BA (Hons) Economics with Management

Bachelor's degree

In Edinburgh

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course introduction: Economics explores the factors that influence the production and consumption of goods and resources.  It's a driving force of human interaction around the globe. Understanding economics, different economic systems and the policies behind these and can provide you with a rewarding career. This course will give you a broad understanding of economics, with an additional focus on management theory and techniques, and the opportunity to apply your knowledge in an optional industry placement, or even an overseas exchange.

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Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

Start date

On request

About this course

Minimum year 1 SQA Higher BBBC Standard Grade 3/National 5 C in Maths and English. A Level  CCC GCSE grade C in Maths and English. Irish Leaving Certificate  B2, B2, B3, B3 at Higher Level Ordinary Level grade C in Maths and English. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3 Minimum grades MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.  GCSE grade C in Maths and English. International Baccalaureate Diploma Award of Diploma with points overall to include three HL subjects at grade 5.  4 points in SL Maths and English. European Baccalaureate Pass at % or above with...

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Economics
  • Industry
  • IT Management
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

You'll study economic principles and develop the skills to apply them to the activities of organisations in both the public and private sectors. The skills and techniques you’ll gain will be transferable to any aspect of business, including time management, project management, communication, collection and management of data, and IT skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to put theory into practice with an optional six month work placement. This will provide you with a valuable insight into the workings of the economics world, and may result in contacts which lead to employment opportunities upon graduation. What you study Year 1 Principles of Economics Behavioural Studies Research and Study Skills Accounting for Business Modelling for Business Option module Year 2 Intermediate Economics Management Science and Statistics Business and Management Challenges World Economy Two option modules Year 3 Business Economics Monetary Theory and Policy One option module Work-based Learning or three option modules Year 4 Dissertation Economics of Business Strategy Development Economics International Political Economy One option module Work placement This course features an optional six month work placement in Year 3 that will allow you to apply your knowledge in an industry setting providing a valuable insight into the workings of the economics world. Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

Your knowledge and skills will equip you for an economist position in the public or private sector, in areas such as: national and local government, for example, economic development agencies financial institutions such as banks, building societies and insurance companies economic (development) consultancies corporate economic analysis and forecasting departments general management across a range of industries further study at MA/MSc or MPhil/PhD level

BA (Hons) Economics with Management

Price on request