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Economics and Data Science

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Course ID
ECO
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

In a world increasingly reliant on data for decision-making, the Bachelor in Economics and Data Science equips students with the analytical and technological skills required to understand complex economic phenomena and make informed, evidence-based decisions.

Career Opportunities after Graduation:

Graduates are highly prepared for roles such as:

·         Economic Analyst in think tanks, government agencies, or NGOs
·         Data Scientist or Business Intelligence Analyst in the private sector
·         Financial Analyst in banks, insurance companies, or investment firms
  • ·         Policy Researcher or Consultant in international institutions (EU, UN, WB)

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Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BIZ 101 Organizational Behavior Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 BIZ 103 Business Management Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 105 Statistics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 ECO 107 Microeconomics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 101 Introduction to Programming Mandatory English A 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 111 Introduction to Big Data Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 102 Macroeconomics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 FIN 203 Accounting Finance Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 BIZ 210/ SEN 216/ FIN 106/ BIZ 102 Computer Graphics / Game Programming / Finance LAB / Business Law Elective English C 45 0 15 0 65 3.5 5
4 ECO 108 Mathematics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 106 Web Programming Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 112 History of Economic Thought Mandatory English D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 FIN 201 Corporate Finance Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 ECO 203 Advanced Economics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 205 Object Oriented Programming Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 SEN 205 Introduction to Data Science Mandatory English B 30 0 15 0 65 3 5
5 BIZ 209 Business Information Systems Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 202 Public Finance Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 ECO 204 Industrial Economics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 206 Economics and Sustainability Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 ECO 208 Green Economics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 204 Machine Learning Mandatory English D 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 212 International Financial Markets Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 309 Research Methods Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 FIN 303 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 305 Econometer of Avan. E M. L Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
4 FIN 302/ SEN 318/ SEN 316/ SEN 312 Professional Ethics / Internet of Things / Intelligent Devices / e-Comm Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 211 Artificial Intelligence Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 301 Econometrics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 302 Behavioral Economics Mandatory English D 30 15 0 0 65 3 4
2 BIZ 304 Tech & Ino. in Business & Markets Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 SEC 302 Data security Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
4 ECO 308 Applied Econometrics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 ECO 310 Professional Practice Mandatory English D 30 0 0 0 95 2 5
6 ECO 312 Diploma / Final Exam Mandatory English E 0 15 0 0 135 0.5 6