The Faculty of Economics and Business in Rijeka delivers the University Undergraduate Programme in International Business (3 years, 180 ECTS credits).
Years of work and effort invested in innovating the structure and raising the quality of the International Business programme have been recognised by the international accreditation body EFMD, which has awarded it EPAS accreditation. At present, only 115 study programmes at higher education institutions in management, economics and business economics worldwide hold this accreditation. Obtaining the prestigious EPAS accreditation places the Faculty of Economics and Business in Rijeka among the top 10% of the world’s best economics faculties and business schools.
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 International Business programme in English
- for students who are citizens of the Republic of Croatia or of another European Union member state: EUR 2,000
- for international students from countries that are not European Union member states: EUR 5,000