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International Economics and Policy – (B.Sc.)
Jönköping University
Jönköping International Business School
| Application Deadline: | January 16 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 10,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Jönköping / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The International Economics and Policy Programme teaches you how to use economic theory to understand and analyse economic problems and processes.The labour market in the contemporary global economy is characterised by an increasing demand for employees who are well equipped to work in an international environment as analysts, policy makers and business leaders.
The International Economics and Policy Programme prepares you for assignments that require thorough understanding of different types of economic problems and their underlying mechanisms, at the micro and macro level. You will learn how different markets work and understand the dynamics in the global economy. The programme also provides insights into which factors influence economic growth and why economic development differs between different parts of the world. You will also learn about the financial market, about different financial instruments and the fundaments in investment theory.
This programme is designed for those interested in financial markets and those interested in how to use advanced computational methods to analyse economic problems using quantitative methods. The first year courses provide you with basic economic theory and basic knowledge about entrepreneurship and business administration and accounting. During the second year the programme contains courses in statistics and econometrics, providing you with the basic tools for analysing economic data.
In the third year you choose between deepening courses in different areas and you have the opportunity to spend one semester abroad at one of JIBS´ partner universities. JIBS collaborates with more than 200 universities around the globe and the exchange programme offers plenty of opportunities to create a unique educational profile, improve language skills and develop a personal international network that may boost your career. During your final semester you write a Bachelor Thesis in Economics in the theoretical field where you have focused your deepening studies.
Career prospects
The programme prepares you for positions at, for example, multinational corporations, banks, finance institutes, government agencies and international organis ations. The bachelor degree in economics also prepares you for further studies leading to a Master in Economics.
Contents
Year 1
Macroeconomic Principles, 7.5 credits
Entrepreneurship and Business Planning, 7.5 credits
Microeconomic Principles and Mathematics for Economics, 7.5 credits
Basic Financial Accounting, 7.5 credits
Industrial Organisation, 7.5 credits
International Trade Theory, 7.5 credits
Issues in Development Economics, 7.5 credits
International Macroeconomics and Finance, 7.5 credits
Year 2
Intermediate Microeconomics and Mathematical Economics, 7.5 credits
Business Statistics I, 7.5 credits
Intermediate Macroeconomic Theory, 7.5 credits
Business Statistics 2, 7.5 credits
Corporate Finance I, 7.5 credits
Organization and Leadership, 7.5 credits
Sweden in the Global Economy, 7.5 credits
Econometrics 1, 7.5 credits
Year 3
Elective Courses/Study Abroad 30 credits. During the elective semester students need to take 15 credits in Economics at G2F and 7.5 credits in at least G1N in Business Administration.
Bachelor Thesis in economics 15 credits. Elective Courses 15 credits.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* A high school diploma
* Have completed a social science, history or geography course in high school/upper secondary school
* Have completed Math studies in high school/upper secondary school
The language of study at JIBS is English. All applicants are required to meet the standard English Language requirements corresponding to English B in the Swedish upper secondary school. We accept the following language tests:
* TOEFL*: with a minimum score of 550 with at least 4,0 in “Written test (TWE)" (paper based), 213 with at least 4,0 in “Essay Rating" (computer-based) or 79 with at least 17 in “Written test (TWE)"(Internet-based). Jönköping University TOEFL code 8487 / Central Admissions Office TOEFL code: 9520
* IELTS: with an overall band score of 6.0 and no part under 5.0.
* Cambridge/Oxford (Advanced or Proficiency)
* University of Michigan ECPE (Examination for the certificate of Proficiency in English)
*The test result cannot be older than two years.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 550 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 213 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 79 |
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