Bachelor of Economics, BEc is a junior academic title awarded to students who have completed the Bachelor of Economics (BEc) program in the British Commonwealth countries, as well as in countries with the Bologna system of higher education.
Requirements for admission to the Bachelor of Economics
To enroll in the Bachelor of Economics program at the chosen university, the applicant must provide a certificate of secondary education that meets the requirements of this university, the results of passing tests in English, and, if necessary, other documents, the list of which is established by the rules of this educational institution.
What do future Bachelors of Economics study?
Education under the Bachelor of Economics program is carried out for three years. During this time, students study many subjects, among which, as a rule, are mandatory:
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Economic statistics
Political economy
History of economic thought
In some educational institutions, bachelors are prepared with a wide range of knowledge in various fields, in others, students must choose a specialization (in the second year of study). The most popular areas of specialization:
Applied economics
Financial economics
Mathematical economics
Political economy
Professional skills of Bachelor of Economics
During the training, the student must study the patterns and theoretical foundations of the functioning of the economy, and learn the principles of making and implementing economic decisions in various situations, including crisis ones. Students are taught to correctly compose and edit texts on economic topics, use methods of economic analysis of financial, accounting, and statistical information, and skillfully use modern technologies to solve economic problems. Upon completion of the bachelor's degree, graduates are able to identify and analyze economic problems in various circumstances, develop ways to solve them, and evaluate the results of proposed activities.
At the end of the course, writing a thesis is usually not required.
Bachelors can continue their studies at the magistracy or find a job.
Students who receive a bachelor's degree and complete their studies with excellent grades have the opportunity to continue their studies for a year and receive the title of "bachelor of economics with honors." During this year, students take part in scientific research, and at the end of the course, they are required to write a dissertation. The title of Bachelor of Economics with honors allows its owner to enter the master's program, skip several courses, or enter the doctoral program.
People who have completed a bachelor's degree and received the academic title of Bachelor of Economics can apply for an interesting, well-paid job.
Bachelor of Economics can participate in and manage the formation of budgets of various levels of complexity, cash flow management, control of material and technical supply, and labor costs.
Bachelors know economic terminology, and can professionally participate in discussions. Therefore, bachelors of economics are in demand not only in a narrowly professional field, but also in politics, journalism, and jurisprudence.
Competence allows bachelors of economics to hold various leadership and administrative positions. Quite often, from many candidates for the position of head of a department, employers choose one who has an economic education. The title of Bachelor of Economics is held by many well-known figures of our time: from professional politicians to heads of large corporations.
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