Study programme
Dutch-taught Bachelor of Applied Economics: Business Economics
This programme is taught in Dutch. On these pages, and for informational purposes only, we provide basic information about this programme in English.
Were you looking for the English-taught Master of Business Economics? Take a look at the study programme of the master programme
2024-2025
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Business Economics
Accounting
Financial markets
Information systems
International environment
Marketing
Economic Analysis
Economics
Quantitative Methods
Descriptive statistics and probability theory
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1
Broadening courses
Behaviour and Organisation
Law and Corporation
Professional communication
In part one students select 6 ECTS-credits of the offered languages. In part 2 students again select 6 ECTS-credits of languages, obtaining level 2 for at least 1 language. You also choose whether to obtain level 2 for a second language or level 1 for a third language.
German for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 1
Model path part 2
Business Economics
Financial reporting and analysis
'Accounting', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Logistics and transport
Introduction to managing and organising
- Stefanie Weil
- Tim Peeters
- Dan Xiang
Economic Analysis
Macroeconomics
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Microeconomics
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Quantitative Methods
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 2
'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1'
Inferential statistics
Research methodology
Research methodology
Broadening courses
Corporate taxation
Philosophy
Corporation law
Professional communication
In part one students select 6 ECTS-credits of the offered languages. In part 2 students again selelect 6 ECTS-credits of languages, obtaining level 2 for at least 1 language. You also choose whether to obtain level 2 for a second language or level 1 for a third language.
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
'German for business and economics 1'
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
'English for business and economics 1'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
'French for business and economics 1'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
'Spanish for business and economics 1'
Model Path Part 3
Business Economics
Digital organisation
Financial management
'Accounting', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Human resource management
I-week on sustainability
(This does not apply to exchange students or non-degree students)
Management accounting and control
'Accounting', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Operations management
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative methods of management
'Inferential statistics'
Research methodology
1 bachelor project to choose from
Bachelor project Business economics - Accountancy
- Kris Hardies
- Marie-Laure Vandenhaute
- Jo Mentens
Bachelor project Business economics - International business
Bachelor project Business economics - Finance
Bachelor project Business economics - Marketing
Bachelor project Business economics - Strategy and organisation
Bachelor project Business economics - Transport economy and logistics
Bachelor project: Current issues in economic policy
Broadening courses
3 ECTS-credits to choose from the following list of interdisciplinary courses
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global Justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating Development
Community Service Learning
Artificial intelligence: societal challenges
Optional Courses (or Component Teaching)
Choose 15 ECTS-credits
- from the list below
- from the languages of the 1st and 2nd bachelor
- from the list of university-wide, interdisciplinary courses (except 'Levensbeschouwing').
- credits already acquired in related programs, after consultation with CBIS
- a foreign university in the context of exchange
- from a selection of courses from the YUFE Student Journey
- from a selection of blended intensive programs, summer and winterschools offerd by partners (after approval and selection). For summer schools and some blended intensive programs you have to be selected the previous academic year, you formally include them in your study program in the academic year following the summer school attended.
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits use the free choice option of 15 ECTS-credits.
Algorithmic and computational thinking
'Mathematics with appl. in (business) economics and technology 2'
OR
The student must have followed the course:
'Mathematics with appl. in (business) economics 2'
Business-to-business marketing
Foundations of international business
History of economic thought
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
International economics
- 'Microeconomics'
- 'Macroeconomics'
International Relations
Qualitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods (part 2)
Lecture series 'Kékulé'
Marketing business game
Market and strategy
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Design of information systems
'Information systems' or 'Digital information systems'
Public economics and public finances
- 'Microeconomics'
- 'Macroeconomics'
Real estate finance and economics
Regional and urban economics
Risk management and internal control
'Financial reporting and analysis'
Social psychology
Internship (sem 1)
Internship (sem 2)
Transport economics
German for business and economics 3
'German for business and economics 2'
English for business and economics 3
'English for business and economics 2'
French for business and economics 3
'French for business and economics 2'
Spanish for business and economics 3
'Spanish for business and economics 2'
Teaching Component
Compulsory.
Students can choose to follow the compulsory courses in the 1st or in the 2nd semester.
General Didactics
General didactics (2nd semester)
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion
In-school Training: Orientation
In-school Training: Orientation
Students choose 1 or 2 introduction teaching methodologies. In case of 1 introduction teaching methodology, students have to follow 'Krachtige leeromgevingen' (1st or 2nd semester).
'Seminarie vakkennis wiskunde' is compulsory for students choosing 'Introductie vakdidactiek wiskunde'.
'Introductie vakdidactiek economie' is compulsory for the 'Educatieve master Economie'.
Introduction teaching methodology economics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction Teaching Methodology General Subj. for Techn. and Vocational Ed. with Practice Sessions
Introduction teaching methodology general sub. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
Introduction teaching methodology mathematics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Powerful Learning Environments
Powerful Learning Environments
Seminar Professional Knowledge in Mathematics
2023-2024
Model Path part 1
Part 1 of the model path is the standard initial package.
Business Economics
Accounting
Financial markets
Information systems
International environment
Marketing
Economic Analysis
Economics
Quantitative Methods
Descriptive statistics and probability theory
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1
Broadening courses
Behaviour and Organisation
Law and Corporation
Professional communication
In part one students select 6 ECTS-credits of the offered languages. In part 2 students again select 6 ECTS-credits of languages, obtaining level 2 for at least 1 language. You also choose whether to obtain level 2 for a second language or level 1 for a third language.
German for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 1
Model path part 2
Business Economics
Financial reporting and analysis
'Accounting', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Logistics and transport
Introduction to managing and organising
- Stefanie Weil
- Tim Peeters
- Dan Xiang
Economic Analysis
Macroeconomics
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Microeconomics
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Quantitative Methods
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 2
'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1'
Inferential statistics
Research methodology
Research methodology
Broadening courses
Corporate taxation
Philosophy
Corporation law
Professional communication
In part one students select 6 ECTS-credits of the offered languages. In part 2 students again selelect 6 ECTS-credits of languages, obtaining level 2 for at least 1 language. You also choose whether to obtain level 2 for a second language or level 1 for a third language.
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
'German for business and economics 1'
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
'English for business and economics 1'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
'French for business and economics 1'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
'Spanish for business and economics 1'
Model Path Part 3
Business Economics
Digital organisation
Financial management
'Accounting', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Human resource management
I-week on sustainability
(This does not apply to exchange students or non-degree students)
Management accounting and control
'Accounting', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Operations management
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative methods of management
'Inferential statistics'
Research methodology
1 bachelor project to choose from
Bachelor project Business economics - Accountancy
Bachelor project Business economics - International business
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Bachelor project Business economics - Finance
Bachelor project Business economics - Marketing
Bachelor project Business economics - Strategy and organisation
Bachelor project Business economics - Transport economy and logistics
Bachelor project: Current issues in economic policy
Broadening courses
3 ECTS-credits to choose from the following list of interdisciplinary courses
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global Justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating Development
Community Service Learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
Entrepreneurial Mindset
Optional Courses (or Component Teaching)
Choose 15 ECTS-credits
- from the list below
- from the languages of the 1st and 2nd bachelor
- from the list of university-wide, interdisciplinary courses (except 'Levensbeschouwing').
- credits already acquired from another Bachelor's program provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics
- a foreign university in the context of exchange
- from the YUFE (Young Universities for Europe) offer (after approval)
- from the range of summer schools offered by external partners (after approval)
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits use the free choice option of 15 ECTS-credits.
Business-to-business marketing
Foundations of international business
History of economic thought
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
International economics
- 'Microeconomics'
- 'Macroeconomics'
International financial management
'Accounting', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
International Relations
Qualitative Research Methods
Qualitative Research Methods (part 2)
Lecture series 'Kékulé'
Marketing business game
Market and strategy
'Economics' or 'Introduction to economics' (6 ECTS)
Negotiation 1
Bachel's thesis
Negotiation 2
Bachel's thesis
Design of information systems
'Information systems' or 'Digital information systems'
Public economics and public finances
- 'Microeconomics'
- 'Macroeconomics'
Regional and urban economics
Risk management and internal control
'Financial reporting and analysis'
Social psychology
Internship
Transport economics
German for business and economics 3
'German for business and economics 2'
English for business and economics 3
'English for business and economics 2'
French for business and economics 3
'French for business and economics 2'
Spanish for business and economics 3
'Spanish for business and economics 2'
Teaching Component
Compulsory.
Students can choose to follow the compulsory courses in the 1st or in the 2nd semester.
General Didactics
General didactics (2nd semester)
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion
In-school Training: Orientation
In-school Training: Orientation
Students choose 1 or 2 introduction teaching methodologies. In case of 1 introduction teaching methodology, students have to follow 'Krachtige leeromgevingen' (1st or 2nd semester).
'Seminarie vakkennis wiskunde' is compulsory for students choosing 'Introductie vakdidactiek wiskunde'.
'Introductie vakdidactiek economie' is compulsory for the 'Educatieve master Economie'.
Introduction teaching methodology economics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction Teaching Methodology General Subj. for Techn. and Vocational Ed. with Practice Sessions
Introduction teaching methodology mathematics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Powerful Learning Environments
Powerful Learning Environments
Seminar Professional Knowledge in Mathematics
2022-2023
Model Path part 1 (new curriculum from 2021-2022)
General Economics
Economics
Quantitative Methods
Descriptive statistics and probability theory
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1
Business Administration
Accounting
Financial markets
Information systems
Marketing
Broadening Areas of Study
Behaviour and organisation
International environment
Law and corporation
Languages
In part one students select 6 ECTS-credits of the offered languages. In part 2 students again select 6 ECTS-credits of languages, obtaining level 2 for at least 1 language. You also choose whether to obtain level 2 for a second language or level 1 for a third language.
German for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 1
Model path part 2 (new curriculum from 2022-2023)
General Economics
Macroeconomics
- 'Economics'
- 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1' or 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics and technology 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Microeconomics
- 'Economics'
- 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1' or 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics and technology 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Quantitative Methods
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 2
'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1'
Inferential statistics
'Descriptive statistics and probability theory'
Business Administration
Financial reporting and analysis
'Accountancy', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Logistics and transport
Introduction to managing and organising
- Stefanie Weil
- Tim Peeters
- Vicky Van Woensel
Research methodology
Broadening Areas of Study
Corporate taxation
Philosophy
Corporation law
Languages
In part one students select 6 ECTS-credits of the offered languages. In part 2 students again selelect 6 ECTS-credits of languages, obtaining level 2 for at least 1 language. You also choose whether to obtain level 2 for a second language or level 1 for a third language.
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
'German for business and economics 1'
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
'English for business and economics 1'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
'French for business and economics 1'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
'Spanish for business and economics 1'
Model Path Part 3 (curriculum being phased out valid until 2022-2023)
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative methods of management
'Inferential statistics'
Business Administration
Digital organisation
- 'Information systems' of 'Digital information systems'
Financial management
'Accountancy', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
I-week on sustainability
Bachelorproef
- Luc Van Liedekerke
- Peter Verhezen
- Freija Kleijnen
- Sara Weyns
Management accounting and control
'Accountancy', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Operations management
'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1' or 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics and technology 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Broadening Interdisciplinary courses
3 ECTS-credits to choose from
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating development
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
1 Profiling Route (15 ECTS-credits) to choose from:
Each profiling route consists of a specialisation cluster (9 ECTS-credits) and a bachelor project (6 ECTS-credits) in the same domain.
Profiling Route Accountancy
Advanced management accounting and control
'Management accounting and control'
Risk management and internal control
'Financial reporting and analysis'
Bachelor project Business economics - Accountancy
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Management Information Systems
Introduction to system analysis and databases
- 'Information systems' of 'Digital information systems'
Design of information systems
- 'Information systems' of 'Digital information systems'
Bachelor project Business economics - Management information systems
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route European and International Entrepreneurship
Business in the European Union
Foundations of international business
- Niels Noorderhaven
Bachelor project Business economics - European international entrepreneurship
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Finance
International financial management
'Accountancy', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
Investment analysis
Bachelor project Business economics - Finance
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Marketing
Business-to-business marketing
- 'Marketingbeleid'
Consumer behaviour
'Marketing management' or 'Marketing'
Bachelor project Business economics - Marketing
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Special Topics in Business Economics
9 ECTS-credits at a foreign university/institution to take within the framework of an exchange programme.
The bachelor project has to be chosen out of the other profile routes which is most in line with the chosen courses. If applicable please always contact the exchange coordinators.
Profiling Route Strategy and Organisation
Competitive strategy
'Microeconomics'
Organisational behaviour
Bachelor project Business economics - Strategy and organisation
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
- Maikel Pellens
Profiling Route Transport and Logistics
Business location
Air transport
Bachelor project Business economics - Transport economy and logistics
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Languages
Compulsory: 6/3 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
'German for business and economics 1'
German for business and economics 3
'German for business and economics 2'
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
'English for business and economics 1'
English for business and economics 3
'English for business and economics 2'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
'French for business and economics 1'
French for business and economics 3
'French for business and economics 2'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
'Spanish for business and economics 1'
Spanish for business and economics 3
'Spanish for business and economics 2'
Optional Courses (or Component Teaching)
Taking into account the (combination of) restrictions below, the student has to freely choose a total of 9 ECTS-credits out of 180 ECTS-credits of the complete bachelor programme.
* from another profiling route than the one taken up in the study programme
* from a bachelor programme provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics
* from the list below
* from the list of broadening interdisciplinary courses (except 'Levensbeschouwing')
* from the availability of languages provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics, for a maximum value of 6 extra ECTS-credits (optional) (= maximum of 24 ECTS-credits languages out of 180 ECTS-credits for the whole bachelor programme).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits can use the free choice option of 9 ECTS credits. The remaining 6 ECTS-credits of the component 'teaching' replace 6 ECTS-credits languages. Students choosing the specialisation cluster 'teaching', have to take 2 languages at level 2.
History of economic thought
'Economics'
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Amal Miri
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Dirk Vanheule
International Relations
Qualitative Research Methods
Lecture series 'Kékulé'
Marketing business game
Market and strategy
- 'Economics'
- 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1' or 'Mathematics with applications in (business) economics and technology 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Contemporary Era: social and economic history
Negotiation 1
Bachel's thesis
Negotiation 2
Bachel's thesis
Public economics and public finances
- 'Microeconomics'
- 'Macroeconomics'
Law of the European Union
Regional and urban economics
Internship
Studium Generale
Transport economics
Compulsory.
Students can choose to follow the compulsory courses in the 1st or in the 2nd semester.
In case of 2 introduction teaching methodologies, students don't have to follow 'Krachtige leeromgevingen'.
General didactics
General didactics (2nd semester)
Diversity and inclusion
Diversity and inclusion
In-school training: orientation
In-school training: orientation (2nd sem.)
Students choose 1 or 2 introduction teaching methodologies. In case of 1 introduction teaching methodology, students have to follow 'Krachtige leeromgevingen' (1st or 2nd semester).
'Seminarie vakkennis wiskunde' is compulsory for students choosing 'Introductie vakdidactiek wiskunde'.
'Introductie vakdidactiek economie' is compulsory for the 'Educatieve master Economie'.
Introduction teaching methodology economics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction teaching methodology general subj. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
- Jan T'Sas
- Maarten De Beucker
- Martine Mol
- Eva Verlinden
Introduction teaching methodology mathematics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Powerful learning environments
Powerful learning environments
Seminar professional knowledge in mathematics
2021-2022
Model Path part 1 (new curriculum from 2021-2022)
General Economics
Economics
Quantitative Methods
Descriptive statistics and probability theory
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics 1
Business Administration
Accounting
Financial markets
Information systems
Marketing
Broadening Areas of Study
Behaviour and organisation
International environment
Law and corporation
Languages
In part one students select 6 ECTS-credits of the offered languages. In part 2 students again select 6 ECTS-credits of languages, obtaining level 2 for at least 1 language. You also choose whether to obtain level 2 for a second language or level 1 for a third language.
German for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 1
Model Path part 2 (curriculum being phased out valid until 2021-2022)
General Economics
Macroeconomics
- 'Economics' or 'General economics'
- 'Mathematics', 'Mathematics 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Microeconomics
- 'Economics' or 'General Economics'
- 'Mathematics', 'Mathematics 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Quantitative Methods
Mathematical methods in decision making
- 'Mathematics', 'Mathematics 1' or 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
Inferential statistics
Business Administration
Financial reporting and analysis
- 'Accountancy', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
HRM and labor law
Logistics and transport
Marketing management
Research methodology
- Mathematics' or 'Mathematics 1'
- 'Descriptive statistics and probability theory'
Broadening Areas of Study
Corporate taxation
- 'Introduction to law' or {'Intro to law' & 'Public law'} or 'Sources and foundations of law' or 'Law and corporation'
Philosophy
Corporation law
- 'Introduction to law' or {'Intro to law' & 'Public law'} or 'Sources and foundations of law' or 'Law and corporation'
Languages
Compulsory: 6/9 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits (part 3 of the bachelor), have to take during the bachelor 2 languages at level 2.
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
- 'German for business and ec. 1'
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
- 'English for business and economics 1'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
- 'French for business and ec. 1'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
- 'Spanish for business and ec. 1'
Model Path part 3 (curriculum being phased out valid until 2022-2023)
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative methods of management
- 'Mathematics.'
- 'Statistics 1 & 2' or 'Descriptive statistics and probability theory' & 'Inferential statistics'
Business Administration
Digital organisation
- 'Information systems' or 'digital information systems'
- Steven De Haes
- Laura Caluwe
Financial management
- 'Accountancy', 'Introduction to financial reporting' or 'Financial reporting: principles and analysis'
I-week on sustainability
- 'Bachelorproef'
- Luc Van Liedekerke
- Peter Verhezen
- Freija Kleijnen
- Vicky Van Woensel
- Sara Weyns
Management accounting and control
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of ' Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
Operations management
- 'Mathematics' of 'Mathematics 1' of 'Mathematical methods and techniques'
- 'Statistics 1', or 'Discriptive statistics and probability theory'
Broadening interdisciplinary courses
3 ECTS-credits to choose from
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
City and Diversity
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Global justice
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Poverty and Inequality
Sustainability
Climate Change
Debating development
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
- Leni Franken
- François Levrau
1 Profiling Route (15 ECTS-credits) to choose from:
Each profiling route consists of a specialisation cluster (9 ECTS-credits) and a bachelor project (6 ECTS-credits) in the same domain.
Profiling Route Accountancy
Advanced management accounting and control
- 'Management accounting and control'
Risk management and internal control
- 'Financial reporting and analysis'
Bachelor project Business economics - Accountancy
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Management Information Systems
Introduction to system analysis and databases
- 'Informatiesystemen' of 'Digitale informatiesystemen'
Design of information systems
- 'Informatiesystemen' of 'Digitale informatiesystemen'
Bachelor project Business economics - Management information systems
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route European and International Entrepreneurship
Business in the European Union
Foundations of international business
Bachelor project Business economics - European international entrepreneurship
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Finance
International financial management
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of 'Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
Investment analysis
Bachelor project Business economics - Finance
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Marketing
Business-to-business marketing
- 'Marketingbeleid'
Consumer behaviour
Bachelor project Business economics - Marketing
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Special Topics in Business Economics
9 ECTS-credits at a foreign university/institution to take within the framework of an exchange programme.
The bachelor project has to be chosen out of the other profile routes which is most in line with the chosen courses. If applicable please always contact the exchange coordinators.
Profiling Route Strategy and Organisation
Competitive strategy
- 'Microeconomics'
Organisational behaviour
Bachelor project Business economics - Strategy and organisation
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Profiling Route Transport and Logistics
Business location
Air transport
Bachelor project Business economics - Transport economy and logistics
- the mandatory courses of model path part 1, 2 and 3
- the courses of the chosen profiling route
Languages
Compulsory: 6/3 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
- 'German for business and ec. 1'
German for business and economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Duits 2'
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
- 'English for business and economics 1'
English for business and economics 3
- 'English for business and economics 2'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
- 'French for business and ec. 1'
French for business and economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Frans 2'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
- 'Spanish for business and ec. 1'
Spanish for business and economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Spaans 2'
Optional Courses (or Component Teaching)
Taking into account the (combination of) restrictions below, the student has to freely choose a total of 9 ECTS-credits out of 180 ECTS-credits of the complete bachelor programme.
* from another profiling route than the one taken up in the study programme
* from a bachelor programme provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics
* from the list below
* from the list of broadening interdisciplinary courses (except 'Levensbeschouwing')
* from the availability of languages provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics, for a maximum value of 6 extra ECTS-credits (optional) (= maximum of 24 ECTS-credits languages out of 180 ECTS-credits for the whole bachelor programme).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits can use the free choice option of 9 ECTS credits. The remaining 6 ECTS-credits of the component 'teaching' replace 6 ECTS-credits languages. Students choosing the specialisation cluster 'teaching', have to take 2 languages at level 2.
History of economic thought
- 'Economics' or 'General economics'
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Amal Miri
- Lore Van Praag
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Dirk Vanheule
Qualitative Research Methods
Lecture series 'Kékulé'
Market and strategy
- 'General economics' of 'Economics'
- 'Mathematics' of 'Mathematics 1' of 'Mathematical methods and techniques' (at least 8/20)
Contemporary Era: social and economic history
Negotiation 1
- 'Bachelorproef'
Negotiation 2
Public economics and public finances
- 'Microeconomics'
- 'Macroeconomics'
Law of the European Union
Regional and urban economics
Social psychology
Studium Generale
Transport economics
Component teaching
Compulsory.
Students can choose to follow the 3 compulsory courses in the 1st or in the 2nd semester.
General didactics
General didactics (2de sem., stadscampus overdag)
Educational Science 1: Learning and Behavioral Processes
Educational Science 1: Learning and Behavioral Processes
In-school training: orientation
In-school training: orientation (2nd sem.)
Students choose 2 introduction teaching methologies. 'Seminarie vakkennis wiskunde' is compulsory for students choosing 'Introductie vakdidactiek wiskunde'.
'Introductie vakdidactiek economie' is compulsory for the 'Educatieve Master Economie'
Introduction teaching methodology economics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction teaching methodology general subj. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
- Jan T'Sas
- Maarten De Beucker
- Martine Mol
- Eva Verlinden
Introduction teaching methodology mathematics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Seminar professional knowledge in mathematics
2020-2021
Model Path part 1
General Economics
Introduction to economics
Quantitative Methods
Descriptive statistics and probability theory
Mathematics with applications in (business) economics
Business Administration
Accounting
Information systems
Introduction to financial markets 1
Introduction to financial markets 2
Management and organisation
- Margareta Asselbergh
- Freija Kleijnen
Broadening Areas of Study
European and international environment
Introduction to psychology
Introduction to sociology
Law and corporation
Languages
Compulsory: 6 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits (part 3 of the bachelor), have to take during the bachelor 2 languages at level 2.
German for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 1
Model Path part 2
General Economics
Macroeconomics
- 'Inleiding tot de algemene economie' of 'Economie'
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
Microeconomics
- 'Inleiding tot de algemene economie' of 'Economie'
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
Quantitative Methods
Mathematical methods in decision making
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
Inferential statistics
Business Administration
Financial reporting and analysis
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of 'Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
HRM and labor law
Logistics and transport
Marketing management
Research methodology
Broadening Areas of Study
Philosophy
Corporate taxation
- 'Inleiding t/h recht' of {'Inl t/h recht' en 'Publiek recht'} of 'Bronnen en beginselen v/h recht' of 'Handels- en vennootschapsrecht' of 'Inl t/h recht e/d publieke instellingen'
Corporation law
- 'Inleiding t/h recht' of {'Inl t/h recht' en 'Publiek recht'} of 'Bronnen en beginselen v/h recht' of 'Handels- en vennootschapsrecht' of 'Inl t/h recht e/d publieke instellingen'
Languages
Compulsory: 6/9 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits (part 3 of the bachelor), have to take during the bachelor 2 languages at level 2.
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Duits 1'
- Ingeborg Dusar
- Inga Rühlmann
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
- 'English for business and economics 1'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Frans 1'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Spaans 1'
Model Path part 3
Quantitative Methods
Quantitative methods of management
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)econ. toep.'
- 'Statistiek met (bedrijfs)econ. toep. 1 & 2'
Business Administration
Digital organisation
- 'Informatiesystemen'
- Steven De Haes
- Laura Caluwe
Financial management
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of 'Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
I-week on sustainability
- 'Bachelorproef'
Management accounting and control
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of ' Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
Operations management
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
- 'Statistiek met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen 1' of 'Statistiek I'
Broadening Areas of Study
3 ECTS-credits to choose from
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Global justice
1 Profiling Route (15 ECTS-credits) to choose from:
Each profiling route consists of a specialisation cluster (9 ECTS-credits) and a bachelor project (6 ECTS-credits) in the same domain.
Profiling Route Accountancy
Advanced management accounting and control
- 'Management accounting and control'
Risk management and internal control
- 'Financial reporting and analysis'
Bachelor project Business economics - Accountancy
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Management Information Systems
Introduction to system analysis and databases
- 'Informatiesystemen'
Design of information systems
- 'Informatiesystemen'
Bachelor project Business economics - Management information systems
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route European and International Entrepreneurship
Business in the European Union
Foundations of international business
Bachelor project Business economics - European international entrepreneurship
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Finance
International financial management
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of 'Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
Investment analysis
Bachelor project Business economics - Finance
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Marketing
Business-to-business marketing
Consumer behaviour
Bachelor project Business economics - Marketing
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Special Topics in Business Economics
9 ECTS-credits at a foreign university/institution to take within the framework of an exchange programme.
The bachelor project has to be chosen out of the other profile routes which is most in line with the chosen courses. If applicable please always contact the exchange coordinators.
Profiling Route Strategy and Organisation
Competitive strategy
- 'Microeconomics'
Organisational behaviour
- Carolyn Declerck
- Yanne Bogaerts
Bachelor project Business economics - Strategy and organisation
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Transport and Logistics
Business location
Air transport
Bachelor project Business economics - Transport economy and logistics
- de mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Languages
Compulsory: 6/3 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
German for business and economics 1
German for business and economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Duits 1'
- Ingeborg Dusar
- Inga Rühlmann
German for business and economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Duits 2'
- Ingeborg Dusar
- Inga Rühlmann
English for business and economics 1
English for business and economics 2
- 'English for business and economics 1'
English for business and economics 3
- 'English for business and economics 2'
French for business and economics 1
French for business and economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Frans 1'
French for business and economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Frans 2'
Spanish for business and economics 1
Spanish for business and economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Spaans 1'
Spanish for business and economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Spaans 2'
Optional Courses (or Component Teaching)
Taking into account the (combination of) restrictions below, the student has to freely choose a total of 9 ECTS-credits out of 180 ECTS-credits of the complete bachelor programme.
* from another profiling route than the one taken up in the study programme
* from a bachelor programme provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics
* from the list below
* from the availability of languages provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics, for a maximum value of 6 extra ECTS-credits (optional) (= maximum of 24 ECTS-credits languages out of 180 ECTS-credits for the whole bachelor programme).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits can use the free choice option of 9 ECTS credits. The remaining 6 ECTS-credits of the component 'teaching' replace 6 ECTS-credits languages. Students choosing the specialisation cluster 'teaching', have to take 2 languages at level 2.
Poverty and Inequality
Community service learning
- Gerlinde Verbist
- Eva Van Moer
Sustainability
History of economic thought
- 'Inleiding tot de algemene economie' of 'Economie'
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Lore Van Praag
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Dirk Vanheule
Climate Change
Lecture series 'Kékulé'
Negotiation 1
- 'Bachelorproef'
Negotiation 2
Public economics and public finances
- 'Inleiding tot de algemene economie' of 'Economie'
Regional and urban economics
Studium Generale
Transport economics
Component teaching
General didactics
Introduction teaching methodology economics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction teaching methodology general subj. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
Learn and motivate
In-school training: orientation
2019-2020
Model Path part 1
General Economics
6 ECTS-credits
Introduction to Economics
Quantitative Methods
9 ECTS-credits
Discriptive Statistics and Probability Theory
Mathematics with Applications in (Business) Economics
Business Administration
21 ECTS-credits
Accounting
Information Systems
Introduction to Financial Markets 1
Introduction to Financial Markets 2
Management and Organisation
- Margareta Asselbergh
Broadening Areas of Study
18 ECTS-credits
European and International Environment
Introduction to Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Law and Corporation
Languages
Compulsory: 6 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits (part 3 of the bachelor), have to take during the bachelor 2 languages at level 2.
German for Business and Economics 1
English for Business and Economics 1
French for Business and Economics 1
Spanish for Business and Economics 1
Model Path part 2
General Economics
12 ECTS-credits
Macroeconomics
- 'Inleiding tot de algemene economie' of 'Economie'
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
Microeconomics
- 'Inleiding tot de algemene economie' of 'Economie'
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
Quantitative Methods
9 ECTS-credits
Mathematical Methods in Decision Making
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
Inferential Statistics
Business Administration
24 ECTS-credits
Financial Reporting and Analysis
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of 'Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
HRM and Labor Law
Logistics and Transport
- Franziska Kupfer
- Eddy Van de Voorde
Marketing Management
Research Methodology
Broadening Areas of Study
9 ECTS-credits
Philosophy
Corporate Taxation
- 'Inleiding t/h recht' of {'Inl t/h recht' en 'Publiek recht'} of 'Bronnen en beginselen v/h recht' of 'Handels- en vennootschapsrecht' of 'Inl t/h recht e/d publieke instellingen'
Corporation Law
- 'Inleiding t/h recht' of {'Inl t/h recht' en 'Publiek recht'} of 'Bronnen en beginselen v/h recht' of 'Handels- en vennootschapsrecht' of 'Inl t/h recht e/d publieke instellingen'
Languages
Compulsory: 6/9 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits (part 3 of the bachelor), have to take during the bachelor 2 languages at level 2.
German for Business and Economics 1
German for Business and Economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Duits 1'
English for Business and Economics 1
English for Business and Economics 2
- 'English for business and economics 1'
French for Business and Economics 1
French for Business and Economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Frans 1'
Spanish for Business and Economics 1
Spanish for Business and Economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Spaans 1'
Model Path part 3
Quantitative Methods
6 ECTS-credits
Quantitative Methods of Management
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)econ. toep.'
- 'Statistiek met (bedrijfs)econ. toep. 1 & 2'
Business Administration
21 ECTS-credits
Financial Management
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of 'Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
I-Week on Sustainability
- 'Bachelorproef'
Logistics and Transport
- Franziska Kupfer
- Eddy Van de Voorde
Management Accounting and Control
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of ' Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
Research Methodology
Production Management
- 'Wiskunde met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen' of 'Wiskunde' of 'Wiskundige methoden en technieken'
- 'Statistiek met (bedrijfs)economische toepassingen 1' of 'Statistiek I'
Broadening Areas of Study
3 ECTS-credits to choose from
World View: Religion, Atheism and Science
World View: Religion, Atheism and Meaning
World View: Religion, Atheism and Culture
World View: Religion, Atheism and Society
City and Diversity
Media and Digital Society
Migration, Integration and Diversity
Freedom, Citizenship and Democracy
Global justice
1 Profiling Route (15 ECTS-credits) to choose from:
Each profiling route consists of a specialisation cluster (9 ECTS-credits) and a bachelor project (6 ECTS-credits) in the same domain.
Profiling Route Accountancy
Advanced Management Accounting and Control
- 'Management accounting and control'
Risk Management and Internal Control
- 'Financial reporting and analysis'
Bachelor Project Business Administration - Accountancy
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Management Information Systems
Design of Information Systems
- 'Informatiesystemen'
Introduction to System Analysis and Databases
- 'Informatiesystemen'
Bachelor Project Business Administration - Management Information Systems
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route European and International Entrepreneurship
Business in the European Union
Foundations of International Business
Bachelor Project Business Administration - European International Entrepreneurship
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Finance
International Financial Management
- 'Accountancy' of 'Inleiding tot de financiële verslaggeving' of 'Financiële verslaggeving: beginselen en analyse'
Investment Analysis
Bachelor Project Business Administration - Finance
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Marketing
Business-to-Business Marketing
Consumer Behaviour
Bachelor Project Business Administration - Marketing
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Special Topics in Business Economics
9 ECTS-credits at a foreign university/institution to take within the framework of an exchange programme.
The bachelor project has to be chosen out of the other profile routes which is most in line with the chosen courses. If applicable please always contact the exchange coordinators.
Profiling Route Strategy and Organisation
Competitive Strategy
- 'Microeconomics'
Organisational Behaviour
Bachelor Project Business Administration - Strategy and Organisation
- the mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Profiling Route Transport and Logistics
Business Location
Air Transport
Bachelor Project Business Administration - Transport Economy and Logistics
- de mandatory courses of model path part 3
- the courses of the concerning profile
Languages
Compulsory: 6/3 ECTS-credits to choose from the list below
Spread over the bachelor programme 18 ECTS-credits in languages either 2 languages at level 3 (2 x 9 ECTS-credits) or 3 languages at level 2 (3 x 6 ECTS-credits).
German for Business and Economics 1
German for Business and Economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Duits 1'
German for Business and Economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Duits 2'
English for Business and Economics 1
English for Business and Economics 2
- 'English for business and economics 1'
English for Business and Economics 3
- 'English for business and economics 2'
French for Business and Economics 1
French for Business and Economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Frans 1'
French for Business and Economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Frans 2'
Spanish for Business and Economics 1
Spanish for Business and Economics 2
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Spaans 1'
Spanish for Business and Economics 3
- 'Zakelijk en economisch Spaans 2'
Optional Courses (or Component Teaching)
Taking into account the (combination of) restrictions below, the student has to freely choose a total of 9 ECTS-credits out of 180 ECTS-credits of the complete bachelor programme.
* from another profiling route than the one taken up in the study programme
* from a bachelor programme provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics
* from the list below
* from the availability of languages provided by the Faculty of Business and Economics, for a maximum value of 6 extra ECTS-credits (optional) (= maximum of 24 ECTS-credits languages out of 180 ECTS-credits for the whole bachelor programme).
Students choosing the component 'teaching' of 15 ECTS-credits can use the free choice option of 9 ECTS credits. The remaining 6 ECTS-credits of the component 'teaching' replace 6 ECTS-credits languages. Students choosing the specialisation cluster 'teaching', have to take 2 languages at level 2.
Poverty and Inequality
Community service learning
Debating Development
Sustainability
History of Economic Thought
- 'Inleiding tot de algemene economie' of 'Economie'
Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Migration and Integration
- Lore Van Praag
- Hilde Greefs
- Walter Nonneman
- Annemie Struyf
- Dirk Vanheule
International Economics
- 'Microeconomics'
- 'Macroeconomics'
- Roland Winkler
Climate Change
Lecture Series 'Kékulé'
Negotiation 1
- 'Bachelorproef'
Negotiation 2
Regional and Urban Economics
Social and Organisational Psychology
Sports Economics
- 'Microeconomics'
- Stefan Kesenne
Studium Generale
Topics in Development Studies
Transport Economics
- Franziska Kupfer
- Thierry Vanelslander
Component teaching
General didactics
Learn and motivate
Introduction teaching methodology economics with practice sessions (1st sem.)
Introduction teaching methodology general subj. for techn. and vocational ed. with practice sessions
- Paul Janssenswillen
- Gytha Burman
- Maarten De Beucker
- Sally Van Agtmael