Discover the dynamics of the international economy
Economics and Business Economics is a three year programme entirely in English. You will learn how business experts and policy makers attempt to stimulate both corporate and economic activity. The programme will give you the theoretical tools and analytical skills needed to address complex and sometimes controversial issues. During the first year – the foundation year – all students take the same course units. In year two you will either specialize in Business Economics, Economics or International Economics and Business.
| Required education: | An International/European Baccalaureate (including Maths Higher or Maths Standard/Methods and English), a secondary school or pre-university diploma from an EEA country that grants admission to an undergraduate programme in Economics or Business in your own country (including the equivalent of the IB/EB Maths Higher or Maths Standard/Methods and proof of English language skills), a secondary school or pre-university diploma from a non-EAA country; your diploma will be compared with the Dutch University Preparatory Certificate (VWO) and the IB/EB (including Maths Higher or Maths Standard/Methods and English). |
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Proof of English: TOEFL: 580/237/92, IELTS: 6.5, Cambridge Proficiency, Cambridge Advanced.
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Audience
- Business economics focuses on decision-making within an organization from an economic point of view.
- In Economics you learn to develop models with which to obtain an understanding of economic phenomena.
- In International Economics and Business you will learn how businesses should deal with stakeholders with diverse social norms and expectations. In the latter specialization a study period abroad is compulsory, in the other two this is optional.
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Discover how the international economy operates
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Course description
Your first year of E&BE will provide you with broad knowledge of general economics and business economics, focusing on subjects such as micro and macro economics. Many courses are internationally oriented and are based on practical case studies. Through various teaching methods you will learn skills such as giving presentations, building an argument and debating. After the first year you can choose one of two specializations: Economics or International Economics & Business. Those studying IE&B will learn another foreign language in addition to English, and are obligated to spend a period of six months abroad at a foreign partner university. For those who choose Economics, the second year entails courses on business economics and also provides further insight in micro and macro economics and public finances. After finishing the Bachelor you will have access to a number of corresponding Master's programmes.
Prospects
IE&B gives you the credentials to work at one of the great multinationals, or at an international governmental organization such as the IMF, the Worldbank or the EU. Small and medium enterprises are also increasingly looking for people who know how the economy functions on an international level. Economists are everywhere: in government jobs, banks, retirement companies, education, or working as entrepeneurs. They know how a business works and possess knowledge of consumer and producer behaviour (micro economics) and of national and international economics (macro economics).
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