Description
The Bachelor’s Degree in Economics is a higher education qualification in the field of economic science. It certifies that graduates possess academic knowledge in microeconomic and macroeconomic theory, business administration and economic policy. The qualification demonstrates that graduates understand how markets operate and how economic decisions are made in public and private sectors. It also certifies the development of analytical thinking and quantitative skills for evaluating economic problems. The degree corresponds to Level 6 of the Hellenic and European Qualifications Frameworks and provides access to postgraduate studies or professional careers in the economic and business sectors.
Relation to Employment
Graduates may work in banks, businesses, public administration organisations, consulting firms or research institutes. They may also work in financial analysis, economic consulting or business management.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission to the program requires a Secondary School Leaving Certificate (High School Diploma) and successful participation in national-level examinations.
Knowledge
Students are expected to:
• acquire scientific and methodological knowledge in key areas of economics (microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, public finance, international trade, economic policy, development economics, business economics, industrial organization, labor economics), and business administration (e.g., operations research, business administration, entrepreneurship).
• acquire scientific and methodological knowledge in more specialized fields of economics and business administration (regional economics, finance, insurance, capital markets, mathematical economics, accounting, marketing).
• learn how to use theoretical and empirical methodological tools of economics and business administration to analyze complex problems in the economy and business.
Skills
Students are expected to:
• gain an understanding of the evolving dynamics of the fields of economics, business administration, and their applications.
• learn to search for and use scientific sources and to verify or refute scientific propositions.
• learn to write and complete scientific papers, both individually and in groups.
• analyze the economic environment and the variables that determine the behavior and decisions of households, businesses, and economic policymakers.
Competences
Students are expected to:
• prepare for their professional careers in the private or public sector using case studies.
• prepare for further specialization through high-level graduate studies.