What does a productive summer look like? Noor Ayoub has the answer
This is how you can enjoy a summer full of learning and travelling, while collaborating with a leading intergovernmental organization
Humanitarian crisis management: Inside IE University’s refugee camp simulation
In this hands-on simulation of a refugee camp, students step into the role of aid workers, facing the real challenges of providing safety, support and hope to those in urgent need.
Why an international experience can help launch your career
Did you know that a year abroad during college can help your personal and professional growth? Find out how it made all the difference for one of our students.
Shaping future leaders: IE University goes to Warwick Economics Summit
The Warwick Economics Summit is Europe’s largest entirely student-run international forum, based in Coventry, England.
IE University Students Triumph at the Visa Case Competition
IE University students secure roles at Visa with their winning case study
How the Humanities Complete the IE Experience
At IE University, we work relentlessly to ensure our students receive a well-rounded education. The humanities can often get lost behind the bustle of our tech-driven world—but we emphasize just how beneficial it is to learn from the complexities of the human experience. By studying where we came from, we can equip ourselves for what’s […]
IE University and EssilorLuxottica: One Student’s Unique Path
The Bachelor in Economics is a rigorous program that puts students at the center of today’s reality of economics. From econometrics and political science to applied analytics, behavioral science and technology, students work toward new ways of driving economic transformation, efficiency and growth in our digital era. As part of the program, students are given […]
The Bachelor in Economics: Turning Short-Term Opportunities Into Long-Term Success
Alyssa Nichols is currently thriving at global investment management firm, T. Rowe Price. Over the last year, she’s scaled the ladder from what was essentially an internship to a new permanent investment analyst role. But her professional journey started much earlier on, within the Bachelor in Economics classroom at IE University. Guided by strategic vision […]
Nudgeathon 2024: Opening Doors to Real-World Career Opportunities
Nudgeathon 2024 is set to welcome several international teams to IE University for a unique, three-day event. In this edition of the first Nudgeathon to be held in Madrid, bachelor’s and master’s degree students from universities all over the world will come together to participate in a real-world challenge aimed at applying behavioral science to […]
IE University and the OECD Team Up for a Hands-On Summer Program
The OECD is an international organization focused on creating policies that will help improve lives. Fostering equality, opportunity, well-being and prosperity, the OECD works alongside governments and policy makers to share best practices and knowledge, and to build a forum for people to find solutions to social, economic and environmental challenges. Bringing our students to […]
Why You Should Participate in the AEALCEE Conference—A Student’s Perspective
The AEALCEE is an organization designed to bring together students from universities across Spain who are working toward careers in economics and business. The association gives students a platform to present their ideas, collaborate with like-minded young professionals and participate in the analysis and improvement of student and professional life in the industry. Bringing together […]
Poised for Impact: Students Gain Real-World Insights in the Humanitarian Crisis Simulation
A humanitarian crisis and refugee camp isn’t what you would expect to find on a university campus, but that’s exactly what first-year Bachelor in International Relations and Bachelor in Economics students recreated in the recent Humanitarian Crisis Simulation. At IE University, we go beyond the conventional classroom experience, offering hands-on opportunities that inspire and educate. […]
Introducing IE University’s first International Trade and Monetary System Challenge
I’m Blen and I’m originally from Ethiopia. I’m a first-year Bachelor in Economics student so I spend a lot of my time at IE Tower. I decided to take part in the International Trade and Monetary System Challenge after hearing about it from my professor. I wanted to immerse myself in a practical real-life problem […]
The IE University study-abroad experience: one student’s journey in the US
A semester at the University of Michigan gave Miguel the chance to grow, connect globally and deepen their understanding of economics.
IE Finance Club attends the Alternative Investments Conference in London
At IE Finance Club, we are dedicated to providing sound financial education to the IE University student body and part of our mission includes attending events where we gain unique insights into the industry. “From the Talent & Careers department at IE University we encourage all students interested in Finance to join the club to […]
From Italy to Spain to Canada: Livia Ceribelli talks about Studying abroad for new experiences
My name is Livia Ceribelli and I’m from the Latium region of Italy. I grew up in historical Rome and attended an international school for my formative years. I chose to study at IE University because I was looking to step out of my comfort zone and the Bachelor in Economics helped me do that […]
IE University at the WTTC Global Summit: Discovering New Opportunities in Sustainable Tourism
For this edition, the theme was ‘Travel for a Better Future’, highlighting the industry’s efforts to recover in a post-pandemic world. However, the main focus was on sustainable tourism, with discussions centered around finding solutions that could move the industry toward a “safer, more resilient, inclusive and sustainable future.” IE University at the WTTC Global […]
Alan Calderon on life-changing experiences and discovering new passions
Life is too good not to enjoy it and focus on the bad things only. Alan Calderon I would describe myself as enthusiastic and highly motivated; I like to take the initiative and seek out new challenges. I try to contribute enthusiasm and positivity to everything I do, both learning from others and helping them […]
Using her International Education to Enhance the Financial Sector in Kenya
I completed my International Baccalaureate program at Mahindra United World College of India, which is where I first heard about IE University. During my sophomore year, different universities came to pitch their programs and recruit students, and IE University immediately piqued my attention. My International Baccalaureate program helped me realize I am passionate about economics […]
Giulia De Palmas: Taking Advantage of Unmatched Opportunities to Gain Real Experience
Right now, I’m in the fourth year of my Bachelor in Economics. For a subject that impacts much more broadly than many people realize, the program’s innovative and transversal approach corresponds perfectly with how I see Economics. I think I’ve fit in so well at IE University because I’m a multilinguist and lover of diversity. […]
Redefining development and growth for a changing world
Economic growth denotes the growth of the value of production in an economy, otherwise known as the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). It depends on the level of capital accumulation—or investment—and its productivity. GDP growth used to be the only indicator of development. However, depending on its definition, GDP growth might not be a very useful […]
Understanding Economic History to drive positive change
How can we explain the difference in development between continents or neighboring countries? Why have some nations ‘succeeded’ while others have ‘failed’? These are just some of the questions that economists have been working to answer since the emergence of Economic History as another field of study in social sciences. What is Economic history and […]
Blockchain, markets and investments: what future?
Blockchain technologies are so crucial because they can determine the future of many sectors. That’s why, when it comes to online trading today, we cannot fail to look at this within that context, going deeper to see far beyond the famous cryptocurrencies. To have a profitable future, with strong and stable investments, we must understand […]
Balancing a nation’s books: Bachelor in Economics students take part in National Budget 2021
Designed and run by Professor Jose Manuel Puente, the exercise is a perfect case of learning by doing. As part of IE University’s Liquid Learning experience, students got a taste of the impact fiscal decisions can have on an entire country’s economy. Professor Puente is an economics expert and a consultant to the World Bank. […]
What to read if you’re interested in Economics—straight from an Econ expert
When you think of degrees centered around reading, Economics probably isn’t the first to spring to mind. However, we at IE University have designed an econ program with reading at its heart.
Do you have questions about the Bachelor in Economics? Our students are here to help!
As an incoming student, it’s normal to have questions! Giulia de Palmas and Pedro Marietto, current IE University Bachelor in Economics students, answered the most frequently asked questions to help clear up any of your doubts.
The world’s biggest gig: How the gig economy will change in the future
It was once more used in bars and other music venues, but now the term “gig” has grown to include any job that is paid per project, as opposed to on a salary.
Hear from Patricia Gabaldón, Academic Director, about the Bachelor in Economics
Patricia Gabaldón, academic director of the Bachelor in Economics, shares insights on how the program is structured, and how it can help you step into the professional world.
The dynamic knowledge economy: Shifting industries and technologies
The way we learn and work today looks nothing like how our parents or grandparents did. Most of us don’t go to university to study one isolated subject, and very few go to work and do the same task over and over again for their whole lives.
What are the advantages of the sharing economy?
If you need it, someone’s got it. By bringing communities closer through online platforms and networks, the sharing economy is changing the way we work and shop.
How digital transformation is revolutionizing economics
Digitalization is not only helping to improve the economy, but also to expand it. Within this new disruptive context, companies must become masters of new technology in order to stay ahead of the game and maximize their performance.
Juergen Foecking discusses the merging of tech and economics
Juergen Foecking, who’s currently working at the Institutional Relations European Parliament Office in Spain, explains how technology is impacting economics.
Lara de Mesa explains the relevance of economics today
Lara de Mesa, Head of Responsible Banking at Banco Santander, shares her view on economics’ role in the modern world.
Professor Gómez explains the role of data in today’s economy
Juan Pedro Gómez, Finance Professor at IE University, gives us some insight on how data is used in economics.
Nuria Pesquera paints a picture of 21st-century economics
Nuria Pesquera, Director of Behavioral Economics at BBVA, shares her thoughts on the economics of the twenty-first century and the skills you need to stay ahead in the industry.
Rethinking economics for the 21st century
The world is changing at an unprecedented speed. Just 19 years ago, at the turn of the millennium, a smartphone would have seemed like something from outer space, Facebook Founder Mark Zuckerberg was just 14 years old, and most people were more worried about the Y2K bug than global warming. Since then, our lives, priorities […]
The impact of economics in the digital era
There is a new reality in economics. The digital era has reshaped the way economics impacts our governments, corporations and society.
How the sharing economy is disrupting business
With digital technologies and mobile devices making it easier than ever to access shared services, the sharing economy has become a part of everyday society.
The Bachelor in Economics = what you need to launch your career
Do you want to work as an economic consultant? A sustainable economy advisor? Or even a policy developer? Keep reading to find out how IE University and the Bachelor in Economics is the equation you need to kick-start your chosen professional career.
Learn about the Bachelor in Economics straight from the source
Read the full conversation below to learn about how this challenging program will launch graduates to the forefront of the job market in several diverse industries. Dean Manuel Muñiz & Dean Lee Newman on the Bachelor in Economics Manuel Muñiz: My name is Manuel Muñiz, and I am Dean of IE School of Global and […]
Four emerging subfields in the world of economics
If you’re interested in studying economics, and are also drawn to cutting-edge innovation, consider these four emerging subfields as potential areas of study:
4 exciting careers in the new economy
Starting in September 2019, students who want to make a meaningful impact in a globalized world can earn a Bachelor in Economics (BIE) at IE University. This robust and intellectually challenging program is multidisciplinary in nature, and supplements traditional economics classes with updated topics and analytical methods related to the new economy. Students in IEU’s […]
Why pursue a Bachelor in Economics ?
IE University students who are passionate about making the world a better place often choose programs like the Dual Degree in Laws and International Relations or the Bachelor in Design to help kickstart their future careers. However, beginning in September 2019, IEU’s inspired incoming undergraduate students will have another exciting option available to them: a […]