The undergraduate university study program in Business Economics (online) is delivered at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business, as a modern study program conducted entirely in a virtual environment. It is the first accredited university-level online undergraduate program in the field of business economics in the Croatian language in the Republic of Croatia, designed for students who wish to acquire fundamental academic knowledge in economics and business through a flexible mode of study.
Teaching for all courses is delivered online, and exams are conducted online under controlled conditions.
The program is offered as a part-time study, allowing students to balance academic obligations with professional and personal commitments. Upon enrollment in the first year, students choose a specialization track.
Upon completion of the program, students earn 180 ECTS credits and are awarded a diploma confirming the academic title of Bachelor of Economics (univ. bacc. oec.).
The undergraduate university study program in Business Economics is delivered through the following online specialization tracks (part-time study):
- Entrepreneurship (online program)
- Management (online program)
- Finance (online program)
When enrolling in the first year, students choose the study track they will follow.
About the Programme
Duration of study: 6 semesters (3 years)
ECTS credits: 180
Admission requirements: Completed four-year secondary school education, a passed State Matura exam, and fulfilment of the admission requirements for the first year of study.
The acquired knowledge and skills fall into five categories: Knowledge and Understanding, Application of Knowledge and Understanding, Making Judgements, Communication, and Learning Skills. The acquired competences are reflected in the ability to analyse, synthesise and design solutions to problems in economics and business economics; to develop critical thinking; to learn independently, connect knowledge and adapt to new circumstances (flexibility); to creatively seek solutions to the business problems of institutions and companies, organise and manage them, and perform other highly qualified work in economics and business economics; and to develop and apply professional achievements.
Depending on the chosen undergraduate programme (Economics or Business Economics) and study track, the bachelor’s qualification in economics/business economics prepares students for immediate employment and demanding professional work in companies, public enterprises and public administration.
Examples of positions for which bachelor’s graduates in economics are qualified include: lower- and middle-level managers in various sectors, directors of small and medium-sized companies and institutions and other business and organisational professionals, finance and banking professionals, analysts, PR or HR professionals, and similar.
Academic title or degree awarded upon completion: University Bachelor of Economics (baccalaureus/baccalaurea) – abbreviation: univ. bacc. oec. (180 ECTS)
Progression to further study: Upon completing the university undergraduate programme, students will have earned at least 180 ECTS credits and meet the requirements for enrolment in a corresponding university graduate programme.
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes – Business Economics (in Croatian)
Curriculum
Academic year 2026/2027
Course Delivery Plan – Undergraduate Programmes 2026/2027 (in Croatian)
Cost of Studying
ANNUAL TUITION FEE for the part-time online programme:
- for students who are citizens of the Republic of Croatia or of another European Union member state: EUR 950