
• International Trade: 6 ECTS
• Econometrics I: 6 ECTS
• Business Research: 6 ECTS
• Major Electives: 42 ECTS (students select seven courses or six if they select BUS405)

Major Electives

• Labour Economics: 6 ECTS
• International Economics: 6 ECTS
• Internship: 6 ECTS
• Multinational Corporate Finance: 6 ECTS
• Financial Risk Management: 6 ECTS
• Advanced Macroeconomics: 6 ECTS
• Options and Futures: 6 ECTS
• Econometrics II: 6 ECTS
• Economics of the European Union: 6 ECTS
• Economic Development and Growth: 6 ECTS
• Undergraduate Thesis: 12 ECTS
• Business Simulations: 6 ECTS

ACCA/ACA Exemptions

The degree in Economics and Finance at EUC is also excellent preparation for the accounting industry. Students earn up to six exemptions for the ACCA and up to four exemptions for the ICAEW (ACA) professional accounting qualifications.

Erasmus+ Exchange

School of Business students participate in the Erasmus+ exchange program where they study for one or two semesters in a partner university in one of the member states of the European Union. The EUC Erasmus Office coordinates and supports participants throughout the process. Funding is provided by the Cyprus Erasmus National Agency and covers traveling and living expenses. EU and Non-EU nationals are eligible to participate in the Erasmus+ student exchange program.

PEAK

The School of Business students are introduced from an early stage into the world of start-ups and spin-offs at the Annual Entrepreneurship Boot camp organized by EUC-PEAK (Performance Enterprise Accelerator and Knowledge Innovation Center). EUC-PEAK targets to become a hub for research and aims to support and accelerate efforts of Entrepreneurship, Business Innovation, and Knowledge Transfer.

CFA Institute University Affiliation Program

European University Cyprus (EUC) has joined the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, recognizing its BSc in Economics and Finance for aligning with over 70% of the CFA curriculum and emphasizing ethics and professional standards. This affiliation supports students pursuing the prestigious CFA designation through exclusive resources and three CFA exam scholarships for 2025/26. It also strengthens EUC’s ties with the global CFA community, enhances faculty expertise, and ensures graduates are prepared for leadership in the finance sector.