Business Economics BA (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Luton

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Luton

About the course Studying Economics – the factors that influence income, wealth and well-being – applied to the contemporary business world, will help you to become more well-informed and aware. Graduates of Business Economics have highly developed analytical, quantitative, communication and information technology skills, enabling them to stand out in an increasingly demanding job market. Your critical thinking, problem-solving, presentation and team-working experience, developed as you apply theory to discussion of real-world business problems, will all boost your CV.

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Location

Start date

Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

Start date

On request

About this course

We will consider you as an individual and take into account all elements of your application, not just your qualifications. We are looking for breadth and depth in your current studies and enthusiasm for the subject you wish to study. / entry UCAS Tariff Score of at least , which should include two A levels at C or above UCAS Tariff Score of at least from BTEC level 3 QCF Qualifications which should include a minimum of Merit Merit from either two BTEC Subsidiary Diplomas or from a BTEC Diploma or Merit Merit Pass in the BTEC Extended Diploma UCAS Tariff Score.

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Subjects

  • International
  • Public Sector
  • Business Economics
  • Economics
  • Public
  • Project

Course programme

  • Learn the theory needed to understand the structure of our economy and the way the different decision making processes by individuals, firms and governments affect our everyday lives
  • Study units including: Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Applied Economics, International Finance and Markets, Economics of the Public Sector, Economic Policy in the Age of Globalisation, Economics of the European Union, The Economics of Health and Environment, Project Management
  • Develop your understanding of aspects of the current economic conditions: institutional behaviour, firm profitability, globalisation, economic crises and sustainable development
  • Gain skills needed to become a skilled economist, manager, researcher, analyst or strategist
  • Explore real-life problems, supported by academics who are active researchers or experienced executives
  • Benefit from a course that provides an excellent pathway for a career as an economist, in business management, consulting, commerce, financial institutions and banking, the public sector and voluntary organisations, or opportunities for further study
The course will develop an understanding of the relevance of Economics specifically for business practice in the UK and internationally. It makes full use of the innovative teaching methods developed by the University of Bedfordshire Business School. These include the first year Business Pod where integrated, project based units will set economics in the context of business as a whole and allow you to work with fellow students on other business-related courses. The main tasks on these units come from our business partners and are often real questions they want to be answered. The final year project will provide you with an opportunity to apply your knowledge and tackle real life business problems by analysing real data and investigating contemporary economic policy issues. Year 1
  • Business Pod
  • Introduction to Economics
Year 2
  • Macroeconomics
  • Data Analysis for Economics and Business
  • Banking and Financial Intermediation
  • Project Management
  • Applied Economics
  • Career Planning
  • Economics of the Public Sector
Year 3
  • Specialist Business Economics Project
  • Economic Policy in the Age of Globalisation
  • International Finance and Markets
  • Economics of International Trade
Optional Units
  • Economics of the European Union
  • The Economics of Health and Environment
  • Development Economics
  • Introduction to Econometrics

Business Economics BA (Hons)

Price on request