Dual Degree in Economics and International Relations

Program Overview

This Dual Degree in Economics & International Relations prepares students to navigate the global landscape and drive positive change. Through face-to-face teaching, the program equips students with skills for careers in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Additionally, students benefit from UN-focused content, simulations, and opportunities, fostering practical experience and international perspectives.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This Dual Degree in Economics & International Relations program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills to lead organizations that create value for society. The program emphasizes building strong relationships between states, businesses, international organizations, and other political, economic, and social entities like NGOs and think tanks. The program focuses on understanding the dynamic global landscape and learning how to design and lead strategic policies to solve complex worldwide challenges and shape the future.

Teaching:

The program utilizes a face-to-face teaching methodology.

Careers:

Upon completion of the program, students will be well-positioned to pursue careers in a wide variety of fields spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors, including:

• Banks
• Private firms
• Governments
• International organizations
• Consulting firms
• Research centers

Other:

• Students who complete the Dual Degree at IE University receive two undergraduate diplomas upon graduation.
• Both programs are fully compliant with the Bologna Process and accredited by the Spanish Government and the European Higher Education Area (EHEA).
• The program is taught in English.
• The program is offered in Segovia and Madrid.
• The program is a 5-year program.
• The program has a high component of United Nations activities and content.
• Students can complete courses designed for UN staff through an IE University tailor-made online platform and receive certified diplomas from the United Nations System Staff College.
• Students can participate in numerous professional opportunities with the UN throughout their studies, including summer research programs, mentoring sessions with select UN staff, and capstone projects.
• Students can gain practical skills by participating in customized simulations, such as the US-EU Trade Simulation, the Middle East Peace Simulation, and the Refugee Camp Simulation.
• Students can compete with other world-renowned universities in Model United Nations conferences or organize their own student-led IE University Model United Nations competition.
• Students have the opportunity to explore the world and grow personally in the IE University Transformational Leadership Journey.
• Students can spend a semester abroad at one of the prestigious partner universities in over 50 countries across all continents.
• Students can learn other languages and open a world of possibilities.