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BA (Hons)Business Economics

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Programme Year One

The first year aims to introduce students to the subjects that provide the foundation for an economic study of business. Students must take four compulsory modules, with the remaining four being selected from the business-related pathways that the student has elected to follow (Accounting and Finance or International Business)

Programme Year Two

Year Two’s six compulsory modules build upon the first year modules in Economics and introduce students to International Business, which is a key area for anybody working in modern business. Students continue to pursue their specialist area of study by taking two optional modules in the area that they selected in their first year.

Programme Year Three

Final year students take two compulsory modules: Competition and Regulation, and Industrial Organisation. In addition, they must take at least two applied economics modules which will enable them to consider economic theory in relation to a range of relevant contemporary areas. The list of options currently available includes:

International Political Economy
International Trade
Economics of Developing Countries
Financial Economics
Health Economics
At least two modules must be selected from the business specialist pathway that has been followed since the first year.

Career opportunities

Our former students enjoy careers in many professions, including Trainee Accountant (Financial, Management and Chartered); Administration Manager; Recruitment Consultant; Tax Assistant; Trainee Investment Manager; Data Analyst; Mortgage Adviser; Banker; Fundraising Manager; Human Resources Officer; Advertising Executive; Marketing Coordinator; Strategic Development Analyst; Social Media Graduate; Graduate Trainee (including retail organisations, financial organisations, the Civil Service and other blue chip companies); Sales Executive.

Some graduates have pursued self-employment in areas including marketing and business consultancy, export and events promotion.

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes

Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes

Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you