Level: Bachelor
Start date: Autumn 2026
City: Jönköping
Credits: 180 credits
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Economics
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: 2025-10-16 – 2026-01-15
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## About the programme International economics explores how trade, financial markets, and global policies impact businesses and societies. As global markets become more complex and data-driven, there is an increasing demand for economists who can think critically, analyse data, and understand international trends in sustainability and innovation. This programme prepares you for exactly that. In your first year, you will build a broad foundation in business, economics, and statistics, studying core subjects such as organisation, finance, marketing, accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. This broad base helps you see economics in the wider context of business and society. From your second year, you will specialise in international economics through courses in mathematics, international trade, regional economics, financial markets, and econometrics. You will also gain hands-on experience with large datasets, econometric modelling, and AI-supported tools for data analysis, strengthening your ability to turn complex information into clear, evidence-based insights. This combination of broad foundations and specialised courses gives you the tools to analyse global challenges from an economist’s perspective. ### Economics with a sustainable perspective The programme develops your ability to think critically, analyse global challenges, and act responsibly. You will strengthen your communication and analytical skills while gaining an international outlook and entrepreneurial mindset. Grounded in a Nordic approach, the programme emphasises sustainability, equality, and long-term value creation - values that are highly relevant in today’s global economy. ### Learning for the future At JIBS, theory and practice are closely connected. You will work with cases, projects, and real-world data while developing advanced analytical, research, and presentation skills. The programme concludes with a bachelor's thesis, where you apply and integrate what you have learned in a focused international economics study. ### International opportunities You will study in a dynamic, international campus environment and can further customise your degree through: - A semester abroad at one of our many partner universities worldwide. - Elective courses to strengthen your profile. - An internship in Sweden or internationally. These opportunities broaden your perspective, expand your global network, and strengthen your CV. ### Your future career Graduates of International Economics are well prepared for careers as economists, analysts, consultants, policy advisors, or business developers in international organisations, banks, companies, government agencies, and NGOs. With strong analytical and data skills, combined with knowledge of AI and digital tools, you will be highly competitive in the global job market. Many graduates also continue with master’s or doctoral studies in economics or related fields.

The programme is conducted at Jönköping International Business School
Credits: 180 credits
Level: Bachelor
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2026
Requirements: General entry requirements and Mathematics 3b or 3c, Civics 1b or 1a1+1a2, English 6. Or: Mathematics Further level 1b or Further level 1c, Civics level 1b, or level 1a1+1a2, English level 2, required grade Passed or international equivalent.
Here you can find the corresponding requirements for most countries.
Application code: HJ-KU103
Degree: Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business and Economics with a major in Economics
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 57500 SEK
Total tuition fee: 345000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students

The JIBS bachelor’s advantage

 

Get a head start on your global career in Business and Economics

 

All our bachelor programmes give you more than just a degree – they prepare you to thrive in a fast-changing, global business world.


Shared foundation – unique opportunities

 

The first year is common for all programmes and provides a broad foundation in business and economics, covering subjects such as organisation, finance, marketing, accounting, micro- and macroeconomics, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. From the second year, you specialise within your chosen programme and tailor your education to match your ambitions. All programmes conclude with a thesis project, allowing you to apply and integrate what you have learned throughout your studies.

At JIBS, you’ll study in an international environment where entrepreneurial thinking and responsibility are central values. Along the way, you can broaden your experience through electives, a semester abroad at one of our many partner universities, or an internship in Sweden or overseas.

 

Global recognition and career value

 

JIBS is among the top 1% of business schools worldwide, holding the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA). We are also ranked by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s best business schools, which means you can be confident that your degree is internationally recognised and valued by employers across the globe.

 

Our unique combination of international outlook and Nordic embeddedness, entrepreneurial spirit, and practical experience equips you with the skills, networks, and confidence to launch your global career.

In this programme you have the possibility to do a 10-week internship during your elective semester if you don’t choose to study abroad at one of our partner universities. This internship can be done anywhere in the world and is a great opportunity to see how you can apply economic theories and tools to real-life problems.

This programme offers a possibility for you to study abroad at one of our many partner universities. This is a great opportunity for you to specialize in an area of your interest, to explore a new country and culture, and to meet new friends.


The international vibe can be experienced already here at JIBS as approximately 40% of this programme’s students are from outside of Sweden.


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After graduation you can work with economic issues in areas such as environmental management, health, finance, regional development, and business development. There are also possibilities to work with these issues within international organisations such as the EU, the UN, or the OECD. Work tasks might include data collection, market analyses, managing financial assets, or working on economic or strategic issues.

 

After graduation you will also be eligible for the master programme Applied Economics and Data Analysis at JIBS, as well as many other master programmes in economics all over the world.

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