Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and International Business

Student profile

Type of Degree

Students should have an interest in aspects related to how the economy operates, external trade and the role of public and private organisations operating in a global context. Students should also have an aptitude for interpreting numerical data, and a capacity for analysis and synthesis applied to economic information. An aptitude for understanding abstract ideas, good communication skills, the ability for creative thought, a sociable outlook and an expansive view of the world and its social and political interactions are also desirable.

This is an officially recognised University Degree, valid throughout the European Higher Education Area.

WORLD HERITAGE

This Degree complies with European Higher Education Area requirements

Career opportunities The Degree in Economics and International Business provides students with professional qualifications which are in high demand in the labour market formed by national and foreign companies, organisations and official institutions.

Holders of this Degree will have received an extremely versatile education, enabling them to perform a wide range of functions of a managerial or technical support nature, in private companies, especially international companies, study and research centres, or at various professional levels related to international affairs in different administrations. Among others: w w w

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Business creation Teaching.

Access to the public sector in national and international organisations Consultant in public or private institutions.

Economic analyst (external trade, stock market, international finance, etc.).

International business management.

Economic development programmes and sector analysis.

FACULTY OF ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS STUDIES

Plaza de la Victoria, s/n 28802 Alcalá de Henares (Madrid) www.uah.es/economicas

Access to Higher Degree programmes Students who have obtained the Degree in Economics and International Business may continue their officially recognised studies by taking a Master’s and Doctoral Degree course.

The University of Alcalá offers various officially recognised Master’s Degree programmes (lasting either 1 or 2 years), oriented either to professional practice, adapted to the needs of the market, or to academic activity, leading to a Doctorate.

INFORMATION CENTRE www.uah.es ciu@uah.es

Bachelor’s Degree in:

Overall credit distribution SUBJECT TYPE

Economics and International Business

ECTS

Basic Training (B)

60

Obligatory (Ob)

108

Optional (Opt)

60

Bachelor's Degree Final Project (Ob)

12

TOTAL CREDITS

240

STUDY PLAN FIRST YEAR

First semester

Type

ECTS

Introduction to Economics

B

6

World Economy

B

Introduction to Law

B Opt

Cross-Disciplinary Skills I Cross-Disciplinary Skills II

SECOND YEAR

First semester

COURSE ORGANISATION AND CONTENTS Type

ECTS

Introduction to Business Administration

B

6

6

Mathematical Analysis

B

9

6

Economic Statistics I

B

9

6

Economic Sociology

B

6

Total ECTS

30

Type

ECTS

B

6

Opt

6

Total ECTS

30

Second semester

Type

ECTS

Introduction to Financial Accounting (a group in English is offered)

B

6

Economics and Internationalisation Processes

Second semester

International Economics Law

Ob

6

International Taxation

Ob

6

International Human Resource Management

Ob

6

International Accounting

Ob

6 6

Microeconomics I

Ob

6

Microeconomics II

Ob

Macroeconomics I

Ob

6

Macroeconomics II

Ob

6

Total ECTS

30

Total ECTS

30

Type

ECTS

Type

ECTS

THIRD YEAR

First semester

Second semester

European Union Economy

Ob

6

International Management

Ob

6

International Macroeconomics I

Ob

6

International Macroeconomics II

Ob

6

Financial Institutions and Markets

Ob

6

International Marketing

Ob

6

International Economic History of the 19th and 20th Centuries

Ob

6

International Trade and Globalisation II

Ob

6

International Trade and Globalisation I

Ob

6

External Practical Training or Optional subjects

Opt

6

Total ECTS

30

Total ECTS

30

Type

ECTS

FOURTH YEAR

Type

ECTS

Optional 1

First semester

Opt

6

International Economic Institutions

Ob

6

Optional 2

Opt

6

External Practical Training or Optional subjects

Opt

12

Optional 3

Opt

6

Bachelor's Degree Final Project

Ob

12

Optional 4

Opt

6 Total ECTS

30

Optional 5

Opt

6

Total ECTS

30

Second semester

TOTAL ECTS CREDITS: 240 B: Basic Training; Ob: Obligatory; Opt: Optional

Students who wish to study part-time may take the same programme spread over eight years.

Optional subjects initially offered by the Faculty. w w w w

Advanced Economics of the European Union History of International Trade Sectors and Global Markets International Economic Policies

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Advanced International Marketing International Logistics International Finance Growth and Development

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Econometrics Econometric Models Integration Law Social and Cultural Anthropology

Course contents The basic subjects listed in the Course Programme are taught in the first and second years. Subjects taught in the first year should provide students with sufficient knowledge to understand and assimilate the subjects taught in the following years.

In addition to the Basic Training subjects (worth 60 ECTS), there are a total of 108 obligatory credits. Thus, all subjects offered in the first three academic years, and one subject taught in the fourth year, are obligatory for all students. Subjects taught in the second and third year principally comprise those which will provide students with the theoretical, technical and practical bases of Economics and International Business.

Optional subjects, worth 6 or 9 credits, are offered in the fourth year, and students are required to take a total of 30 Optional ECTS credits. External Practical Training (worth 18 ECTS) is also offered in the last two years, and is optional.

In addition to the optional courses offered in the fourth academic year, students are required to undertake a Final Project, worth 12 ECTS, where they are expected to apply the knowledge acquired during previous years. This final year enables students to consolidate the abilities, skills, practices and techniques which they are expected to have acquired, equipping them for professional practice in the fields to which this Degree is oriented.

The University of Alcalรก has established that a minimum of 12 credits in cross-disciplinary subjects must be offered on all course programmes, and must be studied by all students. In each academic year, the University will offer subjects (worth 6 ECTS each) enabling students to obtain 12 credits in cross-disciplinary skills. In accordance with current regulations, students are entitled to request validation of 6 cross-disciplinary credits for participating in university cultural, sporting, student representation, charitable and cooperation activities.

Objectives of the Degree in Economics and International Business The primary objective of this degree is to train professionals equipped for professional practice in the world of business, and especially within departments or units concerned with economics and international business.

Similarly, the Degree will equip graduates for directorship and technical support roles in Spanish and international public organisations intervening in the market and in international commerce, including public administration, international development banks, international investment banks, international commerce organisations, the European Union and other related institutions specialising in international affairs.

Their skills will enable them to identify and anticipate national and international market opportunities, allocate resources in a global context, manage information and make the necessary decisions to achieve the goals of the institution in which they are employed.