Economics

Economics can rightly be seen as the most influential social science in our modern society, as economic forces are dominant in our daily life and in our society at large. As modern citizen it seems almost a requisite to understand economics. This minor provides the opportunity to meet this need. It consist of a thorough introduction plus an exposition of one of its applications of economics by experts in the field and it adds 30 EC for your Bachelor's diploma. You can follow  a minor in Economics as part of your optional course profile.

Upon having followed this minor, you can even continue with a master at U.S.E. after your bachelor if you choose the right elective courses.

Required courses

Principles of Microeconomics

Course code: EC1PME
Period 1
Level 1

Principles of Macroeconomics

Course code: EC1PMA
Period 2
Level 1

Elective courses (choose two)

Introduction to the Economics of European Integration

Course code: EC2IEEI
Period 1
Level 2

Not in combination with ECB2INTE. 

Trade and Multinationals

Course code: ECB2INTE
Period 3
Level 2

Not in combination with EC2IEEI.

Corporate Finance and Behaviour

Course code: ECB2FIN
Period 1
Level 2

This course builds on the basic financial knowledge of the EC1PCF course.
(required for admission to a master’s programme at U.S.E.)

Principles of Corporate Finance

Course code: EC1PCF
Period 2
Level 1

Econometrics

Course code: ECB2METRIE
Period 2
Level 2

Industrial Organisation

Course code: ECB3IO
Period 2
Level 3

Economics of the Public Sector

Course code: ECB2EPS
Period 4
Level 2

Market Failures, Institutions and Economics Policy

Course Code: ECB2MFIEP
Period 3
Level 2

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