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About the programme
International economics explores how trade, financial markets, and global policies impact businesses and societies. As global markets become more complex and data-driven, there is an increasing demand for economists who can think critically, analyse data, and understand international trends in sustainability and innovation. This programme prepares you for exactly that.
In your first year, you will build a broad foundation in business, economics, and statistics, studying core subjects such as organisation, finance, marketing, accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. This broad base helps you see economics in the wider context of business and society.
From your second year, you will specialise in international economics through courses in mathematics, international trade, regional economics, financial markets, and econometrics. You will also gain hands-on experience with large datasets, econometric modelling, and AI-supported tools for data analysis, strengthening your ability to turn complex information into clear, evidence-based insights.
This combination of broad foundations and specialised courses gives you the tools to analyse global challenges from an economist’s perspective.
Economics with a sustainable perspective
The programme develops your ability to think critically, analyse global challenges, and act responsibly. You will strengthen your communication and analytical skills while gaining an international outlook and entrepreneurial mindset. Grounded in a Nordic approach, the programme emphasises sustainability, equality, and long-term value creation - values that are highly relevant in today’s global economy.
Learning for the future
At JIBS, theory and practice are closely connected. You will work with cases, projects, and real-world data while developing advanced analytical, research, and presentation skills. The programme concludes with a bachelor's thesis, where you apply and integrate what you have learned in a focused international economics study.
International opportunities
You will study in a dynamic, international campus environment and can further customise your degree through:
- A semester abroad at one of our many partner universities worldwide.
- Elective courses to strengthen your profile.
- An internship in Sweden or internationally.
These opportunities broaden your perspective, expand your global network, and strengthen your CV.
Your future career
Graduates of International Economics are well prepared for careers as economists, analysts, consultants, policy advisors, or business developers in international organisations, banks, companies, government agencies, and NGOs.
With strong analytical and data skills, combined with knowledge of AI and digital tools, you will be highly competitive in the global job market.
Many graduates also continue with master’s or doctoral studies in economics or related fields.
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The JIBS bachelor’s advantage
Get a head start on your global career in Business and Economics
All our bachelor programmes give you more than just a degree – they prepare you to thrive in a fast-changing, global business world.
Shared foundation – unique opportunities
The first year is common for all programmes and provides a broad foundation in business and economics, covering subjects such as organisation, finance, marketing, accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. From the second year, you specialise within your chosen programme and tailor your education to match your ambitions. All programmes conclude with a thesis project, allowing you to apply and integrate what you have learned throughout your studies.
At JIBS, you’ll study in an international environment where entrepreneurial thinking and responsibility are central values. Along the way, you can broaden your experience through electives, a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities, or an internship in Sweden or overseas.
Global recognition and career value
JIBS is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, holding the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). We are also ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s best business schools, which means you can be confident that your degree is internationally recognised and valued by employers across the globe.
Our unique combination of international outlook and Nordic embeddedness, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical experience equips you with the skills, networks, and confidence to launch your global career.
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