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Economics and Data Science

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Course ID
ECO
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

The Bachelor's degree program in Economics and Data Science, offered by the FoETI at Western Balkans University, is designed to prepare emerging leaders, the ones that want to make a change in the world.

If you want to gain a solid foundation in economics while also having the necessary skills to apply data science techniques to solve economic problems, this is the study program you have to choose!
 
The curriculum of this program is designed by global expert of the field. It is structured to provide a comprehensive understanding of economic theories and policies, as well as statistical and econometric methods. Additionally, students will learn how to collect and analyze data, use programming languages in economic operations, apply machine learning algorithms to economic data, blockchain techniques and cryptocurrency.

The program is designed for students who are interested in economics and have a strong background in mathematics and statistics. It is also suitable for students who are interested in pursuing further studies in economics or data science at the graduate level.
 
Courses in the program include:
  • micro and macroeconomic theory
  • econometrics
  • data analysis and visualization
  • machine learning
  • statistical computing
  • programming for data science etc.

Graduates of the program will be well-prepared for a range of careers in fields such as:
  • data analysis
  • economics research
  • policy making
  • market analysis
  • financial analysis
They will be able to apply their knowledge of economic theories and data science techniques to real-world economic problems and help organizations and companies make informed decisions.

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Integrated Programs

Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 BIZ 101 Organizational Behavior Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 BIZ 103 Business Management Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 105 Statistics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 ECO 107 Microeconomics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 101 Introduction to Programming Mandatory English A 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 111 Introduction to Big Data Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 102 Macroeconomics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 FIN 203 Accounting Finance Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 BIZ 210/ SEN 216/ FIN 106/ BIZ 102 Computer Graphics / Game Programming / Finance LAB / Business Law Elective English C 45 0 15 0 65 3.5 5
4 ECO 108 Mathematics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 106 Web Programming Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 112 History of Economic Thought Mandatory English D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 FIN 201 Corporate Finance Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 ECO 203 Advanced Economics Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 205 Object Oriented Programming Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 SEN 205 Introduction to Data Science Mandatory English B 30 0 15 0 65 3 5
5 BIZ 209 Business Information Systems Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 202 Public Finance Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 ECO 204 Industrial Economics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 206 Economics and Sustainability Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 ECO 208 Green Economics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 204 Machine Learning Mandatory English D 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 212 International Financial Markets Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 309 Research Methods Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 FIN 303 Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 ECO 305 Econometer of Avan. E M. L Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
4 FIN 302/ SEN 318/ SEN 316/ SEN 312 Professional Ethics / Internet of Things / Intelligent Devices / e-Comm Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 SEN 211 Artificial Intelligence Mandatory English B 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
6 ECO 301 Econometrics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 ECO 302 Behavioral Economics Mandatory English D 30 15 0 0 65 3 4
2 BIZ 304 Tech & Ino. in Business & Markets Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 SEC 302 Data security Mandatory English B 30 0 30 0 65 3 5
4 ECO 308 Applied Econometrics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 ECO 310 Professional Practice Mandatory English D 30 0 0 0 95 2 5
6 ECO 312 Diploma / Final Exam Mandatory English E 0 15 0 0 135 0.5 6

President's Honor List

Academic Year 2023-2024
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  • Gersi Hoti
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