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Economics and Finance

Language of instruction

english, lithuanian

Qualification degree and (or) qualification to be awarded

Bachelor of Social Sciences

Place of delivery

Kaunas, K. Donelaičio g. 58, LT-44248

Institution that has carried out assessment

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Institution that has performed accreditation, accreditation term

Studijų kokybės vertinimo centras, 3/19/2021

Data provided or updated (date)

3/22/2019

Order on accreditation

SV6-8
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Summary of the Profile

General Description:
Objective(s) of a study programme:
The aim of the Program is to educate students for the requirements of professional world in economics, in the context of globalization and economic integration; open minded when focusing on economics and financial topics and creatively applying tools of mathematical and statistical analysis, processing critical thinking, strengthening ability to analyze and assess the changes in economic environment.

Learning outcomes:
Program learning outcomes:
1. Ability to apply theories and knowledge of economics and finance that is sufficient for critical thinking during construction of research design and discussions with professional audience
2. Ability to apply theories of management, and marketing together with recent economic knowledge in interdisciplinary studies of economic and finance issues and discussions with various audiences.
3. Ability to assess and forecast changes of economic and financial indicators of organizations, countries and multi-national regions using mathematical, statistical analysis, econometrics knowledge and methods creatively
4. Ability to plan and conduct research, to interpret and conclude the findings in the context of everyday life of organizations and entire economy by using sense thinking.
5. Ability to collect and summarize primary, secondary and tertiary data relevant to solve
economic, financial, social, ethical problems of organizations and countries.
6. Ability to communicate in economic analysis context using English language, produce and deliver economic, financial and business information to various audiences, give their own views, participate in negotiations and work efficiently in cross-cultural environment,
7. Ability to take responsibility for continuous learning and formal and informal professional
development that is necessary to continue their studies and manage the career.
Activities of teaching and learning:
Analysis of problematic samples and questions; exercise and problem solving; verbal self-reflection; individual student work: search and analysis of information in educational literature and periodical sources. Consultations; discuss the tasks of group seminar; project-based learning; written group work and oral presentations.
Methods of assessment of learning achievements:
VMU applies criteria-based study achievement assessment system using a 10 grade scale. The lowest positive grade is 5. Student achievements are assessed by applying a cumulative grading system as stated in the Chapter 15 of the VMU Studies Regulation document and in corresponding with VMU Rector’s orders regarding student knowledge assessment issues. The goal of this system is to ensure trustworthy, objective and adequate student knowledge and skills assessment. According to this system, the final grade for the study subject consists of the following two equal parts: accumulative grade during semester (mid-term exam (20-30 per cent of the final grade), homework and other intermediate assessment (20-30 per cent of the final grade); and the final exam (50 per cent of the final grade).
Framework:
Study subjects (modules), practical training:
Microeconomics, Microeconomics II, Macroeconomics, Macroeconomics II, Basics of Finance, Basis of Management, Principles of Marketing, Applied econometrics, Economic Firecasting, Mathematics, Statistical methods in economics, Industrial organization, Labor Economics, International Economics, Public Finance, Financial Calculations, Corporate Finance, Financial accounting and reporting, Managerial Economics, Business Ethics and Social responsibility, Research papers, Internship
Specialisations:
no
Optional courses:
Behavior economics, Welfare economics, Innovation economics and policy
Distinctive features of a study programme:
1. Study program combines knowledge in economics and finance. Knowledge in finance is enough to continue the studies in finance field.
2. Studying is based on real case analysis
3. The graduates from the program will be ready to work in firm or industry level.
Access to professional activity or further study:
Access to professional activity:
Graduates will be able to work as economics and finance specialists in various business organizations, banks and other financial institutions, governmental institutions, international economic, business and financial organizations; will be able to work as economics analysts in governmental institutions and business companies
Access to further study:
After graduation from bachelor-level study program Economics and Finance students will be able to continue their studies in master-level study programs in economics, finance and other fields of social sciences in Lithuanian or universities abroad.