The Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Economics prepares students for employment in a variety of business or government positions, and for continued study in graduate schools in economics, business, and other fields. This program focuses on analyzing the allocation of scarce resources, highlighting the importance of making choices between competing alternatives. It equips students with the tools to make informed decisions in areas such as consumer and firm behavior, employment, price stability, trade, international finance, economic growth, public finance, and public policy.
In the rich tapestry of Cyprus’ educational landscape, the University of Limassol (UoL) shines as a new beacon of knowledge and innovation, building on the esteemed foundations of the Cyprus International Institute of Management (CIIM).
STUDY MODEL
On Campus in Cyprus
DEGREE
BSc in Economics 240 ECTS
ELIGIBILITY
Intermediate with 75% or three GCE A Level exams with grades ABB
IELTS with a score of at least 5.0
- BA101 – Personal & Professional Development
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC101 – Microeconomics I
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC111 – Mathematics I
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - CS101 – Foundations of Business Information Technology
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
- BA111 – Communication Skills
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC121 – Macroeconomics I
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC131 – Statistics I
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - CS141 – Programming I
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
- BA201 – Ethics & Social Responsibility
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - BA211 – Financial Accounting I
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC201 – Econometrics I
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - CS211 – Mathematics II
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
- BA221 – Innovation & Entrepreneurship
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC211 – Microeconomics II
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC221 – Econometrics II
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC311 – Game Theory
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
- EC301 – Macroeconomics II
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - CS321- Machine Learning, Data Mining & Business Analytics
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - Elective
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - Elective
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
- EC361 – Social Welfare Economics & Cost-Benefit Analysis
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC362 – Money and Banking
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - Elective
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - Elective
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
- EC401 – Research Methods
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - EC490 – Behavioral Economics
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - Elective
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5 - Elective
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
EC600 – Mandatory Thesis
Credits: 30
Elective Courses
Students may concentrate in a Thematic Area and take all its 6 specialized elective courses (45 ECTS) or choose any mix of 6 elective courses (45 ECTS) from different thematic areas and/or from other Bachelor programs. Particularly, students may choose one of the following options:
1. Choose one of the following three thematic areas (concentrations), each consisting of six (6) specified elective courses (45 ECTS). All six courses within the chosen thematic area must be completed by the student to acquire the concentration.
Note: The chosen thematic area is recorded on the Transcript of Credits and the Diploma Supplement, but not on the Degree itself. All students receive the same degree (ενιαίο πτυχίο) regardless of the thematic area they have chosen.
A. Thematic area: International Economics
6 specified elective courses 45 ECTS
B. Thematic area: Digital Economics & AI
6 specified elective courses 45 ECTS
C. Thematic Area: Green Economics & Sustainability
6 specified elective courses 45 ECTS
2. Any mix of six (6) elective courses from the above thematic areas and/or from other accredited Bachelor programs (45 ECTS), except Project-type courses.
Important notes:
- Elective courses can be taken from the 1st semester of the 3rd year through the 1st semester of the 4th year.
- Only one of the two listed postgraduate courses(marked by 3 stars) can be taken, and only during the 4th year.
1. EC331 – International Trade
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
2. EC341 – International Finance
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
3. EC411 – Economic Growth and Development
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
4. EC431 – EU Institutions, Economics & Policies
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
5. EC481- Economic History
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
6. EC471 – The Cypriot Economy
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
1. CS251 – Digital Transformation
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
2. CS201 – Programming II
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
3. CS221 – Management Information Systems
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
4. CS351- Artificial Intelligence & Deep Learning
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
5. BI510 ** – Applied Data Analytics, Visualization& Forecasting
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
6. EC491- Digital Economics & AI Applications
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
1. EC321 – Industrial Organization
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
2. EC421 – Public Finance & Public Policy
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
3. EC411 – Economic Growth and Development
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
4. EC471 – The Cypriot Economy
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
5. GD660 ** – The Circular Economy & Sustainable Development
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
6. EC441 – Environmental Economics
Contact Hours: 36 Credits: 7.5
