Level: Bachelor
Start date: Autumn 2025
City: Jönköping
Credits: 180 credits
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Economics
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: Application is closed
## About the programme: All over the world, companies and organisations need experts in national economics, statistics and business to analyse problems and develop effective solutions. International Economics is the programme for you if you are looking for a broad-based degree in economics. During the programme, you will develop your ability to understand and analyse different types of socio-economic problems and how they relate to the global economy. Using economic theory, you will learn how to systematically analyse and evaluate economic processes, identify underlying factors and drive real change. The main focus of the programme is economics, but you will also gain a good grounding in statistics and econometrics. You will also take four courses in business administration, including leadership and accounting. All are designed to give you a broad and solid foundation providing many career opportunities after graduation. The programme has an international flavour and you will work with students from all over the world and from different cultures. You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for an exchange semester. The combination of economics, statistics and analysis will allow you to work in a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors. Examples of future roles include business developer, market analyst or investment analyst. ## Your future career Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply for the master’s in economics at JIBS and other master's in Economics programmes at universities worldwide. The program director presents the program during our digital open house. [Watch it on Youtube. ](<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Wl-XpgFzCo&t=2295s>)

The programme is conducted at Jönköping International Business School
Credits: 180 credits
Level: Bachelor
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2025
Requirements: General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6 and required grade Passed or international equivalent.
Here you can find the corresponding requirements for most countries.
Application code: HJ-KU007
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Economics
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 57500 SEK
Total tuition fee: 345000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Syllabus as PDF (Swedish)
Syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2025

Introduction to Economic Thought, 7.5 credits

Introduction to Mathematical Methods for Economic Analysis, 7.5 credits

Basic Financial Accounting, 7.5 credits

Microeconomic Principles, 7.5 credits


Spring 2026

Corporate Finance 1, 7.5 credits

Macroeconomic Principles, 7.5 credits

International Macroeconomics and Finance, 7.5 credits

Introduction to Statistical Methods, 7.5 credits


Year 2


Autumn 2026

Entrepreneurship, 7.5 credits

Intermediate Microeconomics, 7.5 credits

Economics of Information and Social Choice, 7.5 credits

Intermediate Macroeconomics, 7.5 credits


Spring 2027

Econometrics 1, 7.5 credits

International Trade Theory, 7.5 credits

Applied Economics, 7.5 credits

Econometrics 2, 7.5 credits


Year 3


Spring 2028

Geographical Economics, 7.5 credits

Organizing and Leading in a Sustainable World, 7.5 credits

Bachelor Thesis in Economics, 15 credits


Optional

Communication in a Cross-Cultural Context, (Autumn 2027) , 7.5 credits

Economics for a Sustainable Society, (Autumn 2027) , 7.5 credits

International Financial Management, (Autumn 2027) , 7.5 credits

Principles of Project Management, (Autumn 2027) , 7.5 credits

Internship in Economics, (Autumn 2027) , 15 credits

The Sustainable Enterprise - Social and Ecological Perspectives, (Autumn 2027) , 7.5 credits


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.

In this programme you have the possibility to do a 10-week internship during your elective semester if you don’t choose to study abroad at one of our partner universities. This internship can be done anywhere in the world and is a great opportunity to see how you can apply economic theories and tools to real-life problems.

This programme offers a possibility for you to study abroad at one of our many partner universities. This is a great opportunity for you to specialize in an area of your interest, to explore a new country and culture, and to meet new friends.


The international vibe can be experienced already here at JIBS as approximately 40% of this programme’s students are from outside of Sweden.


See our partner universities

After graduation you can work with economic issues in areas such as environmental management, health, finance, regional development, and business development. There are also possibilities to work with these issues within international organisations such as the EU, the UN, or the OECD. Work tasks might include data collection, market analyses, managing financial assets, or working on economic or strategic issues.

 

After graduation you will also be eligible for the master programme Applied Economics and Data Analysis at JIBS, as well as many other master programmes in economics all over the world.

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