Programme Overview

What is the FEB Honours Bachelor Programme?

The aim of the honours bachelor programme is to encourage students to pursue their broader interests beyond their regular degree programme and to further develop their personal and professional skills. To this end, participating students follow a sequence of specialised courses and activities at the FEB that allow them to deepen their knowledge of their study area. In addition to that, they follow several broader courses and workshops offered by other faculties of the University, which introduce them to other areas of study, beyond economics and business. Moreover, students are involved in various activities, organised by the Honours College, which are focused on stimulating their interdisciplinary thinking and sharpening their set of skills.

If you are admitted to the Honours College, you will have to complete an additional 30 ECs on top of the standard 180 ECs of your Bachelor programme (see Programme Structure). The programme starts in Semester 2.2 of your first year of studies and finishes together with your regular programme in the third year of your studies.

Honours courses and activities are also planned in such a way so that they do not conflict with the students' regular course schedule.

The HB-FEB Programme is organized jointly by the FEB and the Honours College. The FEB is in charge of the deepening part of the programme, while the Honours College is in charge of the broadening part (see Programme Structure).

Why follow the FEB Honours Bachelor Programme?

Following the Honours Bachelor Programme is a great way to prepare for your next step after completing your studies, whether this involves continuing with a Master’s degree programme or trying your might in the job market.

As you can read in greater detail in the section Student Testimonials, the different components of the Honours Bachelor Programme will allow you to both expand your knowledge of your subject area and to explore your talents in areas that extend beyond that.

The courses, workshops and activities of the programme will facilitate the development of important research and professional skills. They will introduce you to more advanced material than your regular courses, help you expand your critical thinking and learn to work more independently. You will have first-hand experiences in conducting and analyzing state-of-the-art research by executing small and large-scale research projects on your own and under the supervision of FEB researchers.

Beyond the development of skills, the programme will offer you many opportunities to interact more closely with faculty members and Honours students from the FEB and all other faculties of the University. Furthermore, you will have the option to participate, engage and even organize yourself various leadership activities, such as research and business conferences, discussion fora or field trips.

Upon the completion of your study program, your status as an Honours Bachelor student will be formally recognized with an Honours certificate attached to your diploma.

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