Academic information - Syllabus

Multidisciplinary vision and high specialization

The Esade Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order is designed so that you can master the diverse subjects you need to become an expert in international relations and global governance. At the same time, it allows you to develop additional expertise in specific areas.

Global Governance

Specialization in Global Politics or Economics

Specialization in a Geographic Area

Complete and practical education, year-by-year

The syllabus combines fundamental subjects that are essential to address the sociopolitical, economic, and legal issues facing governments and organisations worldwide. In every year of the programme, you will complement your education with language training, and you will be able to participate in international experiences such as the summer programmes and study abroad.

syllabus

Bachelor in Global Governance, Economics & Legal Order - Syllabus

Your syllabus

First year

Foundation in Law, Economics, and Geopolitics

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In the first year, you will learn the foundations of the three subjects you will be studying during your degree: international law, economics and political science. It’s a year of new experiences: you can join student associations and immerse yourself in the intense on-campus life.

Second year

Choose your specialization: global politics or economics

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In the second year, you’ll decide your specialization. If you choose the global economics track, you’ll start studying subjects such as international economics, mathematical analysis, or statistics applied to the economy. If you choose the global politics track, then you’ll study subjects such as international development or international conflict management. You’ll also be able to take part in a study tour to Brussels or Luxembourg to visit major institutions such as the European Parliament, European Commission, European Court of Justice or the European Court of Auditors.

Third year

Governance of institutions in greater depth

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In year three, you’ll dive deeper into subjects such as international law, the role of financial markets in the economy, national politics, and international security as well as the interrelation between economics and law. You can also carry out a solidarity internship in South America through the SUD program: a highly recommended life-enriching experience in both personal and profesional terms.

Fourth year

Geographic specialisation and first contact with the professional world

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Year four is the time to launch yourself into the world and have life experiences and learning experiences you’ll remember forever. In the first term, you will travel abroad for your specialization in a geographic area. When you return, you will have the chance to apply what you have learned during your internship in organisations related to your track and in your final degree project.

Successful participants will be awarded an official degree in Global Governance, Economics and Legal Order.

Technological contents

Discover some of the main activities and contents related to technology that our students carry out all along their degree.

Tracks

Economics or political science?

The first year syllabus will introduce you to subjects from both areas, so by the second year you will have enough experience to choose the track that best suits your interests and career plans. Whichever track you choose, you’ll graduate with a specialisation that boosts your career options in the world of governance and international relations.