The Strategic Economics program is truly unique in its approach, explicitly designed for students who are eager to master the intricacies of business strategy. It's a program that prepares you for roles where you'll lead the design and execution of firms‘ competition, products, strategic accounts, essential business changes, and mergers & acquisitions. To achieve this, we delve deep into economic theories, blending fundamental principles like game theory, behavioural economics, and supply chain economics with strategic planning. This unique blend allows you to understand how these theories shape real-world business outcomes. Our curriculum strongly emphasises practical skills, equipping you with the ability to use economic metrics and analytical tools. This hands-on approach ensures you can craft and assess business strategies and their real-world impact in a dynamic economy.
Our Strategic Economics program is not just about theoretical knowledge. We concentrate on market dynamics and competitive analysis, preparing you to interpret and anticipate market conditions effectively. The courses encompass crucial topics for making strategic decisions in a competitive business environment. This focus on practical skills ensures that you not only acquire theoretical knowledge but also develop the ability to apply it in real-world scenarios. This pragmatic orientation instils in you the confidence to tackle real-world business challenges.
The Strategic Economics program offers an in-depth examination of the economic implications of policies and regulations. This equips our students with the skills to navigate complex regulatory landscapes. Our comprehensive approach guarantees a broad comprehension of economic principles and their strategic applications, fostering long-term growth and sustainability across diverse business environments.
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At Strategic Economics, we recognize the diverse commitments of our students. That's why our classes are typically scheduled for weekday evenings, allowing you to effectively balance your educational and professional obligations. Our flexible schedule is designed to cater to the needs of both full-time students and working professionals, assuring you that you can pursue your academic goals without compromising on your professional responsibilities. Each semester is structured with modules focused on different strategic aspects, culminating in a comprehensive thesis defended in stages.
The studies occur weekday evenings from 5.45 to 9.00 PM (Lithuanian time). During each semester, 5-6 different subjects are studied. The Master's thesis is defended in three stages: the first, second, and third semesters.
The graduates of the programme are prepared to become highly-qualified finance specialists, who are able to perform analytical and managerial work in financial institutions and the financial units of other organisations.
Admission to the studies will be competitive, and priority will be given to university graduates with degrees in economics, business, management, finance, and accounting, with preference given to candidates with at least one year of work experience.
Applicants from other fields and college graduates must have accumulated at least 20 credits from fundamental economics study programme subjects, which they can acquire by choosing additional studies. This requirement does not apply to applicants under three years of relevant experience who submit a free-form certificate confirming their work tenure and position.
For students who have discontinued studies in similar programme's, subjects will be accredited according to the established procedure.
The programme emphasises the real-world application of strategy through interactive lectures, challenging case studies, immersive business simulations, and real-life consultancy projects. It prepares students to make informed decisions that optimise outputs and achieve desired profitability.
Studying under our faculty will give you rigorous analytical thinking skills, a deep understanding of economic frameworks, and solid quantitative capabilities, which are crucial in today’s data-driven business environment.
Distinctive features of the programme:
Interdisciplinary approach: integrating economics with strategic management, offering a broad perspective on both disciplines.
Dedicated faculty: learn from dedicated programme team members and professionals.
Engagement opportunities: participate in societies, career clubs, and university-level representation.
What comes after?
Here are the types of positions you can expect to move into after completion of the program:
We've designed the Strategic Economics program to bridge the gap between theoretical economics and strategic real-world applications. Our goal is to prepare leaders who think critically and act decisively in high-stakes environments. Based on the rigorous curriculum and the expert faculty involved, we anticipate our graduates will quickly move into roles such as Strategic Partnerships Manager or Director of Innovation, where they will apply their learning to drive significant business success.
