BA (Hons) Business Economics
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Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
Economics drives business, informs policy and affects everyone’s lives. With its applied business focus, this course emphasises the economic analysis of key business functions and the industrial structure of market economies and the global environment. It will give you a detailed understanding of the principles of economics and teach you how to apply these principles to support decision making. As well as developing an understanding of the nature of pricing, investment, employment and many other decisions businesses have to take, you’ll have the option to study modules in marketing, accounting finance and human resource management.
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About this course
To receive a broad intellectual learning experience by studying economic issues within the wider political and social environment;to develop a critical understanding of the principles of economic theory;for an appreciation of different approaches to economic problems and their relevance for real life circumstances; to develop the ability to apply the theories of economics to a range of decision making problems in business;to become equipped with a set of subject specific and transferable skills needed to pursue a successful career.
An economist provides specialist advice based on economic theory and knowledge. They study data and statistics and carry out in-depth research, which enables them to be able to forecast future trends and make recommendations. Economists are employed in a variety of roles in both the public and private sectors, and they are highly sought after. Typical jobs relating to Economics include Financial Risk Analyst, Actuary or Statistician. Other options that use relevant skills such as analytical and problem-solving would be in sectors such as business intelligence, market research, retail merchandising and social research.
96-112 UCAS points
Reviews
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Its been a year and so far its preety good to be here.
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I had a disappointing experience. I left the university after 7 months of joining in and along with me 5 others planning to do the same. The university and its courses are run badly. It was my worst experience.
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I would recommend the course to everyone since I had a good experience here pursuing a good course with all good facilities. Its great fun here and Iam very much looking forward for what's coming next.
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Course rating
Recommended
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years
Subjects
- Mandarin
- Business Economics
- Economics
- Marketing
- International
- Global
- Finance
- Financial
- Resource Management
- Financial Training
Course programme
We will very strongly urge all students to obtain relevant work experience in order to maximise their employability. Moreover, both the Economics and the Business Economics pathways allow, but do not require, all students to undertake a paid placement year on completion of the second year. If they complete this successfully they will qualify for the “Sandwich” award in their degree title. Additionally they will be eligible to attempt to obtain a City And Guilds qualification based on their placement portfolio. There are no fees for the placement year.
Level 4
Core Modules
- The Economics Professional - 15 Credits
- Economics Tools and Techniques - 30 Credits
Level 5
Core Modules
- International Trade and the Open Economy - 15 Credits
- Consumers, Firms and Markets - 15 Credits
- Skills for Economists - 15 Credits
- History of Economic Thought - 15 Credits
- Macroeconomics - 15 Credits
- Business Economics Techniques - 15 Credits
- Techniques of Economic Analysis - 15 Credits
- Product Innovation - 15 Credits
- Principles of Operations Management - 15 Credits
- Management Accounting for Business Decisions - 15 Credits
- Financial Management - 15 Credits
- Labour Economics - 15 Credits
- Financial Management - 15 Credits
- Understanding Customers - 15 Credits
- Business Analysis Tools - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 5a - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 5a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 5b - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 5a - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 5b - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 5a - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 5b - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 5a - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 5b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 5a - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 5b - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 5a - 15 Credits
Core Modules
- Economics of Strategy - 15 Credits
- Industrial Organisation - 15 Credits
- HBS Placement - 0 Credits
- Anatomy of Financial Crises - 15 Credits
- Dissertation - Economics - 30 Credits
- International Production and Governance - 15 Credits
- Employment Relations - 15 Credits
- International Human Resource Management - 15 Credits
- Global Marketing Ethics and Culture - 15 Credits
- Forecasting Methods for Managers - 15 Credits
- Money, Banking and Finance - 15 Credits
- Management Science in Business - 15 Credits
- Research Methods - 0 Credits
- Contemporary Issues in Economics - 15 Credits
- Performance Strategy - 15 Credits
- Industry Practice for Economic Professionals - 15 Credits
- Corporate Financial Strategy - 15 Credits
- Public Finance - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- French Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 6b - 15 Credits
- French Route B - 6a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 6b - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- German Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 6a - 15 Credits
- German Route B - 6b - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- Mandarin Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 6a - 15 Credits
- French Route C - 6b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 6a - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route C - 6b - 15 Credits
- Spanish Route B - 6a - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 6a - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route A - 6b - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 6a - 15 Credits
- German Route C - 6b - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route B 6a - 15 Credits
- Japanese Route B 6b - 15 Credits
Additional information
£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year
BA (Hons) Business Economics