Studies in English | Distance / Part-Time / Hybrid | 4 Years | 240 ECTS
FOLLOW YOUR AMBITION – WE WILL SUPPORT YOUR JOURNEY
At Learn IT, we believe that university education should be accessible regardless of age, place of residence, professional responsibilities or family commitments.
If you want to build a career in Public Sector Economics, Public Administration, Social Policy, Education, Healthcare, Public Finance or Strategic Planning, obtain a recognised university qualification or strengthen your existing professional experience, we can help you turn that goal into a realistic academic plan.
Study in person, remotely or through a flexible hybrid format, combining university education with your professional and personal life while avoiding the substantial cost of permanently relocating abroad.
Learn IT supports you from admission to graduation, providing continuous administrative and academic assistance and maintaining close communication with the University.
And your studies do not have to end with your Bachelor's degree. If you wish, we can support your progression under similarly flexible conditions to:
Bachelor → Master → PhD
You focus on achieving your academic goal. Learn IT provides the support structure around you to help you complete it.
1. PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
Programme: Public Sector Economics
University: South-West University “Neofit Rilski”
Faculty: Faculty of Economics
Professional Field: Economics
Professional Qualification: Economist
Degree: Bachelor
Language: English
Duration: 4 academic years / 8 semesters
ECTS: 240
Study Format: Distance / Part-Time / Hybrid
Final Stage: State Examination or Diploma Thesis and Defence
Application Deadline: 25 August
The programme combines Economics with the organisation and management of the public and social sectors.
Its academic focus includes public finance, economics of public goods, education, healthcare, social policy, sustainable social systems, culture, public-sector project management, strategic management, logistics, risk management and economic analysis.
Graduates develop the knowledge required to analyse and support decision-making in public administration, education, healthcare, culture, social services and other public or social organisations.
Official South-West University Programme
2. HOW YOU WILL STUDY
The programme is offered in English and follows a flexible structure suitable for students who combine their studies with professional or personal commitments.
Study organisation
- Distance / Part-Time / Hybrid format
- Academic material through the University's distance-learning platform
- Teaching mainly organised on Fridays and weekends
- Possibility of remote and/or in-person participation
- No continuous compulsory physical attendance
- Possibility of assessment through academic assignments/projects where available
- Final State Examination or Diploma Thesis and Defence
This structure is particularly suitable for working professionals, public-sector employees, educators, healthcare professionals, administrators, managers and students living in Greece who do not wish to relocate permanently abroad.
3. CURRICULUM – YEARS 1 & 2
YEAR 1 – SEMESTER 1 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Microeconomics | 8 |
| Mathematics – Part I | 5 |
| Fundamentals of Law | 6 |
| Information Systems and Technologies | 6 |
| Elective – Group I | 5 |
| Sport | 0 |
Group I: English I / German I / French I / Italian I / Spanish I / Written and Spoken Communication — 5 ECTS each
YEAR 1 – SEMESTER 2 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Macroeconomics | 8 |
| Mathematics – Part II | 5 |
| Economic Theories | 6 |
| Elective – Group II | 6 |
| Elective – Group III | 5 |
| Sport | 0 |
Group II: Economic History / Business Communications — 6 ECTS each
Group III: English II / German II / French II / Italian II / Spanish II — 5 ECTS each
YEAR 2 – SEMESTER 3 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Marketing | 8 |
| Fundamentals of Management | 6 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| Elective – Group IV | 5 |
| Elective – Group V | 5 |
Group IV: Planning and Forecasting / Human Resource Management — 5 ECTS each
Group V: European Economic Cooperation / Comparative Economic Systems — 5 ECTS each
YEAR 2 – SEMESTER 4 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Accounting | 9 |
| Public Finance | 8 |
| Elective – Group VI | 5 |
| Elective – Group VII | 5 |
| Elective – Group VIII | 3 |
Group VI: International Law / Commercial Law — 5 ECTS each
Group VII: Economic Research Methodology / Regional Economics — 5 ECTS each
Group VIII: World Economy / Intellectual Property — 3 ECTS each
4. CURRICULUM – YEARS 3 & 4
YEAR 3 – SEMESTER 5 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Economics of Public Goods | 8 |
| Economics of Science and Education | 6 |
| Organisational Behaviour | 6 |
| Elective – Group IX | 5 |
| Elective – Group X | 5 |
Group IX: Investments and Investment Policy / Budget Accounting — 5 ECTS each
Group X: Labour Economics / Economic Analysis in the Public Sector — 5 ECTS each
YEAR 3 – SEMESTER 6 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Health Economics | 6 |
| Sustainable Development of Social Systems | 8 |
| Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship | 5 |
| Elective – Group XI | 5 |
| Elective – Group XII | 6 |
Group XI: Conflict of Interest / Small Business Management in the Public Sector — 5 ECTS each
Group XII: Social Functions of the Public Sector / Business Ethics — 6 ECTS each
YEAR 4 – SEMESTER 7 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Economics of Physical Education and Sport | 6 |
| Social Policy | 6 |
| Elective – Group XIII | 5 |
| Elective – Group XIV | 5 |
| Elective – Group XV | 5 |
| Pre-Graduation Internship & Course Project Defence | 3 |
Group XIII: Public Event Management / Social Entrepreneurship — 5 ECTS each
Group XIV: Services Marketing / Risk Management and Insurance — 5 ECTS each
Group XV: Strategic Management in the Public Sector / Social Development of Regions — 5 ECTS each
YEAR 4 – SEMESTER 8 | 30 ECTS
| Course | ECTS |
|---|---|
| Economics of Culture | 5 |
| Logistics Systems in the Public Sector | 5 |
| Organisation and Management of NGOs | 5 |
| Project Management in the Public Sector | 5 |
| State Examination or Diploma Thesis Defence | 10 |
TOTAL: 240 ECTS
5. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The Bachelor in Public Sector Economics provides a broad professional foundation for careers across the public sector, public administration, education, healthcare, social services, culture and economic management.
- Economist
- Economic Adviser
- Economic Analyst
- Public Sector Economist
- Public Finance Specialist
- Public Procurement Economist / Specialist
- Policy & Strategic Planning Specialist
- Economic Analysis & Forecasting Specialist
- Social Policy Specialist
- Social Security Economist
- Labour Economist
- Human Resource Economics Specialist
- Public Administration Specialist
- Education Administration
- Healthcare Administration
- Social Services Management
- Cultural Organisation Management
- NGO Management
- Public-Sector Project Management
- Regional Development
The programme is particularly relevant for graduates who wish to work in government organisations, local authorities, education, healthcare, social-care structures, cultural organisations, NGOs and public or semi-public institutions.
Graduates may subsequently continue their education at Master's and PhD level.
6. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
1. Identity Card / Passport
Clear photocopy of a valid identification document.
2. Secondary School Leaving Certificate + Apostille
The Apostille certifies the authenticity of a Greek public document so that it can be officially used abroad.
Learn IT provides complete guidance regarding the competent authority and procedure.
3. Certificate of Eligibility to Continue to Higher Education + Apostille
Official confirmation that the applicant's Secondary School Leaving Certificate provides access to higher education.
This document must also receive Apostille certification.
4. Passport-size Photograph
5. Curriculum Vitae in English
6. English Language Certificate
Minimum requirement: B2 / Lower or equivalent
Learn IT undertakes the admission procedure
We provide guidance for the documents and Apostille, prepare the academic admission file, coordinate the recognition of the school qualification for admission purposes and manage communication and registration with the University.
7. FEES & PAYMENT
Initial Admission & Academic File: €1,500
- Preparation of the academic admission file
- Document checking and administrative preparation
- Recognition of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate for admission purposes
- Securing a place in the first academic year
- Registration and relevant initial administrative fees included in the procedure
University Tuition
€3,500 per academic year
Paid in two instalments:
1st instalment: approximately mid-September
2nd instalment: approximately early February
Programme duration: 4 academic years.
The flexible study structure also allows students to avoid the significant accommodation and living costs normally associated with permanently relocating abroad.
Application deadline: 25 August
8. DOATAP ACADEMIC RECOGNITION
A major advantage of this study route is its academic recognition in Greece through DOATAP.
Previous graduates following this route have already successfully obtained DOATAP recognition.
Learn IT can undertake the recognition procedure after graduation, including:
- Preparation of the recognition file
- Checking of supporting documents
- Administrative coordination
- Submission support
- Monitoring of the procedure
Why is DOATAP important?
DOATAP provides academic recognition, which is different from study routes relying exclusively on professional-equivalence recognition through ATEEN.
Academic recognition is particularly valuable for graduates interested in:
- Recognised academic use of their degree in Greece
- Greek public-sector opportunities
- ASEP procedures, according to each call
- Master's studies
- Doctoral studies
- Further academic development
- Procedures requiring an academically recognised foreign university qualification
The student therefore completes a full 240-ECTS foreign university Bachelor degree, rather than relying only on professional equivalence.
9. WHY STUDY WITH LEARN IT?
Learn IT does much more than arrange your university admission.
BEFORE YOUR STUDIES
Admission & Academic File
We organise your documents, application and university registration.
DURING YOUR STUDIES
Administrative Support
We maintain close communication with the University and help manage procedures and important deadlines.
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
Learn IT and its associates can monitor your academic progress and support you in organising your studies and meeting academic requirements.
LOCAL UNIVERSITY SUPPORT
Our communication with the University and local associates allows us to assist when an administrative matter requires closer coordination.
AT GRADUATION
State Examination / Diploma Thesis
Support continues through the final stage of your Bachelor's degree.
AFTER GRADUATION
DOATAP Recognition
Learn IT can undertake the recognition procedure in Greece.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Master's & PhD
If you want to continue, Learn IT can support your progression to postgraduate and subsequently doctoral studies under similarly flexible conditions.
ONE PARTNER – ONE COMPLETE ACADEMIC JOURNEY
Admission → Bachelor → Graduation → DOATAP → Master → PhD
BACHELOR IN PUBLIC SECTOR ECONOMICS
Your Study Plan at a Glance
| University | South-West University “Neofit Rilski” |
| Faculty | Faculty of Economics |
| Professional Field | Economics |
| Qualification | Economist |
| Language | English |
| Format | Distance / Part-Time / Hybrid |
| Duration | 4 years |
| Semesters | 8 |
| Credits | 240 ECTS |
| Final Stage | State Exam or Diploma Thesis |
| English Requirement | B2 / Lower |
| Initial Admission Process | €1,500 |
| Tuition | €3,500 / year |
| Payment | 2 instalments / year |
| Application Deadline | 25 August |
| Recognition in Greece | DOATAP |
| Academic Support | Learn IT |
| Administrative Support | Learn IT |
| DOATAP Support | Learn IT |
| Further Studies | Master → PhD |
FOLLOW YOUR AMBITION
Build the academic background required for a career in Public Sector Economics, Public Administration, Social Policy, Education, Healthcare and Strategic Planning, while studying in a flexible and financially manageable way.
Learn IT supports you from admission to graduation, recognition in Greece and, if you wish, all the way to Master's and PhD level.
