Business Economics, BA Hons

This programme covers the principles of economics and their application to business. The core courses equip students with a knowledge of economics and a wide range of practical skills in investigation, information management and presentation. These include the mathematical and statistical methods needed for economic and business analysis. The programme aims to develop the ability to apply the skills acquired to a range of current business problems. This programme differs from BSc Hons Economics in that it provides an option in an area of business (for example, human resource management, business law or accounting) from year 1 onwards. As with all economics-based degrees, employers value the transferable skills gained by the students for their use in analysis, decision making and communication.

UCAS code

L112 G BA/BusEcon

School

Business

Location

Greenwich Campus

Attendance

3 years full-time
4 years sandwich
6 years part-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

260 UCAS points

FROM at least two A-levels (points from AS-levels or equivalent qualifications will also be taken into account)

OR Double AVCE

OR BTEC National Certificate/Diploma

PLUS, by whichever route, GCSEs at grade C or above in English and mathematics or Application of Numbers Key Skill level 2 and Communication (English)

Assessment

Students are assessed through exams, coursework, seminar presentations and a project.

Professional recognition

Exemptions from some exams of professional bodies.

Career options

Graduates have opportunities in accounting, financial services, the City market sector, advertising, insurance, journalism, the civil service and education.

Year 1

Introduction to Economics for Business (30 credits)
Quantitative Methods for Economists 1 (30 credits)
Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
Introduction to Economic Institutions and Frameworks (15 credits)
One or two options from a range including: Introduction to Managing Human Resources; Applied Business Law; Introduction to Financial Accounting; Cost Accounting in an Ethical and Organisational Context; Introduction to Financial Accounting (30 credits)

Year 2

Intermediate Economics for Business (30 credits)
Quantitative Methods for Economists 2 (30 credits)
Professional Practice in International Business and Economics (15 credits)
One or two 15-credit options from: Banking and Finance in a Global Context 2 (15); Multinational Business in the Growth Economy (15); Environmental Economics and Environmental Regulations (15) (15 or 30 credits)
One or two options chosen from a range including: Value Chain Management (30); Internationalisation, Trade and Markets (15); Management and Information Systems (30); Context and Practice of Personnel Management (30); Corporate Ethics and International HRM (30); Customer Insight and Research (30); Commercial and Corporate Law (30); Management Accounting (30 credits); Business Ethics (15); Project Planning (15); Cross-cultural Management (15) (15 or 30 credits)

Year 3

Project (Business Economics) (30 credits)
Managerial Economics (30 credits)
Two 30-credit options from a range including: ï»¿Economics of Finance and Investment; Economics of International Development and Finance; Labour Economics, Policies and Regulation; Global Macroeconomics; Industrial Economics and Business Policy; Monetary Economics; The Economics of Regulation and Public Services; Employee Relations and Reward; Employee Resourcing and Development; Economics of International Development and Finance; International Business Management; Small Business Development; Business Strategy; Finance; Entrepreneurship and Strategic Innovation; E-Logistics and Supply Chain Management (60 credits)

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