Bachelor’s programme

Economics and Politics

This programme erases the traditional boundaries between the disparate fields of economics, political science, and business. Afterward, you’ll be ready for jobs like analyst, manager, politician, or scientist.

Paulius Rauba. ISM, Ekonomikos ir Politikos bakalauro studijos.
Studies at ISM provide many development opportunities not only by listening to lectures, but also by participating in politics, debate clubs, and international events.
Paulius Rauba
Oxford and ISM Universities alumnus, Cambridge University Ph.D. student. He completed his studies at ISM free of charge, having received a “100 talents” scholarship
Bachelor’s programme

Get to know the study programme

This programme erases the traditional boundaries between the disparate fields of economics, political science, and business.
English
3 years + 6 months bachelor thesis
Bachelor of Social Sciences
210 ECTS
Learn Game Theory: Economics and Politics
10:44
Dr. Vincentas Vobolevičius
Economics and Politics Program Director
At ISM I am surrounded by curious, positive students and dedicated, professional lecturers.
Vincentas Vobolevicius. ISM, Bakalauro studijos, Ekonomikos ir politikos programos vadovas.
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Doc. dr. Pijus Krūminas
Comparative Politics
Comparative politics focuses on a wide range of political aspects and processes that take place between countries, from dictators to political parties, from elections to revolutions. During lectures and seminars, students work with data and engage in simulation games, deepening their understanding of how different political institutions work and their impact.
Pijus Kruminas, ISM Universitetas, bakalauro studijos, Ekonomika ir Politika.
Doc. dr. Aras Žirgulis
Public finances
In this course, you will uncover the secrets of government spending and taxes. The Public Finance/Economics course will provide the tools to critically analyze policy decisions from an economic perspective. Not only will you discuss politics, but you will also understand it. Public finance lectures will bridge the gap between politics and economics, providing knowledge on how to assess the real impact of political actions on economic systems. You will eventually master the art of policy making. By learning how economic theories shape political agendas and influence social outcomes, this knowledge will give you a competitive advantage in any political career or discourse.
Aras Zirgulis, ISM, Bakaluro studijos, Ekonomika ir Politika.
Dr. Vincentas Vobolevičius
Political economy
Political economy is a cornerstone of the Economics and Politics program, representing the synthesis between economics and politics, which serves as a source of knowledge and a wellspring of inspiration for bachelor's thesis topics. Throughout this course, students not only delve into understanding why various economists proposed different solutions to economic growth, income inequality, and technological progress, but also explore the reasons politicians choose to adopt or disregard economists' recommendations. And, just to clarify, it's certainly not because politicians are unintelligent or irrational.
Vincentas Vobolevicius. ISM, Bakalauro studijos, Ekonomikos ir politikos programos vadovas.
Vincentas Vobolevicius. ISM, Bakalauro studijos, Ekonomikos ir politikos programos vadovas.Pijus Kruminas, ISM Universitetas, bakalauro studijos, Ekonomika ir Politika.Aras Zirgulis, ISM, Bakaluro studijos, Ekonomika ir Politika.Vincentas Vobolevicius. ISM, Bakalauro studijos, Ekonomikos ir politikos programos vadovas.
Your studies

Program structure

Semesters
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What will I learn?

You will abandon popular yet false clichés about politics, economy, and life in general
You will study linear programming, probability and graph theories
You will consolidate knowledge of game theory.

CoursesWhat will I learn?

You will abandon popular yet false clichés about politics, economy, and life in general
You will study linear programming, probability and graph theories
You will consolidate knowledge of game theory.

What will I learn?

You will learn to verify economic and political statements using regression data analysis for different types of data
You will also acquire the basics of finance - from the ability to analyze financial statements to understanding the parts of the financial system and their functions
You will learn what drives cross-border processes: war, terrorism, trade, international organizations and movements

What will I learn?

You will learn to verify economic and political statements using regression data analysis for different types of data
You will also acquire the basics of finance - from the ability to analyze financial statements to understanding the parts of the financial system and their functions
You will learn what drives cross-border processes: war, terrorism, trade, international organizations and movements

What will I learn?

You will study how businesses work
You will learn how to choose the right business model for your business, identify ways to assess the quality of results, create value for the customer, optimize costs, and manage risk.
You will find out how political institutions and the decisions they make determine the “engines” of economic growth, both theoretically and from a historical perspective

What will I learn?

You will study how businesses work
You will learn how to choose the right business model for your business, identify ways to assess the quality of results, create value for the customer, optimize costs, and manage risk.
You will find out how political institutions and the decisions they make determine the “engines” of economic growth, both theoretically and from a historical perspective

What will I learn?

You will learn to apply the acquired knowledge in practice during internship in public or private companies or non-governmental organizations
You will expand your network of professional relations and, if you don’t already have one, you’ll likely get job offers. You will be able to use all the knowledge gained during your studies and internship in writing a bachelor's thesis to solve a real problem in a real company
Your future specialty

What can I be?

Diplomat

Economist

Strategist

International relations specialist

Project manager at EU institutions

Politician

Board consultant

Vilija Milčiūtė, ISM, Ekonomikos ir politikos bakalauro alumne.
In my current job, I often use the intercultural communication skills acquired at the university, I also apply strategic thinking in developing a new refugee integration policy in Lithuania. Last year’s course in Migration Economics and Politics has definitely paid off: it crystalized all my core values ​​on migration. I also find the knowledge of economics extremely helpful in many areas of my work.
Vilija Milčiūtė
Youth Volunteer Service Programme Leader at Jaunimo reikalų agentūra, ISM alumna
Bachelor’s studies

Programme benefits

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Integrative programme
A unique program combining economics and political sciences.
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Game Theory
The programme is based on game theory, following the experience of New York University
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Innovative learning methods
Simulations of domestic and foreign policy (wargaming), strategy modeling, and other innovative learning methods.
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International accreditation
The programme is recognized with international FIBAA accreditation.

Opportunities abroad

News and events

ISM community speaks

At ISM I have met many personalities who constantly inspired me to seek more improvement.

Barbora Dulkytė „Moody's“ vyresnioji kainodaros specialistė, ISM alumnė, ekonomikos ir politikos bakalauras.
Barbora Dulkytė
Senior Pricing Associate at Moody’s, ISM alumna

Price, financing, and admissions

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Investing in studies pays off

25
%
On average higher salary a year after graduation than graduates’ of other Lithuanian universities*
1940
Average netto salary of bachelor’s graduates in 2 years after graduation**
25
%
Bachelor graduates hold middle or top management positions 2 years after graduation**
*Calculations made by ISM University according to 2019 STRATA data, comparing the salaries of graduates of first cycle studies in economics, finance, marketing, human resources, business and management. **ISM Graduate Survey, 2022, 469 respondents were surveyed.
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 Ilona Misiuk, International Projects Manager
Ilona Misiuk
International Projects Manager
+370 697 57 586 ilona.misiuk@ism.lt
 Mėta Kvedaravičiūtė, Junior Admissions Officer
Mėta Kvedaravičiūtė
Junior Admissions Officer
+370 612 91 440 meta.kvedaraviciute@ism.lt