Introduction

The dual pathway in Economics and Statistics offers training on the fundamental aspects of economics, and its own skills for the collection and analysis of statistical information.
The dual pathway in Economics and Statistics provides advanced knowledge of both economics and statistics. This interdisciplinarity allows the extension of training to subjects as varied as economic policy and public policies, public finance and taxation, econometrics, microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic history, programming, probabilities, statistical modelling, etc. Graduates can develop their professional career in the private and public sector. In the business world, preferably in analytical departments: cost analysis, foreign market analysis, market research, financial and risk analysis, portfolio analysis, stock exchange, banking, data or strategic consulting, business intelligence, etc. In the public sector in economic and finance departments, official statistical institutes, demographics and social security, labour market, etc.

Basic information

TypeDouble degree
Faculty or schoolFaculty of Economics and Business
Branch of knowledge
  • Social Sciences
Credits420
Length of course6 academic years
Approximate price per credit17,69 €
Compulsory placementsNo
CoordinatorMANUELA T. ALCAÑIZ ZANON
SpecializationsYes

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Pathbreaking practices

Three UB students who have studied different bachelor's degrees explain their experience doing internships in three leading companies in different sectors.

Objectives and competences

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  • Capacity to analyse organizations and the environment in which they operate.  
  • Capacity to prepare, analyse and interpret economic information.   
  • Capacity to identify and understand economic institutions and how they work.   
  • Ability to produce critical analyses of economic theories and models.   
  • Capacity to apply the economic and social regulatory framework and understanding of its effects.
  • Capacity to identify and understand economic institutions and how they work.   
  • Capacity to select the most suitable method when carrying out a statistical study.
  • Ability to use statistical methods as the basis for the decision-making process.  
  • Capacity to apply logical reasoning and mathematical instruments to a specific context.
  • Ability to apply specific mathematical procedures commonly used in statistics.  
  • Capacity to conceive, model, analyse, validate and interpret real-life situations and problems, adapting theoretical models to the specific requirements of different areas of application.

Access and admission

Applicant profile and access requirements

Access requirements and conditions

Admission for students with studies completed outside Spain.

Applicants holding higher educational qualifications from a university outside Spain should consult the page Admission with foreign qualifications to find out about specific admission requirements.
 

Pre-enrolment

Students that have studied abroad and who wish to study at the University of Barcelona may be admitted to EHEA bachelor's degree courses. Procedures for gaining admission will depend on the qualifications held by each applicant.

For further information about admission, consult the page Admission with foreign qualifications.
 

Enrolment

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Course curriculum

Subjects and course plans

List of subjects

Subject Language Type Credits
Business Economics 1st semester Basic training 6
Calculus I 1st semester Basic training 6
Introduction to Economics 1st semester Basic training 6
Introduction to Statistics 1st semester Basic training 12
Linear Algebra 1st semester Basic training 6
World Economic History 1st semester Basic training 6
Calculus II 2nd semester Basic training 6
Economic History of Spain 2nd semester Basic training 6
Introduction to Finance and Accounting 2nd semester Basic training 6
Introduction to Law 2nd semester Basic training 6
Microeconomics I 2nd semester Basic training 6
Probability I 2nd semester Basic training 6
Statistical Inference I 2nd semester Basic training 6
Subject Language Type Credits
Biostatistics Compulsory 6
Computer Systems II Compulsory 6
Experimental Design Compulsory 6
Linear Models Compulsory 6
Bayesian Statistics Compulsory 6
Economic Cycles 2nd semester Compulsory 6
History of Economic Thought and Economic Policy 1st semester Compulsory 6
Industrial Statistics Compulsory 6
Multivariate Data Analysis Compulsory 6
Queueing Theory and Simulation Compulsory 6
Time Series Compulsory 6
Subject Language Type Credits
Generalized Linear Models Compulsory 6
Machine Learning I Compulsory 6
Subject Language Type Credits
Bachelor's Degree Final Project Compulsory final project 12
Final Project 1st semester
2nd semester 		Compulsory final project 6

Pathways and specializations

Placements

Career opportunities

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Faculty of Economics and Business

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Secretary: 934 024 304
secretaria.fee@ub.edu

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