BScEconomics
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Type | Bachelor's degree, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BSc (Bachelor of Social Sciences) |
| Course code | 6121JX030 |
| Tuition fee | €2,954 per year *KTU offers partial tuition fee waivers for the candidates with outstanding results |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time Payable within 2 weeks from the application submission by transferring it to the KTU bank account. Non-refundable. Bank details will be provided during application. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) • a senior high school diploma with a good average grade (min. CGPA >60 %), The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian / Russian. The documents must be legalized (Apostille)by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued. This requirement does not apply for the documents issued in the EU and Belarus, Ukraine. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. The accepted student must bring all notary verified documents that were submitted during the application as well as their originals upon arrival or send before: International Studies Office You will also need Police Clearance Certificate (non-criminal record) from all countries you have lived in before arriving in Lithuania for more than 6 months. We recommend taking Police Clearance Certificate not earlier than 1 month before departure. |
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| Language requirements | English Accepted proof of proficiency: IELTS ≥5.5, TOEFL ≥75, CEFR ≥B2, IESOL B2, Graduate Record Examinations (GRE), PTE or another equivalent standardised admission test. If your previous studies have been fully in English and it is marked on your degree certificate or transcript, or noted in confirmation from the school which confirms that your studies have been fully in the English language, an additional English test may not be required. If an applicant does not have any official test, an online examination may be organized by KTU. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) should be provided. Specific requirements for Non-EU applicants: Maximum gap after high / secondary school or later studies cannot be more than 3 years. |
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Overview
Understanding economics is essential because it provides a framework for understanding how societies allocate scarce resources to meet the needs and wants of individuals and organizations.
Key features of the program include:
• Comprehensive training in macro & microeconomics, international trade, financial markets, and economic forecasting.
• Hands-on experience using advanced tools like Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab.
• Opportunities for international exchanges and collaboration with global institutions.
Graduates will have the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to pursue careers in business, public administration, financial consulting, investment analysis, or even entrepreneurship. The program also provides a strong foundation for advanced studies in economics.
Values:
“Bloomberg” certificate
During the entire course of your studies, you will always have access to the latest and
most up-to-date Bloomberg analytical data. Additionally, you will be able to obtain the
Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC) certificate and gain invaluable experience from
working with top international data platforms.
Modern life – modern studies
The program is based not only on facts but on the ever-changing world of the economy.
At the university, you will be approached as a professional who can think critically and
analytically. Here we work as a team and seek new answers to seemingly eternal
questions.
By all means, we will analyse micro and macroeconomics, economic statistics, public
economics and taxation, international economics and trade, regional economics, finance
and accounting analysis, and the issues that come from them.
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While studying, you will be able to choose from one of the 18 blocks of competencies – to
specialise and gain the competitive knowledge needed in this particular block of the
labour market.
Infrastructure
You will join a vibrant and intellectual community where you will always find like-minded
people and an open space for discussion. At KTU we use modern and advanced study
methods including case studies, experimental techniques, business scenario simulations,
and problem-based learning, as well as SPSS, EViews software packages, and the
Bloomberg platform.
Demand on the labour market
Here, you will gather a wider understanding of government policy-making, business
behavior, and constant changes in economic systems around the world.
85% of our students are employed straight after their studies, while others start working
while studying or after completing an internship.
Product and service development
Are you interested in creating real products and services while studying? It is now
possible to test yourself by getting involved in a product development project (PDP).
During the project, you will work in teams, collaborating with KTU researchers and social
partners. While solving current, relevant problems you will improve your teamwork,
project management, and problem-solving skills, deepen your professional knowledge,
and expand your career opportunities.
These studies’ Investors’ Spotlight quality mark
Investors’ Spotlight quality mark, awarded to the study programme in 2017, confirms that
the programme meets the needs of foreign investors and is a leader in the training of
economists in Lithuania.
Discover Europe with Erasmus+
Choose from a variety of European cities for your Erasmus+ studies. Experience diverse
cultures, languages, and academic environments while gaining invaluable international
experience. Seize the opportunity to broaden your horizons and make unforgettable
memories with Erasmus+.
Programme structure
Core Economic Theory
Introduction to Economics, Basics of Accounting, Microeconomics & Macroeconomics, and History of Economics to provide a solid foundation in understand economic principles.
Quantitative and Analytical Skills
Courses like Mathematics, Economic Statistics, Econometrics, and Data Analytics build strong analytical and statistical skills.
Business and Finance
Topics include Management, Fundamentals of Finance, Applied Financial Analysis, Investment Basics, Business Law, Marketing, and Business Intelligence & Data Mining.
International Focus
Courses such as International Economics, International Financial Settlements, Economics of International Integration, and International Trade Operations highlight global economic dynamics.
Practical Applications
Students work on a Product Development Project and take a Professsional Internship, to apply the theoretical knowledge to practical use.
Additional Skills and Electives
Tax Systems, and elective options like Media Philosophy or Sustainable Development.
Emphasis on communication with Academic and Technical Communication in English (C1).
Career opportunities
Skills Developed:
– Collect, analyze, assess, and forecast almost all kinds of economic data.
– Calculate and establish the company’s budget.
– Integrate the most advanced economic and business practices.
– Understand and evaluate the global economy.
– Apply all the available knowledge both on the national and international stage.
Career Opportunities:
- Public & Private sector Economist;
- Business consultant;
- Economic Analyst;
- Financial data Analyst;
- International trade specialist;
- Market Research Analyst;
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