Bachelor of Science in Economics
The Economics programme is a broad study of how the economy as a whole functions. Whereas Business Economics focuses mostly on the ‘inside’ of the company, the Economics programme studies the ‘outside’: the socio-economic or social environment in which the companies operate.
This program is accredited by AACSB International – The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. AACSB is a global nonprofit association whose accreditation processes are ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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sem 1
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nl
|
Koen Schoors
|
5
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|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Koen Schoors
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Patricia Everaert
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Patricia Everaert
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Mirjam Knockaert
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Chris Cornelis
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Chris Cornelis
|
3
|
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|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
David Vyncke
|
6
|
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|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Seppe vanden Broucke
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Kristof Demeestere
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Diederik Bruloot
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Eveline Schollaert
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
3
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
year
|
nl
|
Geert Jacobs
|
4
|
|
This module in only for non-Dutch speaking students. They take Economic Dutch for Non-Native Speakers I and II instead of Professional communication skills and French II or Economic English II (module 1.1). After approval of the curriculum commission.
These students must first submit an application to the Faculty Students Administration.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
year
|
nl
|
Geert Jacobs
|
4
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Dirk Van de gaer
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Heidi Vander Bauwhede
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
David Vyncke
|
4
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Michèle Vanmaele
|
3
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|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl,en
|
Frederik Gailly
|
5
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|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Gerdie Everaert
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Marten Ovaere
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frank Caestecker
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Rudi Vander Vennet
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Johan Albrecht
|
4
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
year
|
fr
|
Ludivine Crible
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
en
|
Geert Jacobs
|
3
|
|
This module in only for non-Dutch speaking students. They take Economic Dutch for Non-Native Speakers I and II instead of Professional communication skills and French II or Economic English II (module 1.1). After approval of the curriculum commission.
These students must first submit an application to the Faculty Students Administration.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Geert Jacobs
|
3
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Carine Smolders
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Stijn Baert
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Glenn Rayp
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Glenn Rayp
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Gert Peersman
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Bruno Merlevede
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Tim Buyse
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Sam Desiere
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Alexsandros Cavgias Martins Fraga
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
nl
|
Selien De Schryder
|
6
|
|
Subscribe to 1 module from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Students who have followed the Educational Track, can enter directly into the educational master's programme.
Subscribe to 13 credit units from
no less than 1 and no more than 2 modules from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Subscribe to no less than 3 and no more than 13 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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3
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year
|
nl,fr
|
Frederik Gailly
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Geert Jacobs
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
de,nl
|
Frederik Gailly
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
nl,es
|
Nadja De Craene
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ilse Ruyssen
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Jochen Maes
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Marijke D'Haese
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Ben Depoorter
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Michèle Vanmaele
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl,en
|
Johan Albrecht
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Koen Plevoets
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Stijn Vansteelandt
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
en
|
Jefrey Lijffijt
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Koen De Turck
|
5
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 10 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Sophie Hoozée
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Virginie Mataigne
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Saskia Crucke
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
sem 2
|
nl,en
nl,en
|
Elsy Verhofstadt
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Bram De Wever
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Hendrik Vos
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Bram Verschuere
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Hendrik Vos
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Michèle Vanmaele
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Veerle Segers
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Evy Van Lancker
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
year
|
nl
|
Elisabeth De Schauwer
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Ann-Sophie De Pauw
|
3
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Bram De Wever
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
nl
|
Evelien Opdecam
|
9
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Koen Schoors
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Koen Schoors
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Patricia Everaert
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Patricia Everaert
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Mirjam Knockaert
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Chris Cornelis
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Chris Cornelis
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
David Vyncke
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Seppe vanden Broucke
|
6
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Kristof Demeestere
|
4
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Diederik Bruloot
|
5
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Eveline Schollaert
|
3
|
|
|
|
1
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Dirk Van de gaer
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
6
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Heidi Vander Bauwhede
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
David Vyncke
|
4
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Michèle Vanmaele
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl,en
|
Frederik Gailly
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Gerdie Everaert
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Freddy Heylen
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Marten Ovaere
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Frank Caestecker
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Rudi Vander Vennet
|
5
|
|
|
|
2
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Johan Albrecht
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Carine Smolders
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Stijn Baert
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Glenn Rayp
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Glenn Rayp
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Gert Peersman
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Bruno Merlevede
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Tim Buyse
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Sam Desiere
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Alexsandros Cavgias Martins Fraga
|
4
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
nl
|
Selien De Schryder
|
6
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
year
|
nl
|
Geert Jacobs
|
4
|
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
fr
|
Ludivine Crible
|
3
|
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
en
|
Geert Jacobs
|
3
|
|
This module in only for non-Dutch speaking students. They take Economic Dutch for Non-Native Speakers I and II instead of Professional communication skills and French II or Economic English II (module 1.1). After approval of the curriculum commission.
These students must first submit an application to the Faculty Students Administration.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
1
|
year
|
nl
|
Geert Jacobs
|
4
|
|
|
|
2
|
year
|
nl
|
Geert Jacobs
|
3
|
|
Subscribe to 1 module from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Students who have followed the Educational Track, can enter directly into the educational master's programme.
Subscribe to 13 credit units from
no less than 1 and no more than 2 modules from the following list.
Subject to approval by the faculty.
Subscribe to no less than 3 and no more than 13 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
year
|
nl,fr
|
Frederik Gailly
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Geert Jacobs
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
de,nl
|
Frederik Gailly
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
nl,es
|
Nadja De Craene
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Ilse Ruyssen
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Jochen Maes
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Marijke D'Haese
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Ben Depoorter
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Michèle Vanmaele
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl,en
|
Johan Albrecht
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
en
|
Koen Plevoets
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Stijn Vansteelandt
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
en
|
Jefrey Lijffijt
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Koen De Turck
|
5
|
|
Subscribe to no more than 10 credit units from the following list. Subject to approval by the faculty.
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Sophie Hoozée
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
en
|
Virginie Mataigne
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Saskia Crucke
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
sem 2
|
nl,en
nl,en
|
Elsy Verhofstadt
|
3
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Bram De Wever
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Hendrik Vos
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Bram Verschuere
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Hendrik Vos
|
5
|
|
|
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Michèle Vanmaele
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
sem 2
|
nl
|
Veerle Segers
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Evy Van Lancker
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
year
|
nl
|
Elisabeth De Schauwer
|
3
|
|
|
UKV
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Ann-Sophie De Pauw
|
3
|
|
| Course | Ref | MT1 | Semester | Language | Instructor | Crdt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|
3
|
sem 1
|
nl
|
Bram De Wever
|
6
|
|
|
|
3
|
year
|
nl
|
Evelien Opdecam
|
9
|
|
Competence field 1: Competency in one or more scientific disciplines
- Knowing and appropriately using the core concepts and theories within economic analysis.
- Exploring relevant social sciences and technological evolutions to integrate new insights into economic analysis.
- Being able to use statistics, mathematics, econometrics and research methodology in the analysis of economic issues.
- Analysing under guidance micro and macro economic analyses from a scientifically based critical attitude.
- Identifying, processing and correctly refering to scientific sources.
- Selecting and correctly applying economic research methods and techniques.
- Critically processing the results of existing and own exploratory research while respecting deontological requirements.
- Forming a critical judgment on current economic events based on scientifically based analysis and logical reasoning.
- Analysing a current micro or macroeconomic issue from multiple perspectives and models.
- Possessing skills to evaluate possible policy options regarding economic challenges.
- Reporting (written or oral) of own exploratory research and reasoning on (policy) economic topics.
- Communicating (orally or in writing) in a language other than Dutch about (policy) economic issues.
- Working in (a diverse) team to analyze a (policy-)economic issue.
- Being aware of key economic, cultural and social developments in the wider economic environment and their impact on economic policy making.