The B.A. in Business Administration: Economics and Finance is a dually accredited program. You will get both American and European BA degree for a single price. The program is delivered by an international faculty with top qualifications and experience in the business world. We commit ourselves to a personalized education model: in Spring 2020, the average class size in business undergraduate studies was 18 students! 

The concentration Economics and Finance gives students a valuable basis for theoretical and empirical research in these fields. The courses offer a key combination of the most crucial entrepreneurial and financial topics, along with the core of economic analysis. The concentration shows how the business and financial sectors function, what is their role in the modern economy and how to apply the most important analytical tools in these fields. As a part of the program, students will also get real-life experience of working in an international corporation or in the banking or capital sector.

After completion of this concentration, students will be able to think as economists and will have the quantitative and institutional knowledge necessary to successfully solve practical problems in the field of finance. 

Program Structure:

Business Administration: Economics and Finance is a 3-year study program. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing 30 courses.

Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking graduation examination: state exam covering the major module, state exam covering the concentration module, thesis defense.

Learning Outcomes:

Graduates of the B.A. in Business Administration: Economics and Finance can expect to:

• Comprehend the complete picture, quantitative and qualitative, of the positioning of the enterprise in its global context (economic, financial, social, political, legal).
• Understand the internal environment within the enterprise which must adapt to optimize results.
• Evaluate and analyze information as it is provided to determine validity and worth.
• Express findings and developments effectively using both current technology and written skills

Career Prospects:

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program, you will be well equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as: 

• economist
• economic analyst
• policy adviser
• financial analyst
• consultant
• controller
• credit analyst
• data analyst
• portfolio manager
• account manager
• fundraiser
• business valuation specialist
• business adviser
• entrepreneur

Qualification Awarded:

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

This concentration is accredited by the National Accrediting Bureau for Higher Education. Its completion will be indicated on the transcript, diploma, and diploma supplement.