The undergraduate degree course in Economics it is known for its high quality standards and excellent employment records upon graduation. The course exists since the foundation of the Faculty of Economics in 1953. Current enrolment numbers are at 1,200 students. The course follows the European “Bologna model” and has a length of 6 semesters of academic work, within which students must obtain a total of 180 ECTS credits. The curriculum of the course has several disciplines in Theoretical Economics and Applied Economics, as well as disciplines in Mathematics and Statistics that provide the necessary quantitative foundations. The course also has a strong component of disciplines in Management and Accounting. In the final semester, some options are offered to allow students to personalize their academic profiles.
The cycle of studies was accredited, without conditions, by the Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES) on 11/02/2015.
Official Code: | 9081 |
Director: | Octávio Figueiredo |
Acronym: | LECO |
Academic Degree: | Bachelor |
Type of course/cycle of study: | First Degree |
Start: | 2008/2009 |
Duration: | 3 Years |