Objectives
The undergraduate course in Economics provides a generalist perspective with the possibility of specialization in a specific area later in the Economics Master.
Access Requirements
Those interested can apply for the course through one of the following national competitions organized by DGES: National Competition for Access and Admission to Public Higher Education; and Special Regimes. Application may also be possible through the following special competitions, organized by the University of the Azores: Special Competitions for Access and Admission to the University of the Azores (Over 23 Years, Holders of Technological Specialization Diploma, Holders of Higher Professional Technician Diploma, Holders of Other Higher Education Courses, Holders of dual certification courses in secondary education and specialized artistic courses); Regimes of Re-entry and Change of Institution / Course; Special competition for access and admission of international students to the University of the Azores. In all cases, the application is dependent on the candidates' compliance with the conditions required for this purpose. For more information on national competitions and the conditions of access and admission, consult the DGES page at www.dges.gov.pt, and for information on special competitions, consult the regulations available on our website.
Career Opportunities
Consultant in the preparation of economic studies leading to decision making by top and functional management in the public and private sector;
General director, management advisor of any functional area or division;
Chief financial officer, assistant chief financial officer, project analyst, accountant, auditor and chartered accountant;
Market research and economic instrument analysis technician.
Learning Outcomes
The undergraduate course in Economics provides an ample toolkit of skills and knowledge geared to develop technical capacities in the areas of public economics, economics of the firm and finances for activities within public
and private organizations.
The main objectives of the undergraduate course in Economics are:
a) Provide the scientific and technical knowledge adequate for a career in private and public organizations;
b) Promote the student’s skills to organize and process information relevant to problem solving in economics;
c) Develop written and oral communication skills;
d) Develop flexibility and adaptation capacities;
Study Regime
Full- or part-time attendance, presence required in daytime schedule
0th Year
| Discipline | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Taxation | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Budget Control | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Special Operations Accounting | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Training on Economics | 1st Semester | 6 |
1st Year
| Discipline | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Introduction to Microeconomics | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Mathematics I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Statistics I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Accounting II | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Introduction to Macroeconomics | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Introduction to Management I | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Mathematics II | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Statistics II | 2nd Semester | 6 |
2nd Year
| Discipline | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Finance I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Econometrics | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Introduction to Law | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Macroeconomics I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Microeconomics I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Corporate Finance II | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| History Economics | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Macroeconomics II | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Microeconomics II | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Portuguese Economics | 2nd Semester | 6 |
3rd Year
| Discipline | Semester | ECTS |
|---|---|---|
| International Economics I | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Public Economics | 1st Semester | 6 |
| Regional Economics | 1st Semester | 6 |
| European Economics | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Policy Economics | 2nd Semester | 6 |
| Project Valuation | 2nd Semester | 6 |
Information
- DGES Code
- 9081
- ECTS Credits
- 180 ECTS
- Duration
- 3 semesters