Bachelors in Applied Economics (International Economic Relations)
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 (International Economic Relations)
Bachelor degree in International Economic Relations offers a study focused primarily on the international dimension of economic theory and economic relations, allowing graduates to orientate themselves in economic affairs on an international scale and to find practical application, not only in the Czech Republic but also abroad. In addition to the basics of economic theory and economic policy, students focus on issues related to globalization, international trade, world security, economic integration at regional, European and international level, and project and grant management. Students can further expand their knowledge through internships at foreign universities or gain work experience at home and abroad.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Semester 1
Compulsory
- Descriptive economics
- European Union
- 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)
- Location and regional development
- Natural Resource Management in the EU
- Professional experience
- Student Professional Training Abroad
Semester 2
Compulsory
- Finance
- Integration Processes in World Economy
- 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)
- Professional experience
- Student Professional Training Abroad
- Fundamentals of Financial Markets
- International Monetary Relations
Semester 3
Compulsory
- Economic Integration English
- Economic Policy
- Geography of Europe
- Global Problems in Economic Consequences
- Statistics A
Mandatory optional type B
- Analysis of Economic Information
- Antitrust regulation and competition policy
- 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)
- Location and regional development
- Natural Resource Management in the EU
- Professional experience
- Student Professional Training Abroad
Semester 4
Compulsory
- Economic geography
- Economics of European Integration
- History of World Economy
- International Trade
- Quantitative methods
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)
- Professional experience
- Student Professional Training Abroad
- Fundamentals of Financial Markets
- International Monetary Relations
Semester 5
Compulsory
- Bachelor seminar A
- European Regional Policy
- Internal Market and Business Support in the EU
- EU law for ecomomists
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)
- Location and regional development
- Natural Resource Management in the EU
- Professional experience
- Student Professional Training Abroad
Semester 6
Compulsory
- Bachelor thesis
- Bachelor thesis B
- Developing Countries Economics
- Project and Grant Management A
- Security Sspects of the World Economy
Mandatory optional type B
- Professional experience
- Student Professional Training Abroad
- Fundamentals of Financial Markets
- International Monetary Relations
Program Outcome
Graduate's knowledge
Graduates of the degree course International Economic Relations demonstrate, beyond the knowledge gained from the common basis of the Applied Economics study program, extensive knowledge and understanding of the subject and scope of the given specialization in the following areas:
- economic integration and globalization with a focus on integration and globalization processes in the world economy,
- the European integration process and international security issues,
- entrepreneurship in the European Union's internal market,
- project and grant management applied in real practice by private and public sector entities.
Graduate's skills
Graduates of the degree course International Economic Relations can, beyond the professional skills gained in the joint study program of Applied Economics, solve practical problems and use basic research procedures in the form of:
- understanding the basic theoretical laws and the ability to apply them in practice, taking into account current developments in the European Union and the world economy,
- ability to orientate in data and analyse problems in individual areas of expertise including design solutions and implementation plan,
- a solution of business cases with respect to the export/import and investment interests of the company or the state,
- the use of various forms of business support by the Czech Republic and the EU.
Graduate's general competence
Graduates of the degree course International Economic Relations are able, in accordance with the general competencies gained in the joint foundation of the Applied Economics study program:
- to prepare and implement development projects co-financed from public sources at regional, national and international level independently and in a team,
- to use their expertise, skills and competencies in at least one foreign language,
- to acquire further professional knowledge, skills and competencies on the basis of practical experience and its evaluation, as well as by the independent study of the theoretical knowledge of study specialization.
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Career Opportunities
Graduate's employment
Bachelor degree in International Economic Relations offers a high-quality bachelor degree in economics with a focus on its practical application in economic and corporate practice in an international context. Thanks to this, the graduates can be employed in the public and private spheres in the regional, national and European and international environment.
Selected typical job positions of the graduate of the specialization International Economic Relations:
- Economist in non-profit organizations, municipalities, national and international institutions and organizations.
- Referent in the departments of state administration and self-government.
- Specialist in external economic relations and foreign trade activities.
- Specialist in regional development.
- Financial Analyst.
- Project manager.
- Professional consultant in companies, government departments and self-government.