Entry requirements

General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c/Mathematics C, Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6

Aims

The Bachelor Programme in Business and Economics leads to a Bachelor Degree in Business and Economics. The programme is designed to equip students for economically-oriented positions in both the private and public sectors, both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the programme provides eligibility for applying to Master's programmes at the advanced level.

Learning outcomes

The Bachelor Programme in Business and Economics equals full-time studies and leads to a Bachelor Degree in Business and Economics. The programme is designed to equip students for economically-oriented positions in both the private and public sectors, both domestically and internationally.

For a Bachelor's degree in Business and Economics, the students should demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for qualified work within the fields of Business and Economics.

Knowledge and understanding

After completing the programme students should be able to

• understand and apply advanced knowledge in their chosen main field of study
• demonstrate broad knowledge in various areas of Business and Economics
• demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding within their selected main field of study
• understand and apply both qualitative and quantitative methods

Skills and abilities

After completing the programme students should be able to

• independently identify and formulate questions within the economic field
• independently identify, evaluate, and integrate information to analyse and provide solutions to problems and situations related to the economic field
• independently search for and critically evaluate information in order to discuss and analyse economic issues and situations
• propose solutions to economic problems and situations and perform tasks within specified time frames
• communicate in written and oral form in issues related to economy with people within the business profession as well as with people without expertise in the area
• work independently as well as collaborate with others in problem solving situations

Judgement and approach

After completing the programme students should be able to

• demonstrate skills in the field of business and economics to make judgements with respect to scientific, social and ethical aspects
• understand the importance of leadership and its practice
• understand the role of knowledge in society and the responsibility for its use
• demonstrate an ability to identify the necessity of further knowledge and development of their skills

Layout of the programme

The programme commences with an introduction to business studies, offering an initial overview of accounting, finance, organisation, management and marketing. The second semester consists of 30 credits of economics, providing a foundational understanding of micro- and macroeconomic theories. The third semester includes 15 credits of statistics and 15 credits in optional courses. These initial three semesters aim to provide a broad foundation within the economic fields and assist students in contextualizing their studies within societal and global contexts. Subsequent semesters give the students the opportunity to profile themselves by selecting their main field of study. In the final semester the students undertake the writing of a Bachelor thesis.

The main field of study is chosen between Economic History, Business Studies, Economics and Statistics. Required courses within the programme consist of Business Studies (30 credits), Economics (30 credits) and Statistics (15 credits).

The structure of studies varies depending on the chosen main field of study. For students selecting Business Studies or Economics as the main field of study, optional courses can be chosen during second half of the third semester (15 credits) and the fifth semester (30 credits). For students in any other selected main field of study, optional courses (15-30 credits) will be taken during either the third or fifth semester, depending on the chosen main field of study.

During the fifth semester, the students have the opportunity to select optional courses either at Uppsala University or at any of the partner universities worldwide with which Uppsala University collaborates.

Instruction

Throughout the programme, students will initially gain a broad understanding of the entire subject area and progressively develop more advanced knowledge in their chosen main field of study. This knowledge will be acquired through self-study, lectures, group discussions and independent projects.

Additionally, the students will gradually develop a deeper scientific approach, including skills such as planning, executing, analysing and reporting on scientific findings. Their ability to analyse and apply theoretical knowledge in practice will continuously evolve. Increased autonomy will be fostered, particularly during activities where students must take greater responsibility for their own learning. Moreover, training in cooperation, as well as oral and written communication alongside seminar and meeting culture will be gradually enhanced, with encouragement for both national and international contacts.

Students will demonstrate their knowledge and skills through various forms of examination. In their final thesis, students will demonstrate their attainment of a more independent approach to integrating knowledge.

Degree

The programme leads to a Bachelor's Degree in Business and Economics, comprising 180 credits. The main fields of study for the degree may include Economic History, Business Studies, Economics, or Statistics.

The degree requirements are as follows:

• 180 credits in total
• 90 credits within the main field of study, including an individually performed project work of 15 credits in the main field
• 30 credits Business Studies
• 30 credits Economics
• 15 credits Statistics
• 15-45 credits in optional courses, depending on the chosen main field of study

Other regulations

The programme provides eligibility for applying to Master's programmes at the advanced level.