Bachelors in Applied Economics (Economic Development)
VSB - Technical University of Ostrava
Key Information
Campus location
Ostrava, Czech Republic
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Bachelors in Applied Economics (Economic Development)
The aim of the bachelor study is to prepare specialists able to solve practical economic problems independently. Tutors help students understand how the economy works at different levels as well as appropriately select and apply economic policy instruments to achieve the intended changes. As part of their studies in the Applied Economics program, students can further expand their knowledge through internships at foreign universities or gain work experience through internships at home and abroad.
Courses taught
- Localisation and regional development
- International Trade
- Labour Market and Human Resources
- Project management
- Economics and Economic Policy
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Compulsory
- Business Administration
- Descriptive economics
- Economics of Public Sector
- Informatics
- Law
- Mathematics A
- Microeconomics A
- Physical Education A
Mandatory optional type B
- German Language 1c / I for EkF (intermediate)
- Russian Language 1c / I for EkF (intermediate)
- Business models
- Demography
- Financial Management
- Professional practice
Semester 2
Compulsory
- Finance
- Macroeconomics A
- Management
- Mathematics B
- Physical Education B
Mandatory optional type B
- German Language 1c / II for EkF (intermediate)
- Russian Language 1c / II for EkF (intermediate)
- International Monetary Relations
- Professional practice abroad
Semester 3
Compulsory
- Economic Policy
- Economics of European Integration
- Location and regional development
- Statistics A
Mandatory optional type B
- French Language 2a / I for EkF (3
- German Language 1c / III for EkF (intermediate)
- German Language 2a / I for EkF (3)
- Russian Language 1c / III for EkF (intermediate)
- Russian Language 2a / I for EkF (3)
- Spanish Language 2a / I for EkF (3)
- Business models
- Demography
- Financial Management
- Professional practice
Semester 4
Compulsory
- Fundamentals of Financial Markets
- International Trade
- Introduction to economic research
- Monetary Theory and Policy
- Public Budgets
Mandatory optional type B
- French Language 2a / II for EkF (3)
- German Language 2a / II for EkF (3)
- Russian Language 2a / II for EkF (3)
- Spanish Language 2a / II for EkF (3)
- Economic geography
- International Monetary Relations
- Professional practice abroad
Semester 5
Compulsory
- Advanced Human Resource Management
- Bachelor seminar A
- Fiscal Theory and Policy
- Labor market
- Project and Grant Management A
Mandatory optional type B
- French Language 2a / IIII for EkF (3)
- German Language 2a / III for EkF (3)
- Russian Language 2a / III for EkF (3)
- Spanish Language 2a / III for EkF (3)
- Business models
- Demography
- Financial Management
- Professional practice
Semester 6
Compulsory
- Bachelor seminar B
- Bachelor thesis
- Quantitative methods
- Soft skills development
Mandatory optional type B
- Economic geography
- International Monetary Relations
- Professional practice abroad
Program Outcome
Graduate's knowledge
The graduates of Applied Economics bachelor program with specialization in Economic Development acquire extensive knowledge and understanding in the following areas:
- general economics,
- economic growth and development, regional development
- economic policies, with special focus on fiscal and monetary policies,
- banking and finance,
- labour market and human resource management,
- business development,
- quantitative and qualitative research methods.
Graduate's skills
- Knowledge of Tax Policy and Subsidies
- Analytical Skills
- Knowledge of Economic Policy, Public Administration and Local Government
- Knowledge of Statistical SW
- Analysis and Process Modelling
- Knowledge of Employment Law
- Knowledge and Analysis of Market
- Creation of Strategic Analysis and Planning
- Creation of Advanced Quantitative and Qualitative Analyses
- Preparation and Implementation of International Projects
- Knowledge of EU Processes
Graduate's general competence
Graduates gain various skills and competences, such as:
- interpreting current and past economic development in the framework of modern economic approaches, using appropriate quantitative tools and techniques,
- understanding and convincing communication about the specific economic problems and formulation of possible measures and economic policies,
- formulation of own ideas in written and oral form at a high level, and ability to present, discuss and defend conclusions and own opinions,
- using the knowledge, skills and competences in at least one foreign language,
- making independent and responsible decisions,
- coordination of the activities of a team and presentation of the opinions and conclusions
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Career Opportunities
Graduate's employment
Graduates of the Applied Economics bachelor program are good candidates for jobs in public administration and self-government entities, in human resources, foreign trade or project and subsidy management.