Study program Bachelor in Business Economics and Finance is designed in accordance with the Law on Higher Education and Bologna Declaration. Its main objective is to provide comprehensive and quality education, as well as to prepare generations of young professionals for successful business and/or academic careers in the field of business economics and finance. Special emphasis is placed on providing the students with fundamental knowledge in micro and macro economics, management and marketing, as well as highly specialized knowledge in business finance, public finance, financial markets and institutions, accounting, business and financial analysis, financial reporting, auditing and control.
The study program “Bachelor in Business Economics and Finance” presents to our students the various aspects and models of contemporary business, thus helping them understand the essence of business economics and finance and their significance for the development of economy and society as a whole. By mastering the content of this study program, our students become capable of doing business in the field of business economics, primarily in the domain of finance.
Undergraduate academic studies last 4 years and are worth 240 ECTS points/credits. Upon completion of the study program “Business Economics and Finance” students are conferred the academic title of a BACHELOR OF ECONOMICS (BEcon.). Having earned this academic title, students can continue on to master’s studies which last one year.
Teaching is carried out in small groups where students work in direct contact with their teachers and mentors. Emphasis is put on individual development of students, creativity, teamwork, practical knowledge and use of modern technology. Occasional visits of economic experts also contribute to the quality of lecturing.
Study programme curriculum
Bachelor in Business Economics and Finance
| Course Title | Semester | Lectures | Practical classes | ECTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I year | |||||
| 1. | Microeconomics | I | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 2. | Business Mathematics | I | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 3. | Economic Law | I | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| 4. | Financial Accounting | I | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 5. | Business Statistics | II | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 6. | Management | II | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 7. | Elective course 1 | II | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 8. | Elective course 2 | II | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Student chooses two courses from the list: | |||||
| * English language - general course | |||||
| * German Language - general course | |||||
| * French Language - general course | |||||
| * Sociology | |||||
| II year | |||||
| 1. | Macroeconomics | III | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 2. | Fundamentals of Information Systems | III | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3. | Marketing | III | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 4. | Managerial Accounting | III | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 5. | Financial Markets and Institutions | IV | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 6. | Banking | IV | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 7. | Elective course 3 | IV | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 8. | Elective course 4 | IV | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Student chooses two courses from the list: | |||||
| * Business English | |||||
| * Business German | |||||
| * Business French | |||||
| * Business Communication | |||||
| III year | |||||
| 1. | Banking and Payment Transactions | V | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 2. | Insurance | V | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3. | Entrepreneurship | V | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 4. | Business and Financial Analyses | V | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 5. | Corporate Finance | VI | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 6. | Human Resources Management | VI | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 7. | Elective Course 5 | VI | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 8. | Elective Course 6 | VI | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| Student chooses two courses from the list: | |||||
| * Stock Exchange and Stock Trading | |||||
| * Business Ethics | |||||
| * Marketing Research | |||||
| * Consumer Behavior | |||||
| Practical work/Internship | VI | - | - | 1 | |
| IV year | |||||
| 1. | Strategic Management | VII | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 2. | Investment Management | VII | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 3. | Balance of payments - Theory and Policy | VII | 2 | 3 | 7 |
| 4. | Public Finance | VII | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| 5. | Business Information Systems | VIII | 3 | 4 | 8 |
| 6. | Auditing and Control | VIII | 4 | 3 | 8 |
| 7. | Elective Course 7 | VIII | 3 | 3 | 7 |
| Student chooses one course from the list: | |||||
| * International Finance | |||||
| * Marketing in Service Industry | |||||
| Final paper - Diploma paper | VIII | - | - | 7 | |
| Total number of ECTS points for four years | 240 | ||||
