Alfred Nobel University (Dnipro)

BA Economics of Business

Welcome to the study programme Economics of Business (Bachelor’s degree), language of training is Ukrainian.

Economics of Business specialist as a "universal soldier in the field of entrepreneurship"

The study program Economics of Business Bachelor’s degree) provides training capable of:

- Create and ensure the effective operation of own business;

- Comprehensively assess the state of business processes in enterprises and justify decisions to optimize them;

- Work in any position related to the analysis of economic indicators, its planning and organization;

- Creatively assess the economic situation of the business entity and develop measures to improve it;

- Develop business plans to attract investment in the implementation of business ideas.

Bachelors in Economics of Business are fully qualified socially responsible professionals who possess all-round basic professional knowledge and skills in their field including leadership, moral, cooperative and teamwork skills, corresponding to the demands of the modern labour market, in order to ensure the competitiveness of Ukrainian enterprises in the national and global markets.

The mission of the study programme Economics of Business (Bachelor’s degree) is to train highly qualified professionals in economics who have modern economic thinking, theoretical knowledge and applied skills, able to solve complex research, innovation and management problems and problems of economic systems on different levels, in particular business structures characterized by uncertainty of conditions and requirements.

We incorporate European approaches and quality standards of higher education. It was the first and the only study programme Economics of Business (Bachelor’s degree) in Ukraine which was accredited at the international level by ZEvA agency, Hannover (Germany). ZEvA’s experts have recognized its compliance with European standards and the Bologna requirements.

Here you will find information about the study programme Economics of Business (Bachelor’s degree) at Alfred Nobel University (Dnipro, Ukraine).

Contact

Prof. Dr. Anatolii Zadoia

Head of of the Global Economics Department

Sicheslavska Naberezhna str., 18, Dnipro, 49000, Ukraine, of. 3308

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Programme title: Economics of Business (Bachelor’s degree)

Qualification: Bachelor in Economics of Business

Programme Type: Undergraduate programme

Mode of study: full time, part time

Duration: 4 years

Degree awarded: Bachelor’s degree

Language of study: Ukrainian (Full-time, Part-time).

Results of mastery of the study programme: acquisition of basic knowledge of fundamental and applied courses/disciplines necessary for competence of bachelors in economics in business in domestic and foreign markets

Professional knowledge and skills obtained as a result of completing the programme.

On successful completion of the programme a student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

- content and basic provisions of humanitarian and natural disciplines to the extent required to master general professional economic courses and use their methods in their chosen profession;

- fundamental principles of economic theory including microeconomics and macroeconomics;

- general characteristics of functioning of enterprises and management of organisations in contemporary market economy under the conditions of globalisation;

- theoretical and methodological basics of enterprise economics, category mechanism of enterprise economics and modern tendencies in this field of knowledge;

- theoretical basics of organisation and conducting of enterprise economics research;

- construction planning system, career management system, pricing.

- econometric and statistical methods of analysis and data modelling to demonstrate economic processes and tendencies;

- basics of organisation of activity at enterprises, essence of strategic planning, tasks of management control and auditing.

We offer you:

Internationally recognized Bachelor's degree in Economics of Business with European Diploma Supplement
Teaching of subjects by experienced teachers, scientists, doctors and candidates of sciences
In-depth study of foreign languages. Possibility of optional study of German, French, Spanish and Polish languages
Workshops conducted by European university lecturers
The use of modern software in the teaching of fundamental disciplines and disciplines of the programme
The practical orientation of the training courses
Ability to select up to one third of the subjects of vocational training
Gaining professional experience in different companies through internships
Participation in research projects which are conducted at the Department
Specialized library, complete with the latest domestic and foreign publications
Sports complex
Medical centre

Programme requirements (ECTS credits).

In accordance with the Standard on higher education set for the programme “Bachelor in Economics”, 240 ECTS credits are awarded in total. The curriculum of the study programme Economics of Business (Bachelor’s degree) incorporates: mandatory courses (151 ECTS credits), elective courses (65 ECTS credits). Practical training which includes internship – 16.5 ECTS credits. Bachelor’s thesis (7.5 ECTS credits)*.

*the ratio of credits between parts of the programme may vary slightly from year to year

Educational goals of the Programme

During the training, the applicant receives advanced and systematic knowledge in the field of effective organization of business processes based on knowledge of modern management concepts and its main components. Acquiring the skills of a project approach will allow you to successfully run your own business and lead certain business areas of enterprises.

Features of the program are:

- deep theoretical training, which allows you to comprehensively assess the situation of the business entity and offer original ways to improve it using world experience;

- formation of skills of managerial decision-making in the conditions of uncertainty and variability of external and internal environment;

- formation of creative thinking and creative type of management that best meets the conditions of modern business.

The programme’s educational goals are designed to:

associate yourself as a member of civil society, the scientific community, recognize the rule of law, in particular in professional activities, understand and be able to enjoy their rights and freedoms, show respect for the rights and freedoms of others, including members of the team;
reproduce moral, cultural, scientific values, to increase the achievements of society in the socio-economic sphere, to promote a healthy lifestyle;
know and use economic terminology, explain the basic concepts of micro- and macroeconomics;
understand the principles of economics, features of economic systems;
apply analytical and methodological tools to substantiate proposals and make management decisions by various economic agents (individuals, households, enterprises and public authorities);
use professional reasoning to convey information, ideas, problems and ways to solve them to professionals and non-specialists in the field of economic activity;
explain the models of socio-economic phenomena in terms of fundamental principles and knowledge based on an understanding of the main directions of development of economics;
apply appropriate economic and mathematical methods and models to solve economic problems;
understand the main features of the modern world and national economy, institutional structure, areas of social, economic and foreign economic policy of the state;
analyse the functioning and development of economic entities, to determine the functional areas, to calculate the relevant indicators that characterize the effectiveness of their activities;
be able to analyse the processes of state and market regulation of socio-economic and labour relations;
apply the acquired theoretical knowledge to solve practical problems and meaningfully interpret the results;
identify sources and understand the methodology for determining and methods of obtaining socio-economic data, collect and analyse the necessary information, calculate economic and social indicators;
identify and plan opportunities for personal professional development;
demonstrate basic skills of creative and critical thinking in research and professional communication;
be able to use data, provide arguments, critically evaluate logic and draw conclusions from scientific and analytical texts on economics;
perform interdisciplinary analysis of socio-economic phenomena and problems in one or more professional areas, taking into account the risks and possible socio-economic consequences;
use regulations and legal acts governing professional activities;
use information and communication technologies to solve socio-economic problems, prepare and present analytical reports;
master the skills of oral and written professional communication in state and foreign languages;
be able to think abstractly, apply analysis and synthesis to identify key characteristics of economic systems at different levels, as well as the behavior of their subjects;
demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in new situations, in working with new objects, and in uncertain conditions;
show skills of independent work, demonstrate critical, creative, self-critical thinking;
demonstrate the ability to act socially responsibly and consciously on the basis of ethical principles, to value and respect cultural diversity, individual differences;
be able to analyze different markets and use the results in business;
be able to plan and organize business processes in enterprises.

Professionally Oriented Courses Offered

Economics of Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Finance, Money and Credit
Economics of business (Career management)
Management and Administration (Basic of Management)
Foreign Language (Business Foreign Language)
Marketing
Labor economics and social relations
Accounting
International Economic Relations
Economics of Business (Business process planning)
Economics of Business (Business process organization)
Jurisprudence (Basics of economic law)
Creative thinking and creative management
Leadership and partnership in business
Economic analysis and audit
Enterprise’s foreign Economic Activity
Riscology in economics and business
Investment Activity
HR-management
Small and medium business management
Self-management
Public Relations in Business
Start-up: from idea to successful business
Technique of conducting business negotiations
Enterprise cost management
Economic security of the enterprise
International business
International economic law
Methodology of market research
Intellectual business
Outsourcing of business processes of the enterprise
Enterprise’s foreign Economic Activity (operations and contracts)

International Mobility and Double Degree Programmes

Opportunity to participate in international student mobility programmes according to existing cooperation agreements in the field of student mobility with universities of Spain, Poland, Slovakia and other;
Invitation of foreign lecturers to conduct classes at Alfred Nobel University;
Opportunity to participate in double degree programmes;
Opportunity to study foreign languages both within the curriculum and optionally (English, German, Spanish, French, Polish);
Opportunity to participate in grant programmes Erasmus+, the Internship Programme of German Business for students;
Opportunity to continue their education in Master’s programmes in foreign universities..

Career Prospects

The programme orients students to the following areas of professional career development: