Are you passionate about the business and finance sector? Do you follow the national and international news? Then, an Economics degree is the answer. It has always been one of the most sought-after degrees amongst youth.
Economics degrees are designed to tackle all the issues that have an impact on financial situations, ranging from production to how resources are used. Candidates are trained to understand how the economy suffers fluctuations based on the market’s needs and wants followed by the market’s supply and demand.
By far one of the most crucial elements is that economics is divided into microeconomics and macroeconomic. Microeconomics deals with the economic behaviour at an individual level (companies, buyers, sellers and others), whilst macroeconomics illustrates the bigger picture, on a national or global scale (unemployment, economic growth, inflation and so on).
Having an economics degree increases anyone’s chances to find a job, regardless of the field. This is mainly due to the fact that graduates hold many transferable abilities, such as analytical and problem-solving skills, that are suitable for any career.
A study made by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that graduates from an economics course have a starting salary of £33,000 per year. Having a job in the field right after graduation is a major positive aspect and comes with a lot of opportunities for career advancement.
Economics degrees are usually a three years commitment and sometimes are offered as part of a joint degree. This means that Economics can be studied along with another subject such as engineering, management, law, computer science and others.
This degree can be found either as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA). The BSc focuses more on economical theory and statistical techniques, while BA is combined with social sciences and qualitative modules.
The curriculum is rigorous, but it is complemented by numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. Faculty members are highly qualified and dedicated to helping students succeed. The campus culture is dynamic and fosters a sense of community. With Universidade do Minho holistic approach to education, students are prepared to excel in their careers and lead fulfilling lives.
View moreA great journey. Could be more practical but was a good theoretical background.
I wish we have more labs and relations with real companies.
I moved to France and I’m working in the area. So in general was a great way and a great experience.
I recommend students check the study plan because is updated every year.
The University of Minho is a good university, in my opinion. It has a great location and the facilities at Gualtar campus are good.
However, there are some negative aspects:
-there are some subjects that should be updated, so students can meet the modern requirements the job market expects. For example, in the marketing bachelor’s, we should have learnt a lot more about digital marketing and its tools, since the world is going through a huge shift to digital and, let’s face it, it’s what is asked in almost every job application in the area;
-the lack of communication between professors and students should be more promoted.
The culture, lecturers, infrastructure, etc. The way people help each other is tremendous. Enthusiasm between the students about cultural activities and support from the Professors. It’s kind of a complete experience to learn new things and to carry it to build our future. Thanks a lot UMINHO.
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