3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The Bachelor in International Economics at SGH Warsaw School of Economics is a dynamic 3-year full-time program that dives deep into global economic relations, preparing you for a career in international business and policy—perfect if you're passionate about how countries, companies, and organizations connect in today's interconnected world. You'll build a strong foundation in economics while gaining practical skills in areas like foreign market expansion, multinational operations, and ethical business practices, all with a unique interdisciplinary edge that sets SGH apart as Poland's pioneer in this field.
Curriculum Structure
Years 1-1.5 (Semesters 1-3):
In your first three semesters, you'll lay a solid groundwork with core subjects that every SGH undergrad takes, getting you ready for the program's specialized focus. You'll dive into Micro- and Macroeconomics to grasp market dynamics and national economies, Management and Accounting for real-world business ops, plus Finance, Economic and Social Policy, European Integration, and Statistics to analyze data and policies shaping global trade. You'll also boost your two foreign languages, making you versatile from day one.
Years 2-3 (Semesters 4-6):
The second half ramps up with major-specific courses on international economic relations, where you'll explore rules for firm expansion into foreign markets and how multinational companies thrive—or navigate challenges—in the world economy, including Polish firms on the EU internal market. Key units like Theory of State and European Integration (one in each phase) help you understand political-economic ties, while studying ethics in economy and international business ensures you're equipped for principled decision-making in global deals. This hands-on progression turns theory into skills for conducting international transactions and analyzing competitiveness.
Focus Areas
The program emphasizes international economic relations between states, organizations, and companies, with strong coverage of EU economy and integration, multinational operations, foreign market expansion, and digitization in the global economy—blending economics, policy, and business ethics for a well-rounded global mindset.
Learning Outcomes
Graduates understand country-company dynamics in the world economy (including the EU), analyze international competitiveness, identify digitization trends, and conduct global transactions; they also excel in ethical behavior, initiative, self-reliance, and team responsibility.
Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This program aligns perfectly with careers in international business, governmental organizations, NGOs, and firms expanding abroad, building skills for roles like market analysts or policy advisors—backed by SGH's three key accreditations that place it among Europe's top business schools.
Reputation (Employability Rankings)
SGH, founded in 1906, is renowned for high-quality programs with a prestigious diploma employers chase; its international profile shines in Warsaw's vibrant hub, offering top-tier education at affordable costs around USD 6,000/year, with lectures from leading Polish and global experts.
At SGH Warsaw School of Economics, the Bachelor in International Economics program dives deep into practical, hands-on learning right from the start, building real-world skills through its interdisciplinary focus on economic relations between states, organizations, and companies. You'll tackle core subjects like Micro- and Macroeconomics, Finance, Statistics, and European integration in your first three semesters, then shift to specialized major courses that emphasize applied economics in a global context. With access to dedicated institutes and collaborative spaces, you'll gain the tools and teamwork experience employers crave, all while preparing for double degree options abroad, like those with Peking University or Kyungpook National University.
Here are some standout ways the program and campus make experiential learning come alive::
- Institute of International Economics: Dive into research and teaching at this specialized unit within the Collegium of World Economy, located in building M (rooms 21, 23, 31), where you'll explore global economic issues through targeted projects and expert guidance.
- Teamwork and learning premises: Five dedicated spaces across campus for group projects, meetings, and collaborative work, perfect for simulating international business scenarios and honing teamwork skills.
- Double Degree Programmes: Partner with top schools like Peking University's Guanghua School of Management or Kyungpook National University for immersive international study, earning two diplomas and real cross-cultural experience starting in your first year.
- Summer University Warsaw workshops: Hands-on lectures and case studies in economics and management through short, intensive programs open to students.
Imagine applying these skills in your career—SGH's been Poland's pioneer in International Economics since day one, and spots fill fast.
Graduating from this programme opens doors to international career paths across business, finance, and public policy. You’ll develop strong analytical and global thinking skills that employers value, helping you move quickly into professional roles after graduation. Many graduates secure jobs within a short time and benefit from strong early-career earning potential.
Typical job roles include: international business analyst, economic consultant, policy analyst, trade specialist
What gives you an edge at SGH:
Further Academic Progression:
After completing this degree, you’ll have multiple pathways to continue your education and specialize further:



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