International Business Administration and Economics: Double degree
Become a professional who bridges business and economics. In this integrated Bachelor’s program, you combine expertise in managing international companies with rigorous economic analysis of markets and public policy. Understand how firms operate across borders and how economic forces and policy decisions shape their strategies. This broad, well-rounded foundation prepares you for an international career in business, policy, and beyond.
This four-year integrated Bachelor’s degree blends the practical, managerial, and global business skills taught in International Business Administration with the analytical, quantitative and systems-level economic insight delivered in Economics. What makes this program unique is that it combines economics and international business from the first semester through to the thesis.
You build a strong foundation in economics, business, and quantitative methods in the first year, and deepen your analytical, strategic, and financial expertise in the second. In the third year, you broaden your global perspective by studying international markets, governance, sustainability, and economic development. In the final year, you specialize through electives, an exchange or internship, and complete a thesis in your chosen field.
Why Double degree: International Business Administration and Economics?
- Combine business strategy and economic analysis in one integrated Double degree that develops both practical managerial skills and strong quantitative expertise.
- Learn how firms operate in global markets while rigorously analyzing how economic forces and policies shape markets and societal outcomes
- Pursue diverse careers in consulting, finance, policy, data science and international business with a distinctive interdisciplinary profile that sets you apart in the labor market.
- Transcript of Records – If you have not yet completed Secondary School, you must upload a transcript showing your current grades. You can find the transcript template here.
- Secondary School Leaving Certificate – If you have already completed Secondary School, you do not need to upload a separate transcript. Simply upload your Secondary School Leaving Certificate to the application.
An additional document, Statement of Education, may be required depending on the programme you apply for at this university.
If this document is required, it will appear in the Documents section of the Kastu application form once you start your application.
Depending on the programme, the following may be required as part of the application process:
- CV/Resume in English
- Motivation Letter in English
Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending on your nationality and the country where you completed your previous education.
You may not need to take IELTS or TOEFL. University usually allow you to prove your English proficiency in one of the following ways:
- TOEFL iBT*
- IELTS Academic
- A Cambridge English qualification
- A national English examination listed on your secondary school leaving certificate
- An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
- Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
- An International Baccalaureate (IB) or European Baccalaureate (EB) diploma
- Other
Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme, your secondary school qualification and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.
*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.
- A good knowledge of mathematics is important for being successful in this Bachelor’s program.
- Need to pass State Examination Mathematics.
To be eligible for the Double degree, you must apply separately to both International Business Administration and Economics.
The combined degree in stands out in the labor market by offering graduates not just specialist knowledge from one discipline, but interdisciplinary fluency in business and economics. Graduates of this combined degree will have a portfolio of high-value skills:
- Data analysis & econometrics (quantitative problem solving)
- Strategic management & cross-cultural communication
- Economic modelling and forecasting
- Leadership, project management & international teamwork
This blend results in professionals who can interpret data at both macro- and micro-levels and translate insights into actionable business strategies.
