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During the Bachelor's in Economics and Business Economics, you will gain in-depth knowledge of theories from the fields of economics and business economics. In addition, you will train your analytical, statistical and practical skills. You will also be trained in the research methods needed when applying your knowledge to current issues within the field. Furthermore, you will be exposed to relevant real-world cases.

The programme

You will complete assignments in small teams, though some courses may also include individual components. This process will teach you to cooperate quickly and effectively with fellow students, each of whom has a different (potentially international) background. Employers increasingly value this skill as well.

Dutch or English?

If you are a Dutch-speaking student, you can also opt for our Dutch track. Both programmes are identical in terms of level and content. If you’re looking for a smoother transition to a fully English-taught programme, the Dutch track could be the right choice for you.

COURSES SEM 1 SEM 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EC
  • Mathematics 1 for Economics
    Period 1
    6

    In this course, you learn to identify economic problems that require mathematical techniques to help solve them. What methods are there? How can you correctly apply them and interpret the conclusions correctly?

  • Principles of Economics and Business 1
    Period 1
    6

    What are the main theories and topics in economics and business? How do they help to understand the behaviour of individuals and organisations? Current subjects in the media and business cases serve as illustrations and content for practical assignments.

  • Principles of Economics and Business 2
    Period 1
    Period 2
    Period 3
    6

    The first part of this course helps you to acquire practical study skills and connect with your fellow students and the university. During the second part, you learn how to carry out a literature review to answer a research question.

  • Financial Accounting 1 for Economics
    Period 2
    6

    This course is your introduction to identifying and recording an organisation's economic transactions (accounting) and communicating its financial statements and economic results to investors, banks and government agencies (financial accounting).

  • Microeconomics 1
    Period 2
    6

    Economics deals with questions about the distribution of scarce products and services in a society. With microeconomics, you investigate these questions at the level of consumers, companies and other micro-level organisations. Among other things, with the help of game theory.

  • Macroeconomics 1
    Period 4
    6

    In macroeconomics, we look at large-scale economic activity and examine how the economy behaves globally. We discuss, among other things, the history and development of macroeconomics. And you learn basic concepts such as national accounting and the role of (central) banks.

  • Statistics 1 for Economics
    Period 4
    6

    Statistics helps you to investigate trends, patterns and relationships using data. It is therefore an important tool for scientists, students, governments and (commercial) organisations. We start with the basic concepts and techniques to answer a simple research question.

  • Research Project
    Period 4
    Period 5
    Period 6
    6

    During this course, you acquire the skills and knowledge to execute your own research. You learn the basics of research methodology and practical skills like setting up a dataset, creating tables and graphs and effectively presenting your research pitch.

  • Economics of Markets and Organisations
    Period 5
    6

    The main question we will tackle in this course is how organisations can optimally incentivise their employees. You get acquainted with a range of different contracts and incentive schemes, including their (dis)advantages.

  • Finance 1
    Period 5
    6

    In this course you get acquainted with some basic principles in finance, such as the law of one price applied to financial markets, time value of money and discounting and compounding. Also, you learn about working capital management of corporations.

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Tibor Kalános
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'The lecturers are generally of a high quality, which you notice when you attend classes. This makes it so much easier to study and to understand the subject matter. You feel taken seriously by the teachers.' Tibor Kalános, student BSc Economics and Business Economics Read Tibor's full review
Real life case: moral limits of markets

Markets are great at distributing resources and maximising utility. They are so effective that more things are being bought and sold in them. This trend often comes from the belief that if people are willing to pay more, it benefits everyone. But, is this always the case? Can markets influence our sense of right and wrong? Are there limits to this kind of free-market reasoning? Understanding the role of morals in markets is crucial. Learn how moral considerations affect market behaviour and how they are relevant to economic and business decision-making. Learn to analyse economic theories regarding moral responsibilities and critically discuss key research on the moral boundaries of markets.

Responsibility, sustainability and ethics integrated to the curriculum

In this Bachelor’s programme, you will not only learn all about theories from the fields of economics and business economics, but also about the concepts and theories of sustainability, ethics and corporate social responsibility. You will learn how ethical, social and sustainability issues factor into business decisions and can be integrated into business strategy and management practices.

How are these themes integrated into the curriculum?

Throughout this 3-year Bachelor’s programme, ethics, (corporate social) responsibility and sustainability will remain important topics and come back during the different courses. The course Principles of Economics and Business 1 and 2 focusses on main theoretical concepts in economics and business administration. Through practical assignments based on current topics in the media and real business cases, you will learn how to apply the literature to a current problem. These problems are related to ethics, corporate social responsibility or sustainability.

Ján Gercák, student BSc Economics and Business Economics
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This programme opens up numerous doors. It connects fields such as finance, governance, sociology and even psychology. It reveals how the world works and why it looks the way it does Ján Gercák, student BSc Economics and Business Economics Read about Ján's experiences with this Bachelor's
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