Bachelor's Programme in Business and Economics
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Welcome to the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics.
These pages are intended for those who have recently been admitted to the Bachelor’s Programme in Business and Economics, as well as for students who are already registered on the programme. Here you will find general information specific to the programme, along with links to more detailed information about its various components, semesters and courses.
For general information about studying at the University, please refer to the other pages on the Student Portal.
Organised by
Programme in Business and Economics at the School of Business, Economics and Law
Student union
The Student Union of the School of Business, Economics and Law (HHGS)
Syllabus
New student
If being an admitted but not yet registered student please find more information under New Student.
Programme syllabus
Course overview: semester 1-6
Below you will find an overview of the courses for all six semesters of the programme, with links to the course pages on the Canvas learning platform. You will also find links to the course syllabi and reading lists.
On the Canvas learning platform, you will find all the information you need for your course. Before you have registered for a course, you will only be able to access a page with basic information about the course, such as the dates during which it is offered, the course syllabus, the reading list, and so on. A preliminary timetable and examination dates will also be published there once they have been confirmed. After you have registered for the course, you will gain access to additional pages containing course materials, such as lecture slides, assignments, and so forth. Canvas also includes discussion forums for communication between teachers and students.
Semester 1
EKFN11 Introduction to Studies in Business and Economics, 2 credits
Canvas (Follow the link and then click on the course corresponding to the semester in which you will be taking the course.)
Course syllabus and reading list (Follow the link and then click on the course title under “Title”.)
EKF112 Financial Accounting, 8 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKF113 Management Accounting, 6 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKN112 Microeconomics, 6 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKS111 Statistics 1a, 8 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
Semester 2
EKN111 Macroeconomics, 6 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKN103 Financial economics, 6 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKR111 Introduction to Commercial Law, 3 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKF114 Marketing, 6 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKF115 Management, 6 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKF116 Applied Business Administration, 3 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
Semester 3
EKS112 Statistics 1B, 7 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKN104 Economics in Practice, 6 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKN115 International Economics, 5 credits (replaces the former course EKN105)
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
EKR112 International Commercial Law, 12 credits
Canvas, Course syllabus and reading list
Semester 4
In depth courses within your main field of study/major
Semester 5
In Semester 5, your options are determined by the main field of study you have chosen. During this semester, you may study abroad, study at another higher education institution in Sweden, or take additional courses at the School of Business.
For general questions about studying abroad, please contact the International Office.
Major in Business Administration:
Optional courses in Sweden or abroad, 30 hp
Course syllabus can be found at the university where you are studying
Major in Economics:
Optional courses in Sweden or abroad, 30 hp
Course syllabus can be found at the university where you are studying
Major in Financial Economics:
You may choose to continue your studies at the School of Business or to study abroad. If you remain at the School of Business, you will take a pre-designed course package of 30 ECTS credits at advanced level in financial economics.
If you choose to study abroad, at least 15 ECTS credits must be within the field of Financial Economics, and the remaining 15 ECTS credits must be within Financial Economics, Business Administration, or Economics. It is important that you discuss your course choices with the academic adviser well in advance of your semester abroad. You will find the course syllabi at the department or institution where you are studying.
Semester 6
During the final semester of the programme, you will take one or more Bachelor’s-level courses totalling 15 ECTS credits and complete your Bachelor’s thesis worth 15 ECTS credits.
Major in Business Administration:
Within this main field of study, there are a number of optional specialisations, and the exact semester structure varies between them.
- Management
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Industrial & Financial Management
- Corporate Sustainability
- International Business
Major in Economics:
Within this main field of study, you may choose from a number of different Bachelor’s-level courses totalling 15 ECTS credits, after which you will write a Bachelor’s thesis worth 15 ECTS credits.
Period 1: Choose one of the following elective courses (7.5 ECTS credits).
Period 2: Choose one of the following elective courses (7.5 ECTS credits).
and
NEK316 Economics Bachelor thesis, 15 credits
Major in Financial Economics:
Within this main field of study, you will take two Bachelor’s-level courses totalling 15 ECTS credits, followed by a Bachelor’s thesis worth 15 ECTS credits.
Forms
Here we collect the forms that may become relevant during your studies:
Exemption from eligibility requirements
Use this form to apply for an exemption from eligibility requirements for the fourth semester of the Business Program.
Use this form to apply for an exemption from eligibility requirements for the sixth semester of the Business Program.
Study leave
You can take a study break for personal reasons, work, internships, parental leave, military service, etc.
Study interruption
Use this form if you wish to interrupt your studies. An interruption means that you are not entitled to resume your studies in the Business Program.
Exchange studies
Do you have a case concerning credit transfer, study leave, study interruption or similar and want more information? Welcome to contact study counsellors at the Department of Business and Economics Programme.
Contact
The administration's office
Viktoriagatan 13, floor 4.
Mailing address:
Box 610 SE 405 30 Gothenburg, Sweden
To book a physical meeting or scheduled zoom appointment for questions related to study guidance, please contact the study counsellor
For questions regarding reporting in Ladok and examinations/exams, please contact the study administration: ep@handels.gu.se.
