BSc Economics and Business Economics
The bachelor’s programme in short:
• Learn how the economy works and the role of important institutions such as markets, governments, banks, and businesses
• Understand the core pillars of businesses (e.g. organisation, marketing, finance, accounting)
• Choose in which direction (economics, or business) to specialise after getting a firm basis in both
• Specialisation available (Economics, Economics and Management of Information, International Business Economics and Emerging Markets)
This bachelor’s programme is for you if you…
• want to get to the bottom of complex economic and societal problems from inflation to climate change;
• want to understand what makes a business successful and how business decisions are made;
• have an affinity for analytical thinking including the use of math and statistics;
• are curious about the underlying causes of economic and business news
• are not sure whether you prefer economics or business as your future career
Your future career
• In large multinationals, SMEs, multinational organisations, major financial institutions, accounting firms, government and non-profit organisations, etc.
• In strategic, advisory or consultancy roles, management and market research positions, IT planning and policy making in either the private or public sector
• In research departments at universities, (inter)governmental organisations, financial institutions, or NGOs
• Depends on the specialisations and electives you choose within the program, so you can modify you career trajectory while you learn about business, economics, and yourself