Why this program?

The International Bachelor in Economics & Finance has a dual mission: to examine the behavior of the economy and its relationship to business and government, and to study the funding and investment needs of corporations, individuals and institutions. The primary goal of this prestigious program, designed by a top-ranked Business School (accredited by AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS), is to establish a solid foundation in the applied and theoretical areas of international and domestic finance, business and economics. As an economics/finance major, you’ll develop the analytical and quantitative skills needed for corporate and individual financial management and economic modeling and forecasting.

This bachelor’s degree is taught using a unique methodology that combines (a) Fundamentals that will provide you an in-depth understanding of the principles that underpin business dynamics, (b) Broadening Options that allow you to choose courses from a wide range of areas and subjects to explore the world beyond business, and (c) Practicals to help you apply what you learn to real-world cases and scenarios to ensure your academic journey develops smoothly.

With The International Bachelor in Economics & Finance I will challenge myself to explore creative approaches and new ways of thinking. / I will be immersed in an international environment, opening me up to the transformative power of a multicultural setting. / I will understand the major concepts and theories of economics and finance and will get practical applications to unpack challenges in trade, banking, labor, and financial institutions. / I will undertake quantitative data analysis using the latest technology and software. / I will learn to not only evaluate the economic performance of important regional markets but also analyse and understand human behavior and social interactions. / I will will develop strong analytical, empirical and interpretive skills that are highly valued by employers. / I will monitor my own performance through a personalized dashboard which provides me with an overview of my learning journey as I progress as a business student. / I will benefit from the The Corporate Mentorship Program, which creates opportunities for me to build relationships with senior level business professionals (volunteer mentors) from various industries, and conditions for me to work on specific skills, find the career path that motivates me, and learn about business functions and industries directly from the people who are already there.

In 3d year, you will embark on an enriching international experience by spending one or two semesters in a European partner school and another one in partner school located in a different continent.

A single international bachelor that grants you two different bachelor diplomas, which are highly valued by recruiting companies when the time comes to enter the labor market.

Learning by design

| Every academic program has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each academic program by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Students who complete this degree will be able to:

• Engage with, and draw on, academic and professional research in economics and finance, with an ability to distinguish different themes within it, and to synthesise ideas from it.
• Recognize contemporary and historical economic and financial episodes and phenomena, confidently analyse their causes and significance, and understand the implications of future financial innovation
• Analyse and critically evaluate economic and financial policies, of government, companies and/or other institutions.
• Clearly present, explain and communicate their analysis in a variety of modes including verbal/written and technical.

Who is it for?

Our students value learning and teamwork, with a spirit of helping others and solidarity, which allows them to achieve their goals for academic and professional development, but also personal development.

New bachelor’s degree students know they are becoming part of an ambitious, supportive student body of high academic merit – with over half the students receiving Merit Scholarships based on their averages for admittance to higher education – and where, above all, the faculty and its community are dedicated to guaranteeing the greatest future success to each one of the students, with extremely high levels of employability at international level.

Our Bachelor in Economics & Finance is aimed at students who have recently completed high school, with an average age of 18, and that have an international mindset, are ambitious and determined, fluent in English, with excellent academic performance and who want to develop an international career.

Many of your classmates have already had international experiences and represent different nationalities and cultural backgrounds.

Where?

Católica Lisbon School of Business & Economics | CLSBE is ranked among the 30 best Business Schools in Europe according to the Financial Times rankings. Consistently ranked a Top European Business School it has been a long time reference for educational institutions and companies, as well as for independent organisations, that recognize the excellence and relevance of the work developed by the school empowering new generations to take a decisive role in the business world and in society in general.

CLSBE is among the elite group of schools holding the coveted Triple Crown status.

Only 1% of Business Schools worldwide are accredited by the three most prestigious management education accreditation agencies (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS), certifying that CLSBE programs are of the highest quality and in line with the most stringent international standards.

Financial Times Rankings