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Economics

Study for a successful career
Discover how societies, governments and businesses make decisions and become an Economics graduate who can anticipate economic problems before they happen. How can you allocate scarce resources efficiently and create better solutions for tomorrow? Choose one of the BA+ competency blocks, enhance your knowledge and shape the future of our economy.

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Programme values

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Valued by industry leaders

Since 2017, the study programme has been awarded the Investors’ Spotlight Quality Label, which confirms that it meets the needs of international investors and is a leading study programme in Lithuania for the preparation of specialists.

 

Study programme has been evaluated by Inverstor's Spotlight quality award. Logo of "Investor's spotlight" with link to webpage with more information about it.

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Inspiring learning environment

During your studies, you will have the opportunity to develop real products and services by joining a Product Development Project. In this project, you will work in a team with KTU researchers and social partners to jointly solve topical problems. This is a great opportunity to improve your teamwork, project management and problem-solving skills.

In a small, modern lecture space, students engage in a discussion on business development strategies led by a lecturer. The close-knit learning environment encourages active interaction and deep topic exploration.
Real-world cases

The programme is distinguished by its advanced teaching methods – from case studies and business scenario simulations to problem- or challenge-based learning. You will gain practical skills working with professional platforms such as SPSS, EViews and Bloomberg. Alongside your studies, will also gain a Bloomberg Market Concepts Smart Certificate.

Students studying using computers – a flexible academic environment that supports remote learning and self-paced study. KTU accommodates diverse learning styles.
New Freedom to shape your path

It is a highly flexible study programme, allowing you to choose the learning path that suits your needs. You can gain BA+ competencies, study in a challenging and flexible learning model, create your own personalised set of modules based on topics of interest, and spend part of your study time at a university abroad under the Erasmus+ programme.

In this study programme, you can choose the following study paths:

Challenge-based learning
enhance your knowledge by solving practical challenges and micro-modules
Innovation development
create real innovations – products or services with social partners
Interdisciplinary competence
select a set of study modules from a different field to your main studies

Career opportunities

Gain analytical skills and understand the world of business.
You’ll learn to understand economic trends, assess the impact of policies or contribute to economic strategies. You will analyse economic, financial or social data using statistical tools and software, and work on market research, forecasting and decision modelling.

You could pursue a career in financial institutions, government departments, banks or other public organisations:

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Economist

Economists analyse economic processes and their impact, examining price dynamics, unemployment rates, inflation, and other relevant indicators. They develop strategies for the efficient use of a company’s or a country’s resources and help make decisions based on calculations.

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Economic and Business Consultant

Provides expert insight and recommendations to help companies and organisations optimise their economic performance and improve their competitiveness. It also analyses market conditions, financial data and organisational performance to help identify efficiency gaps and formulate strategic plans. Investment and business development advice.

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Data Analyst

Collects, analyses and interprets large amounts of data to provide insights that support decision making. Uses statistics, programming tools and visualisation techniques to understand and predict business or economic trends.

Admission requirements and programme structure

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Cycle – first cycle
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Field – economics
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Form, duration – full-time studies (4 yr.)
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Study type – day-time, on-campus
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Location – Kaunas, School of Economics and Business
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Language – english, lithuanian
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Degree awarded – bachelor of social sciences
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Yearly price i : full-time studies – 3176 €, price per credit – 52,93 €

Semester

Module name Credits Method of organisation
Informatics 1 6 On-campus learning
Introduction to Economics 6 On-campus learning
Mathematics 1 6 On-campus learning
Microeconomics 1 6 On-campus learning

Electives of Philosophy and Sustainable Development 2025 (Select 6 cr.)

Media Philosophy 6 Blended learning
Sustainable Development 6 Blended learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Economic Statistics 6 On-campus learning
Management 6 On-campus learning
Mathematics 2 6 On-campus learning
Microeconomics 2 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language Electives (Level C1) 2025 (Select 6 cr.)

Academic and Technical Communication in English (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning
Academic and Technical Communication in French (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning
Academic and Technical Communication in German (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Basics of Accounting 6 On-campus learning
Econometrics 6 On-campus learning
Fundamentals of Marketing 6 On-campus learning
History of Economic Thought 6 On-campus learning
Macroeconomics 1 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Business Intelligence and Data Mining 6 On-campus learning
Business Law 6 Blended learning
Fundamentals of Finance 6 On-campus learning
Macroeconomics 2 6 On-campus learning
Public Economics 6 On-campus learning
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Data Analytics 6 On-campus learning
International Economics 6 On-campus learning
International Financial Settlements 6 On-campus learning
Regional Economics 6 On-campus learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Core and Compulsory Subjects 6

International Logistics 6 On-campus learning
Competence Subjects of BA+ 6

Accounting and Business Analytics

Accounting of Business Enterprises 6 On-campus learning

Business and Management

Innovation Management 6 On-campus learning

Finacial and Insurance Mathematics

Investment Mathematics 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (French)

French Language (level A1) 6 On-campus learning
French Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
French Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (German)

German Language (level A1) 6 On-campus learning
German Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
German Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (Russian)

Russian Language (level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Russian Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Russian Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (Spanish)

Spanish Language (level A1) 6 On-campus learning
Spanish Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Spanish Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning

Neuroscience

Fundamentals of Cognitive Neuroscience 6 Blended learning

Public Governance

Introduction to Public Governance 6 Blended learning

Translation

Analysis and Translation of Technical Text 2 (English) 6 On-campus learning
Optional Subjects 2025 6
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Basics of Investment 6 On-campus learning
Tax Systems 6 Blended learning

Group of Electives (Select 12 cr.)

Optional Subjects 2025 6
Product Development Project 12 On-campus learning
Semester Project 6 Blended learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Core and Compulsory Subjects 6
Competence Subjects of BA+ 6

Accounting and Business Analytics

Management Accounting 6 On-campus learning

Business and Management

Sales Management 6 On-campus learning

Finacial and Insurance Mathematics

Methodology of Risk Analysis in Business 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (French)

French Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
French Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
French Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (German)

German Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
German Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
German Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (Russian)

Russian Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Russian Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Russian Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (Spanish)

Spanish Language (level A2) 6 On-campus learning
Spanish Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Spanish Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning

Neuroscience

General Neuropsychology 6 Blended learning

Public Governance

Ethics and Corruption Prevention in Public Sector 6 Blended learning

Translation

Translation Technologies and Artificial Intelligence 6 On-campus learning
Optional Subjects 2025 6
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Applied Financial Analysis 6 On-campus learning
Economic Simulation 6 On-campus learning
Economics of International Integration 6 On-campus learning
International Trade Operations 6 On-campus learning

Competence Electives (Select 6 cr.)

Core and Compulsory Subjects 6

Business Ethics 6 On-campus learning
Competence Subjects of BA+ 6

Accounting and Business Analytics

Business Taxation and Tax Planning 6 On-campus learning

Business and Management

Negotiation 6 On-campus learning

Finacial and Insurance Mathematics

Insurance Mathematics 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (French)

French Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
French Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning
French Language (level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (German)

German Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
German Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning
German Language (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (Russian)

Russian Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Russian Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Russian Language (Level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Foreign Language (Spanish)

Spanish Language (level B1) 6 On-campus learning
Spanish Language (level B2) 6 On-campus learning
Spanish Language (level C1) 6 On-campus learning

Neuroscience

Basics of Neuroscience Engineering 6 On-campus learning

Public Governance

Theories of Public Governance Organisations 6 Blended learning

Translation

Analysis and Translation of Technical Text 4 (English) 6 On-campus learning
Optional Subjects 2025 6
Module name Credits Method of organisation
Bachelor’s Degree Final Project 15 Blended learning
Professional Internship 15 On-campus learning
Good to know
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.
  • Module – a part of a study programme consisting of several related topics.
  • Credit – a unit of the volume of a study module in hours.
  • On-campus – learning on the university premises.
  • Blended – learning on the university premises and online.

Admissions requirements

Proficiency in English IELTS ≥ 5.5, TOEFL ≥ 75, CEFR ≥ B2, or equivalent.
Eligibility criteria: High school certificate.Maximum 3 years after high school graduation.

Minimum average grade (CGPA) >60% in each entry subject.

Transcript requirements: Obtain a suitable transcript from your school.

If unavailable, provide official translations and verified copies of the original documents.

Accepted languages: English / Russian.
Document legislation: The documents must be legalised (Apostille) by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the country where the documents were issued.

This requirement does not apply to the EU and Belarus, Ukraine documents.

Score structure

◼ 0,4 final exam mathematics or conomics
◼ 0,4 final exam history or information technologies, or geography, or foreign language
◼ 0,2 final exam English language
admission procedure preparatory courses

Testimonials

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Studying economics opens many doors – from business and finance to analysis and the public sector. The knowledge and skills gained provide a solid foundation that allows you to adapt to the changing job market. During my studies, I had the opportunity to learn from competent and inspiring lecturers who not only made the curriculum interesting but also helped and guided me in the right direction.

Deimantė Rauckytė
2nd year student
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This study programme provides a broad understanding of economic processes to help you navigate a dynamic job market. My studies have exposed me to a wide range of fields – finance, data analysis, economics and management. I also had the opportunity to use the Bloomberg Lab, which provides access to real market data and helps to better understand financial instruments in a real-life environment.

Donatas Jocius
KTU alumnus, Investment Projects Manager, ACME Group
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KTU graduates are practical, result-oriented and dynamic people. KTU has all the potential to be an academic institution that shapes the future. With the increasing availability of data and analytical tools in the world, critical thinking – the ability to draw a holistic picture from a multitude of ‘signals’ to support decision making – is becoming increasingly important.

Justė Pačkauskaitė
Partner, Civitta

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FAQ

Why choose this study programme?

Studying Economics is a great way to better understand how the world economy works, learn about economic and business systems, and learn to make decisions based on analysis and data. It focuses on gaining practical knowledge, solving real-world economic problems and economic research.

This degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities – economists are needed in both the public and private sectors, and the demand is growing. Why is that? Economists have a wide range of skills that can be applied in many different areas. You’ll learn how to evaluate investment business plans, calculate and analyse company performance, predict business development opportunities in international markets and much more.

You can choose from a wide range of careers in economics, finance or data analysis. You could also become a market researcher, policy advisor, economist or management consultant – to name just a few of the career paths available.

Can I be an entrepreneur after graduating?

Yes, you can start your own business or work in the private sector after you graduate. You’ll gain general business knowledge as well as practical skills in data analysis, programming, finance, accounting and business fundamentals. This knowledge will help you understand how to effectively plan, manage and grow your business.

When choosing an economics degree, it’s important to consider the content of the programme, its compatibility with personal career goals, the reputation of the university, the expertise of the lecturers and the partnerships with the business community.

Studies at Kaunas University of Technology provide not only a solid theoretical foundation with the development of analytical skills, but also practical skills and opportunities to participate in national and international projects.

 

Contacts

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International Studies Office
Student Info Center
Studentų St. 50, LT-51368 Kaunas
email international@ktu.lt

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School of Economics and Business
II Chamber
Gedimino St. 50, LT-44239 Kaunas
email evf@ktu.lt

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