World Economy and International Economic Relations

World Economy and International Economic Relations

    Direction description

    World Economy and International Economic Relations bachelor’s program prepares students for professional activity in international economics, management, finance, investment, foreign economic relations, and related fields in both public and private sector institutions. The programme provides students with a strong foundation in economics, management, international business, and applied analytical methods relevant to today’s global economic environment. Emphasis is placed on the study of world economy, international economic relations, finance, marketing, international management, logistics, and decision-making in economic contexts. The programme combines theoretical preparation with practical and analytical training, enabling students to understand complex economic processes, evaluate international market developments, and apply economic knowledge in institutional and business settings. A distinctive feature of the programme is its multilingual and internationally oriented academic environment. Alongside their core studies, students strengthen their communication skills and foreign language proficiency, preparing for future work in international organizations, government institutions, business structures, financial institutions, and companies engaged in foreign economic activity.
    Code Title Language Duration ECTS credits Departments
    60411100 World Economy and International Economic Relations Uzbek / Russian / English 4 years 240 ECTS credits International Economics, International Finance and Investments, Systems Analysis and Mathematical Modeling

    Program structure

    Training in the bachelor’s program 60411100 – International Economics and Management is delivered in a full-time format within the credit-module system. The standard duration of study is 4 years, and the programme comprises 240 ECTS credits.

    The curriculum combines economics, management, finance, mathematics, statistics, data analysis, and international business studies. Students take courses such as World Economy, International Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Marketing, International Marketing, International Management, International Finance, International Investment Activity, International Logistics, International Economic Negotiations, Project Management, Principles of Financial Accounting, Econometrics, Probability Theory and Statistics, Big Data Analysis in Economics, Optimal Decision-Making Methods, and National Economy of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

    The programme also includes courses aimed at strengthening broader academic and professional competencies, including Information Technology, Communication Skills, Political Science, International Relations, Diplomatic Protocol and Etiquette, Philosophy, and Theory of State and Law. This interdisciplinary structure helps students develop both quantitative and managerial skills, as well as a broader understanding of international institutional and economic processes.

    Language training forms an important part of the programme. In addition to their core academic studies, students develop proficiency in Uzbek, Russian, English, and an additional foreign language, supporting their preparation for professional activity in multilingual and internationally oriented environments.

    The programme also includes practice-oriented learning opportunities. During their studies, students may undertake internships and professional placements in ministries, state institutions, financial and banking organizations, international companies, representative offices, and other entities engaged in foreign economic activity. Students also benefit from UWED’s wider academic and research environment, as well as from interaction with practitioners, experts, and guest lecturers from government institutions, international organizations, and business structures.

     

    Career opportunities

    Graduates on the programme may pursue careers in a wide range of economic, financial, managerial, and internationally oriented fields. They may work in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, state agencies, international organizations, representative offices of foreign and international institutions, banks, financial organizations, joint ventures, private companies, and enterprises engaged in international trade and foreign economic activity.

    Career pathways also include positions in international business, finance, investment, marketing, management, economic analysis, foreign trade, consulting, and institutional coordination of international economic relations. The programme prepares graduates for professional roles requiring strong economic knowledge, analytical skills, managerial competencies, and the ability to work effectively in international and multilingual environments.

     

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