Sustainable Economics
Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences

About Department

The Sustainable Economics second cycle program is designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and analytical tools to address the complex challenges of sustainable development in a globalized world. As economies shift toward more responsible and resilient models, there is a growing demand for experts who can integrate economic growth with environmental protection and social equity. This interdisciplinary program blends economic theory with sustainability principles, focusing on areas such as green economy, resource efficiency, environmental policy, climate change economics, and sustainable business practices.

Available Quota: 20 students
Tuition Fee (Balkan): €3000.00/year
Tuition Fee (International): €3000.00/year
Duration: 1/year(s)
ECTs: 60

Social Sciences

Economy and Business

Economy

General Requirements
  • Candidates who have completed higher education, in accordance with Article 135, paragraph 3
  • Have achieved a minimum GPA of 7.00 from their previous higher education (first cycle studies)
  • Students should have valid test scores or pass the English proficiency exams organized by the IBU
  • Candidates who do not achieve a minimum score of 60/100 points need to attend the Preparatory School
  • Advising in NGOs
  • Consultancy for corporations
  • Consultancy in Public sector

Academic Staff

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Coordinator

Liza Alili Sulejmani

liza.alili@ibu.edu.mk

Course Plan

First Year
IE 501
Economic sustainability and technological innovation
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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SECN 502
Environmental and resource economics
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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SECN 50 3
Social sustainability
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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RMAU 590
Research methods and academic writing
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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SECN 504
Social entrepreneurship for sustainable development
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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SECN 507
Circular economy
Semester Fall
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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SECN 505
Behavioral economics
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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ECN 504
Applied econometrics
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
2 + 1
ECTS Credits
5.0
Course Type
Elective
Academic Year
Year 1
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I E 599
Master Thesis
Semester Spring
▼
Weekly Hours
0 + 0
ECTS Credits
25.0
Course Type
Compulsory
Academic Year
Year 1
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