Bachelor DegreeEconomics and Finance
| Study location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
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| Academic field | Social studies (JACS L000) |
| Type | Undergraduate, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years (180 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor Degree (Bachelor in Social Sciences) |
| Tuition fee | €3,300 per year |
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| Application fee | €150 one-time Non-EU applicants shall pay through the Flywire portal. Application fee is not refundable. |
| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Minimum 60% CGPA Admission score is counted based on: Arithmetic average of high school degree diploma supplement all subjects * 0.7 + Motivation letter and/or admission interview * 0.3. Minimum admission score to qualify: 5,4. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English / Lithuanian. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. High School diploma and its supplement (transcript of records / mark sheet) in the original language and translated into English. Education Documents (School degree Diploma and Transcript of Records) will need to be assessed by the accredited institution during the first semester of studies. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English Proof of English Language: the applicant must present a recent and valid document proving B2 level (usually certificates are valid for 2 years from the date of received results; check each certificate‘s validity period) if the applicant is not a native speaker and has not received education in English. The following certificates and scores are acceptable: TOEFL 87-109 iBT/ 534-633 PBT Note (!) Students who start studies at Vytautas Magnus University having the English language competence B2 level shall achieve Academic English level C1. |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV); Example |
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Overview
This bachelor’s program in Economics and Finance is unique in the region. It was renewed and started with a new concept in 2019. The Program is taught entirely in English and is oriented towards the field of business economics by putting an emphasis on education of skills and competencies that are essential for successful career in future business organizations: critical thinking, creativity, working in multicultural teams, computational thinking, etc. Students are provided with the knowledge in two fields: economics and finance.
The program is enriched with external lecturers that comes from other universities, NGOs and business organizations. The studies includes internship that is organized mainly in international companies based in Lithuania and abroad.
Why Economics and Finance?
• A universal specialty that allows you to enter the labor market quickly;
• Innovative study methods;
• Modern lecturers, lecturing practitioners;
• Meetings with representatives of business and public sector organizations are integrated into the lectures;
• Experimental laboratory of behavioral economics operating at the faculty;
• Access to Bloomberg’s valuable big data base is provided;
• The possibility of obtaining an international CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certificate;
• Communal, friendly and cooperation-promoting #VMUfem study culture;
• Graduates of the faculty are highly valued in the labor market;
• Modern study environment in the very center of Kaunas.
Career opportunities
Upon completion of the Economics and Finance program, graduates will be able to work as economists, analysts in various international business and financial companies and public sector organizations in Europe and the world; to assess the changes in the organization, country, region, world economy, to envisage appropriate strategies.
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