University of Economics – Varna

Studied subjects	Semester	Credits	Type of grading	Student involvement
				Total	Self-study	Classes	Competence2
Specialised
World and European Economics	9	5	Exam	150	105	45	5, 6, 8
International Business Law	9	4	Exam	120	90	30	5, 6, 8
International Strategic Management	9	5	Exam	150	120	30	5, 7, 8
Research Methods in International Business	9	5	Exam	150	105	45	3, 4
Communication skills	9	3	Ongoing assessment	90	75	15	5, 6
International Marketing Management	9	5	Exam	150	120	30	5, 7, 8
Electives (1) Language for business (German) Language for business (French)	9	3	Ongoing assessment	90	60	30	1, 2, 1, 2
International Business Across Cultures	10	4	Exam	120	90	30	5, 7, 8
Leadership Across Cultures	10	4	Exam	120	90	30	5, 6, 8
Economic Development	10	4	Exam	120	90	30	5, 6, 8
Corporate Governance & CSR	10	4	Exam	120	90	30	5, 6, 7
International Trade Theory	10	4	Exam	120	90	30	5, 6, 8
International Business and Economics	10	3	Ongoing assessment	90	60	30	5, 6, 8
Negotiations across cultures	10	3	Ongoing assessment	90	60	30	5, 7, 8
Electives (1) Language for business (German) Language for business (French)	10	4	Ongoing assessment	120	90	30	1, 2, 1, 2
E-Business	11	3	Exam	90	60	30	3, 4
Development of Managerial Skills	11	3	Exam	90	60	30	5, 6, 8
Design Thinking	11	3	Exam	90	60	30	5, 7, 8
Intercultural Skills Training: Simulation	11	3	Exam	90	60	30	5, 7, 8
Advanced Technology in the Workplace	11	3	Exam	90	60	30	3, 4
Consultancy Project	11	2	Ongoing assessment	60	30	30	5, 7
Electives (1) Language for business (German) Language for business (French)	11	3	Ongoing assessment	90	60	30	1, 2, 1, 2
Master Degree Seminar	12	5	Ongoing assessment	150	90	60	1, 4, 5
International Consumer Behaviour	12	1	Exam	30	15	15	5, 6, 8
Intercultural Relationship Marketing	12	2	Exam	60	45	15	5, 6, 8
Internship	12	10	Ongoing assessment	300	270	30	5, 7, 8
Integrated Marketing Communications	12	2	Exam	60	45	15	5, 6, 8
International Brand Management	12	2	Exam	60	45	15	5, 7, 8
Electives (1) Language for business (German) Language for business (French)	12	3	Ongoing assessment	90	60	30	1, 2, 1, 2
Total for Specialised				0		0
Graduate
Electives (1) Thesis Defense Comprehensive State Exam	12	15	Exam	450	450	0
Total for Graduate				0		0
Total for the entire period of study		120		3600	2745	855
Optional courses	Semester	Credits		Student involvement
				Total	Self-study	Classes	Competence2
Foreign Language - English	12	3		90	60	30	2, 8
Foreign Language - German	12	3		90	60	30	2, 8
Foreign Language - French	12	3		90	60	30	2, 8
Foreign Language - Russian	12	3		90	60	30	2, 8

¹ The course is available only to foreigners
² Competence: 1 - Literacy, 2 - Multilingualism, 3 - Numerical, scientific and engineering skills, 4 - Digital and technology-based competences, 5 - Interpersonal skills, and the ability to adopt new competences, 6 - Active citizenship, 7 - Entrepreneurship, 8 - Cultural awareness and expression