The Applied Economics Bachelors Degree at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is designed for students eager to understand the intricate interplay between economic principles and their social, political, and international implications. You will gain a robust understanding of economic theories, methodologies, and quantitative tools, including econometrics and statistics, while also exploring foundational concepts in finance, management, and political science. This programme is ideal if you are driven by a desire to analyse decision-making processes at various levels and are comfortable employing deductive reasoning and economic modelling to address complex challenges.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over three years, engaging with a curriculum that balances rigorous academic training with practical insights. Your learning journey will involve core subjects like microeconomics, macroeconomics, and institutional economics, alongside essential quantitative methods and a thesis seminar. You will develop critical analytical and academic writing skills, preparing you for advanced master’s studies or direct entry into careers in government, international organisations, or the private sector, where your broad-based economic knowledge will be highly valued.