BA in Business Economics

This study program is intended for students who wish to receive a high-quality education and acquire hands-on experience in the domain of economics, which would further enable them to take an active part in the contemporary business environment. As one of the leading and most prestigious higher education institutions in the region, the Faculty of Business in Belgrade boasts four modules:

• Accounting and Auditing - ever since its establishment, the Faculty of Business has been educating experts in the field of accounting and auditing. Modern business systems could not function without experts in these disciplines: accounting is the basis for financial statements prepared for the purpose of decision making, while auditing contributes to enhancing the quality of work process of a company by identifying its weaknesses and flaws and finding ways to overcome them.
• Finance and Banking - taking into account the central role of finance in business growth and development of the overall economy, it can be concluded that there will be a growing need for the experts in this field in the upcoming years who shall be able to contribute to daily business activities and strategic business decision making.
• Marketing and Management - this module is designed in accordance with the demands of the modern market: modern experts in the field of marketing and management need to be well-attained, i.e., communicative, creative and wise in their daily work and strategic business decision making.
• Human Resources Management - Human resources and employee motivation are the key elements for the long-term market survival of an organization, and the creativity and innovation in their implementation has a considerable bearing on the overall quality of relationships with potential clients and consumers of goods and services.

The key aspect of the teaching process at this study program is the use of case study methodology, which allows the students to develop systematic and analytical problem-solving skills through analysis of case studies of successful companies in the country and abroad.

Advanced software in the field of finance and accounting such as SAP, Pantheon, Asseco, Bloomberg, and platform Forex are used in teaching applied economic courses.

Continuous effort of students in acquiring professional business skills (hard skills) and personal business skills (soft skills), enables them to acquire a wide range of skills necessary for successful career development.

Another advantage of this modern study program is the possibility of learning two foreign languages; English is compulsory, whereas the second foreign language is optional: German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian and Chinese.

If you are interested in the study program "Business Economics" you can fill out an online application form to schedule your entrance exam.

According to the survey conducted among the graduates who are members of the ALUMNI association, the students who successfully complete this program can seek employment in various fields:

• Actuary
• Investment analyst
• Banker
• Broker
• Customs adviser
• Insurance agent
• Financial analyst/contolor/ director
• Market researcher associate
• Client relationship manager
• Sales network development manager in insurance companies
• Credit manager/advisor
• Tax collector
• Portfolio manager
• Entrepreneur
• Property appraiser
• Risk/damage appraiser
• Secondary school teacher
• Accountant
• Auditor (internal and external)
• Controlling sector officer
• Logistics sector officer
• Insurance risk management associate
• Investment expert
• Finance manager
• Chief accountant
• Project manager
• Financial consultant/ analyst
• Tax advisor
• Audit manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Senior store officer
• Commercial manager
• Sales manager
• Human Resources Associate
• Strategic planner
• Brand manager
• Real estate appraisal
• Insurance associate
• International trade advisor
• Merger and acquisition advisor
• Investment consultant
• Business analyst
• Cash management advisor
• Asset and liability management advisor
• Advertising manager
• Selection and recruitment associate
• Forensic accountant
• Public administration officer
• Planning and analysis advisor
• Sales and marketing manager
• Commercial operations manager
• Finance consultant
• Accounting and auditing consultant
• Career advisor
• Client relationship associate
• Event planning
• New products and services development consultant.

Students attending this study program shall have the opportunity to gain extensive knowledge and skills that will enable them to be competitive and make a considerable contribution to the labor market.

All course materials are included in the tuition fee.

The entrance exam for the study program Business Economics includes the following:

• Writing a short essay ( related to the field of Business Economics),
• A brief interview on the candidates’ additional areas of interest.

Upon online registration, the student shall receive optional topics to be discussed during the entrance exam.

Upon successful completion of studies, the students shall be awarded an academic title of Bachelor of Arts in Economics (BA in Economics).

Legend

This study program comprises four modules:

• Accounting and Auditing
• Finance and Banking
• Marketing and Management
• Human Resource Management

Curriculum

Year I

• Economics
• Quantitative Methods
• The Fundamentals of Computing
• English Language 1
• Psychology
• Management
• The law
• Accounting

Year II

• Business Finance
• Marketing
• Entrepreneurship
• English Language 2
• International Economics
• Services Marketing
• Banking
• Database

Year III

Accounting and Auditing

• Auditing
• Financial Reporting
• Managerial Accounting
• English Language 3
• Second Foreign Language 1
• Elective Course 1
  • Audit Regulations
  • Cost Accounting Systems
• Elective Course 2
  • Internal Audit
  • Accounting Information Systems
• Elective Course 3
  • Investments
  • Electronic Business

Finance and Banking

• Corporate Finance
• Risk Management
• Managerial Accounting
• English Language 3
• Second Foreign Language 1
• Elective Course 1
  • Monetary Economics
  • Fiscal Economics
• Elective Course 2
  • Investments
  • Accounting Information Systems
• Elective Course 3
  • Internal Audit
  • Electronic Business

Marketing and Management

• Internet Marketing
• International Management
• Managerial Accounting
• English Language 3
• Second Foreign Language 1
• Elective Course 1
  • Marketing Channels
  • Public Relations
• Elective Course 2
  • Project Management
  • Economic and Financial Analysis
• Elective Course 3
  • Advertising
  • Portfolio Management

Human Resources Management

• Behavior and Corporate Culture
• Human Resources Management
• Managerial Accounting
• English Language 3
• Second Foreign Language 1
• Elective Course 1
  • Contemporary Labor Market
  • Electronic Business
• Elective Course 2
  • Recruitment and Selection Of Human Resource
  • Project Management
• Elective Course 3
  • Economic and Financial Analysis
  • Portfolio Management

Year IV

Accounting and Auditing

• English Language 4
• Audit Methodology
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Elective Course 4
  • Valuation and Risk
  • Forensic Accounting
• Second Foreign Language 2
• Elective Course 5
  • Financial Expertise and Assurance
  • Special Financial Statements
• Elective Course 6
  • Sales Management
  • Business Communication
• Practical Research and Business Skills

Finance and Banking

• English Language 4
• Financial Markets
• Valuation and Risk
• Elective Course 4
  • Financial Statement Analysis
  • Monetary and Credit System
• Second Foreign Language 2
• Elective Course 5
  • Financial Expertise and Assurance
  • Portfolio Management
• Elective Course 6
  • Sales Management
  • Business Communication
• Practical Research and Business Skills

Marketing and Management

• English Language 4
• Strategic Management
• Consumer Behavior
• Elective Course 4
  • Marketing Research
  • Crisis Management
• Second Foreign Language 2
• Elective Course 5
  • Sales Management
  • Business Communication
• Elective Course 6
  • Electronic Business
  • Brand Management
• Practical Research and Business Skills

Human Resources Management

• English Language 4
• Leadership
• Negotiation and Conflict Management
• Elective Course 4
  • Social Psychology
  • Strategic Management
• Second Foreign Language 2
• Elective Course 5
  • Business Communication
  • Staff Development
• Elective Course 6
  • Crisis Management
  • Knowledge Management
• Practical Research and Business Skills