The academic year begins on September 1st of each year and ends on August 31st of the following year. The undergraduate programme of studies is divided in two semesters during each academic year. The courses offered by the Economics Department are semester-long and they include:

• lectures
• tutorials and tutorial presentation of exercises
• laboratory exercises, practical training
• seminars or any other activities deemed necessary for the in-depth coverage of the material

Postgraduate studies last eight (8) semesters including thesis submission. Courses are divided into two categories:

• core courses
• optional courses