WHO WE ARE

The School of Business Economics and Management (SBEM) at University American College Skopje is the only ACBSP internationally accredited school in the Republic of North Macedonia. It has been ranked as the best school of business and economics in the country by IDEAS REPEC for several years in a row, and is also ranked as the No1 private university in North Macedonia according to the Jiao Tong ARWU Ranking.

The School of Business Economics and Management brings together excellent teaching staff with a student/teacher ratio of 18:1 and applies the Harvard Business School learning methods. With over 30 faculty members whose knowledge and experience are unparalleled, SBEM provides students a unique exposure to both theoretical and practical topics, offering an exclusive opportunity to learn from the best academic and business minds.

WHAT DO WE STAND FOR

The School of Business Economics and Management is dedicated to providing excellent education to students and creating the professionals that the modern business world needs. We have carefully designed curricula that enable students to learn from vast academic material from renowned authors, using the latest research methods and understanding the most contemporary business analyses.

Having provided that, we are also dedicated to introducing students to the real world and adapting them to the needs of the modern businesses. This is done with practical information during the studies, delivered by professors of practice, and also with direct immersion in the business and corporate world through internships and job offers in various companies, with UACS serving as a point of contact and networking.

The School of Business Economics and Management at UACS also offers additional services that support student education in terms of academic advising and tutoring through the Tutoring Assistance Student Club (TASC). In addition to this, SBEM fosters close alumni relations, caring for the students even after they graduate. We keep track of the milestones and successes of our students and serve as base for career improvement, constantly organizing various activities and offering professional services and opportunities.

OUR FACULTY

The UACS SBEM Faculty combines academics who are recognized scholars with significant science and theory achievements, with professors of management practice, who are business experts, company CEOs and eminent experts in their respective industries. Also, UACS SBEM provides international exposure by organizing classes conducted by international lecturers from renowned universities.

UACS BUSINESS COUNCIL

The cooperation with the UACS Business Council is a key factor for developing highly professional staff for modern companies. The UACS Business Council is comprised of 150 leading companies from various business sectors – banks, telecommunication companies, insurance companies, finance companies, advertising agencies and a large number of successful small and medium enterprises. Providing adjustment of the curricula to the needs of the real business sector, the UACS Business Council is an additional opportunity for career development of the UACS students.

GIVING BACK TO COMMUNITY

Our programs also nurture social responsibility in students, inviting them to respect the community they live in by being responsible members of society. This is why UACS organizes plenty of socially responsible events and projects in which they are actively involved.

OUR PROGRAMS

Management and Innovation

Preparing students to understand the business environment in various sectors and industries, this program is ACBSP accredited and designed to develop analysis skills in terms of markets, customers, competition and strategy. Students obtain a clear idea of entrepreneurial culture and its startup cycles and are able to prepare and execute a business plan in today’s fast-moving business environment.

Marketing and Digital Transformation

This program is ACBSP accredited and designed to offer knowledge, understanding and application of modern marketing principles. While developing marketing plans and strategies, students analyze consumer behavior, learn branding and positioning, develop sales skills, create an advertising campaign and build relationships with clients and customers.

Finance and Investments

This ACBSP accredited program is dedicated to educate students how to understand financial, banking and accounting concepts and principles, as well as how to apply them in practical context. Students at this concentration study how to recognize and analyze financial data, financial markets and institutions, and become skilled at making investments and financial decisions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Management and Innovation

Understanding models for analyzing business environments. Knowing how to analyze competitors. Preparing various types of business plans. Understanding entrepreneurship.

Marketing and Digital Transformation

Understanding basic principles and methods of marketing strategies, advertising, consumer behavior, sales management, brand management, networking and customer relations.

Finance and Investments

Knowing key financial, banking and accounting principles and techniques. Collecting and analyzing financial data for basics investment and financial decisions.

EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES

SBEM is proud to have over 70% of the graduates employed within a year after graduation. Our students are able to start working as:

• Management and Innovation: Planning, development, analysis, strategic planning, department directors, management, etc.
• Marketing and Digital Transformation: Marketing research, advertising executives, PR officers, strategic marketing, sales officer, client service relations, etc.
• Finance and Investments: Banks, insurance, NBRM, stock exchange, brokerage houses, accounting, commerce, export-import, etc.
• Audit and Accounting: Auditors and Certified accountants.
• Dual Degree Program with University of Rome Tor Vergata: Banks, finance, ministries, economies and working abroad.

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* University American College Skopje reserves the right to amend the program.