International Economics

Faculty of Economics

Name
International Economics
Program code
Qualification awarded
Educational - "Master of Economics" in the educational program "International Economics" Professional - "Economist (International Economics)"
Length of programme
2 years
Number of credits
120
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Social and behavioral sciences
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Having a bachelor's degree
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Educational: successful mastering of competencies in compulsory and elective EK by cluster, with grades not lower than 60 points. Professional: - mastering the competencies of compulsory disciplines and electives in the cluster with scores of at least 75 p; - completion of internship with companies in primary positions (optional) of the appropriate level for at least 240 hours; - work practice and master's thesis (according to professional qualification) with a score of at least 75 p.
Programme learning outcomes
PLO1. Articulate, analyze and synthesize solutions of scientific and practical problems PLO2. Propose, justify and make effective decisions on the development of socio-economic systems and management of economic entities PLO3. Communicate freely on professional and scientific issues in the state and a foreign language orally and in writing PLO4. Develop socio-economic projects and a system of comprehensive actions for their implementation, taking into account their goals, expected socio-economic outcomes, risks, legal, resource and other regulations PLO5. Adhere to the principles of academic integrity PLO6. Assess personal performance, demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to manage staff and work as part of a team PLO7. Choose effective methods of management of economic activity, to substantiate the offered decisions on the basis of relevant data and scientific and applied researches PLO8. Choose effective methods for managing economic activity, justify the proposed solutions based on relevant data, scientific and applied research PLO9. Make effective decisions under conditions of uncertainty and challenges that require the use of new approaches, methods, and tools of socio-economic research PLO10. Apply modern information technologies and specialized software in socio-economic research and in the management of socio-economic systems PLO11. Identify and critically assess the state and trends of socio-economic development, form and analyze models of economic systems and processes PLO12. Justify management decisions for effective business development, taking into account goals, resources, constraints and risks PLO13. Assess possible risks, socio-economic consequences of management decisions PLO14. Develop scenarios and strategies for the development of socio-economic systems PLO15. Organize the development and implementation of socio-economic projects taking into account informational, methodological, material, financial and human resources
Form of study
External form
Examination regulations and grading scale
The final evaluation of learning outcomes at the University is carried out on a single 100-point scale. The assessment of the applicant corresponds to the ratio established of the level of professional and general competencies to the planned learning outcomes (as a percentage). The minimum positive level of assessment is 60 points. According to the results of exams, according to the results of course and diploma works (projects); based on the results of work in practice, the student is also graded on a four-point scale: “Excellent”, “Good”, “Satisfactory”, “Unsatisfactory”. If the final exam is not conducted in the disciplines, the results of the applicant’s work are evaluated on a 2-point scale: “Passed” or “Fail”.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Work placement
Work practice (6 credits) and internships (optional) of 240 hours are provided.
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Iryna Sofishchenko
Department of Marketing and Business-Administration
Faculty of Economics
Occupational profiles of graduates
Knowledge and practical skills of the graduate provide the opportunity to get a job in enterprises and institutions of various economic activities and forms of ownership, in international organizations, research centers, government regulatory authorities, multinational companies, investment companies, domestic and multinational banks, international consulting and auditing companies.
Access to further studies
Opportunity to study in the programs of the third level of higher education for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in the same field of knowledge or related and to obtain additional qualifications in the system of adult education.