Bachelor of Arts in International Economics
You will study the entire degree in English, have the opportunity to do it at your own pace with a flexible program, and opt for a double degree by completing this program along with the BA in International Relations and Diplomacy.
Why study at Schiller International University?
Bachelor’s Degree in International Economics
- WHY study this program?
- WHAT am I going to learn?
- HOW am I going to learn?
- With WHOM am I going to learn?
Friendly relations between nations often rely on solid trade relationships. To reach this goal, the SIU Bachelor of Arts in International Economics provides students with the best technical knowledge, practical research and analytical skills in economic theory and policy. Students learn how to examine the insights of economics from both the individual and firm perspectives at a national and international level. With various major courses in international business administration, international relations, and political science, students can decide whether to complete their degree with a focus on careers in economic, political-economic, business, international relations, or law.
Economic Market 2019–2029
- +14% Expected Market Growth
- 23,5 k Direct Jobs
- Career Areas: Economist, Financial Advisor, Data Analyst, Accountant, and Investment Expert
Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics
Graduates of the Bachelor’s Degree in International Economics will be able to:
- Assess business data and interpret information consistently with economic trends.
- Understand how decision-makers allocate scarce resources to achieve economic efficiency.
- Apply economic tools to analyze decisions made by consumers, firms, and policy-makers.
- Integrate economic models to analyze the impact of various fiscal, monetary, and trade policies on a nation’s economy.
- Become a truly international profile perform with cultural agility by living international experience in different countries.
Discover, design, and develop the professional profile that best suits your goals. Based on a solid academic structure aligned with the current reality we provide students with specific learning tools, methodologies, and immersive experiences to personalized their path.
- Solid academic basis connected with reality
- Modulable Learning
- Interactive Lessons
- Learning by doing methodologies
- Strong presence of Tech, Digital and Sustainability
- International immersions to explore and experience
- Challenges with real organizations
- Personalized Academic & Career Advising
Classmates: A multicultural, diverse, and inclusive community with more than 130 nationalities.
Faculty: Referred professional that share updated knowledge and challenge students with real cases.
Academic & Career Advisors: SIU figures to support you from day one in reaching your goals.
Alumni: A network of more than 20,000 alumni around the world to be connected with.
Start studying in your own personalized way
Establish your own roadmap and choose how you want to study thanks to Schiller’s personalized path structure.
Study plan
To learn more about studying an international degree based on the US higher education system, go to our "Academics" section on our FAQ page.
Required General Education Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AR 222 | Art History | 3 |
| PSY 1021 | General Psychology | 3 |
| HI 226 | European History-Napoleonic Period to Present | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 101 | Beginning Foreign Language 1 | 3 |
| MGF 1107** | College Mathematics | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 102 | Beginning Foreign Language 2 | 3 |
| MA 172** | Applied Mathematics | 3 |
| EN 111 | English Composition: Expository Writing | 3 |
| IR 221** | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| EN 112** | English: Research and Writing | 3 |
| SO 137 | Science and Society | 3 |
| PS 221** | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
Required Core Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| IT 103 | Applications of Computers | 3 |
| GEB 1350** | Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| EC 310** | Intermediate Economic Theory | 3 |
| EC 454** | Monetary Theory and Comparative Banking Systems | 3 |
| BA 369** | Introduction to Sustainable Development | 3 |
| CA 497** | Capstone | 3 |
| BA 370** | Business Communication | 3 |
| EC 457** | Economics of Developing Countries | 3 |
| BA 374** | Statistics | 3 |
| EC 455 | International Trade and Finance | 3 |
| BA 384 | Behavioral Aspects | 3 |
| EC 452** | Resources and the Environment | 3 |
| BA 401 | Human Resources Management | 3 |
| IR 470** | International Economic Policies & Institutions | 3 |
| BA 437** | Multinational Enterprise | 3 |
| EN 200** | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
| ECO 2013** | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| EC 352** | Economic Geography | 3 |
| ECO 2023** | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ACG 2001 | Accounting I | 3 |
Elective Courses
| Program code | Subject | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BA 439 | International Business Policy | 3 |
| IR 341** | Concepts of International Relations | 3 |
| IR 353** | The Political Economy of North South Relations | 3 |
| IR 481** | Selected Topics in International Relations | 3 |
| ACG 2011 | Accounting II | 3 |
| PSY 376 | Organizational Psychology | 3 |
| EN 490 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| BA 322 | International Marketing | 3 |
| BA 261 | Principles of Business Law | 3 |
| IR 335** | American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| BA 341 | Business Finance | 3 |
| HI 225 | European History to 1815 | 3 |
| BA 427 | Marketing Management | 3 |
| IR 456 | European Union | 3 |
| MAR 2011 | Monetary Theory and Comparative Banking Systems | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 201 | Intermediate Foreign Language 1 (or any 200 – 400 level Elective) | 3 |
| EC 363 | Law and Finance in Relation to International Trade | 3 |
| FR/GE/SP 202 | Intermediate Foreign Language 2 (or any 200 – 400 level Elective) | 3 |
| IR 331** | Modern Diplomacy | 3 |
| IR 436 | The Middle East | 3 |
* Curriculum subject to changes. Each campus and program may have extra requirements and exceptions. Final Thesis may be required for graduation.
** Course with double evaluation system (SIU and UoR) if applying for Dual Degree.
Instructional Delivery
We care about your academic needs. We offer instructional delivery adapted to meet your learning style.
- Courses are delivered in English and focused on international environments.
- Our course format consists of studying one subject per month so you can put all your efforts into learning the skills of this specific course topic.
- If you have a good average grade, you can study more than one subject per month and complete your program in less time.
- Schiller University is very focused on preparing students for a professional career. Be confident that you will know how to combine theory with practice.
- You will work collaboratively with classmates on such projects as case studies and prepare presentations with professionals from the field.
- Our faculty is international and brings a diverse array of professional experience.
Internships
Students completing the Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Economics are encouraged to seek internship opportunities to support their learning and to gain practical work experience.