Bachelor´s Degree in Economics
The Bachelor’s degree in economics is one of the programs with the strongest career prospects in the country, with an employability rate exceeding 60%. This figure, reported by the Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness, is based on the percentage of graduates affiliated with Social Security, highlighting the solid job opportunities available to economics graduates.
Timetables 2024/25
Study Plan
| 1st YEAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | ECTS | 2nd SEMESTER | ECTS |
| Political Science | 6 | Commercial Law | 6 |
| Principles of Economics I | 6 | World Economy | 6 |
| Economic History | 6 | Principles of Economics II | 6 |
| Mathematics I | 6 | Business Economics | 6 |
| Applied Economic Techniques | 6 | Statistics I | 6 |
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
| 2nd YEAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | ECTS | 2nd SEMESTER | ECTS |
| Spanish Economy | 6 | Accounting | 6 |
| Finance | 9 | Business Management | 9 |
| Mathematics II | 6 | Statistics II | 6 |
| Microeconomics I | 9 | Microeconomics II | 9 |
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
| 3th YEAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | ECTS | 2nd SEMESTER | ECTS |
| Econometrics I | 6 | Econometrics II | 6 |
| Public Economics | 9 | Economics of Public Services | 6 |
| Macroeconomics I | 9 | Industrial Economics | 6 |
| Economic Policy | 6 | Macroeconomics II | 6 |
| Comparative Economic Policies | 6 | ||
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
| 4ºth YEAR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st SEMESTER | ECTS | 2nd SEMESTER | ECTS |
| International Trade | 6 | Elective 4 | 6 |
| International Economics | 6 | Elective 5 | 6 |
| Elective 1 | 6 | Elective 6 | 6 |
| Elective 2 | 6 | ||
| Elective 3 | 6 | Trabajo Fin de Grado | 12 |
| Total | 30 | Total | 30 |
Electives for the 1st Semester:
Welfare, Equity, and Gender; Natural Resources and Environmental Economics; Political Economy and Institutions; Quantitative Techniques for Economic Analysis; Advanced Microeconomics; Game Theory.
Electives for the 2nd Semester:
Economic History of Spain; Taxation; Advanced Macroeconomics; Information Economics; Economic Foundations of Competition Defense; Health Economics.
Career Opportunities
A graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics is well-equipped to assume managerial and leadership roles across the business, financial, and public sectors. The program’s versatility also enables graduates to pursue careers in a wide range of fields, including:
- Economic, Financial, and Strategic Planning Departments
- Economic Analysis and Research units
- International trade and Economics departments
These roles can be pursued in:
- Financial institutions
- State or regional public sector
- International economic organizations such as the International Monetary Fund, World Bank, OECD, World Trade Organization, European Investment Bank, etc.
- Corporate departments of private companies
Graduates may also:
- Engage in teaching and/or research activities
Who is it for?
This program is designed for students who are enthusiastic about social issues and drawn to intellectual challenges. It is particularly suited for those with a high school background in social sciences or the sciences. While prior knowledge of mathematics (from the scientific track) and economics (from the social sciences track) is helpful, students with different levels of expertise in either area are welcome to enroll. The ideal candidate possesses a strong work ethic, as well as skills in critical thinking, synthesis, and abstraction.