Field Name — Economics and Business – Domestic Trade
Field Code — 63-41-M/01
Form of Study — Full-time, 4 years
Completion — Graduation Exam
Certification — Graduation Certificate
This field is suitable for those interested in economics. During their studies, students will learn to navigate economic and legal legislation. The curriculum includes information and multimedia technologies.
Mastery of business, accounting, and administrative activities with a focus on trade allows for excellent employment opportunities in the job market. Graduates are skilled in conducting business negotiations, presenting products or services to customers, managing personnel and administrative agendas, and processing company accounting. They are also able to interact professionally with customers in two foreign languages.
Throughout their studies, students also have the opportunity to experience work in real professional environments. Graduates are well-prepared for university studies in economics and foreign languages.
WHAT CAN STUDENTS EXPECT DURING THEIR STUDIES?
- Orientation course
- Skiing and rafting courses
- Seminars, lectures, excursions (e.g. to institutions like the Czech National Bank, ...)
- Field-specific and general competitions and olympiads
- Opportunities to go on professional internships abroad through the Erasmus+ programme (Germany, Spain, Ireland, Malta, Finland, Lithuania). Upon completion, students receive the Europass Mobility Certificate, which enhances their job prospects
- Continuous professional internships at partner companies, lasting approximately 10–12 weeks over the course of their studies
SPECIALISED SUBJECTS
Professional Communication, Accounting, Accounting Exercises, Economics, Geography, Law, Marketing, Management, Product Quality, Administrative Techniques, Electronic and Written Communication, Applied Psychology, Practical Training
For more details about the subjects and their time allocations, refer to the curriculum plan.
LANGUAGE STUDIES
Students can study up to 3 foreign languages (options include English, German, French, Spanish, Russian, and Portuguese):
1st foreign language – proficiency level B1–B2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
2nd foreign language – proficiency level B1 according to CEFR
Students can earn certificates from the international exams FIRST (B2) and PET (B1) during their studies, which can help in the university admissions process and enhance their prospects in the job market. These certificates can also substitute some parts of the graduation exam in English.
Students have the opportunity to participate in numerous projects and competitions in the foreign languages taught at the school. They regularly succeed in regional and national rounds designed for the best language learners from secondary schools and vocational schools. Some interesting opportunities include the KONTEXT regional competition, which focuses on comprehension of specialised English texts, and the Juvenes Translatores competition for young translation talents within the European Union.
WHICH CAREERS CAN GRADUATES PURSUE?
Graduates can find employment in both employee positions and as entrepreneurs. They can work in:
- Independent work in small and medium-sized enterprises
- Economist, financial officer, marketing officer, assistant, secretary, sales representative
- Other economic and administrative roles
- Positions primarily in manufacturing and commercial activities related to their specialisation,etc.
