BSc Business Economics
UCAS Code: L113
Course Aims
- Offers an opportunity for students with a quantitative background to study economics and business economics in an applied setting.
- Is designed for students who wish to build on the foundation of a Mathematics A-Level, or equivalent.
- Combines training in economics and business economics with the study of statistics, statistical modeling and forecasting.
- Gives valuable skills in numeracy, IT, communications and problem solving.
- Provides a portfolio of business economics and quantitative skills which gives a strong foundation for specialist careers in economics and business or for further study at graduate level.
- Offers an excellent preparation for careers in areas of business, management, finance, and accountancy as well as quantitatively orientated careers in economic and business research, statistical forecasting and econometrics.
Course Modules
First Year
| Semester 1 Core Modules | Semester 2 Core Modules |
|---|---|
| Microeconomics 1 | Macroeconomics 1 |
| Calculus for Economists | Sampling, Estimation and Hypothesis Testing |
| IT for Economists | Linear Algebra and Optimisation for Economists |
| Probability and Probability Distributions |
Second Year
| Semester 1 Core Modules | Semester 2 Core Modules |
|---|---|
| Intermediate Microeconomics 1 | Intermediate Microeconomics 2 |
| Foundation of Macro Theory | Macroeconomics and Finance |
| Econometrics 1 | Econometrics 2 |
| Game Theory | Principles of Finance |
Third Year
| Semester 1 Core Modules | Semester 2 Core Modules |
|---|---|
| Econometrics 3 | Corporate Finance and the Capital Market |
| Business Management and Strategy | Applied Econometrics Project |
| Managerial Economics | Accounting |
| Semester 1 Optional Modules One optional module chosen from: |
Semester 2 Optional Modules One optional module chosen from: |
| Advanced Microeconomics | Advanced Macroeconomics |
| International Finance | Investment Management |
| Financial Derivatives | Government Intervention in the Economy |
| The Global Economy | Webonomics |
| Advanced Mathematical and Statistical Method |
Download the Economics Undergraduate Module Specifications (pdf).
Please note that Module Specifications are subject to change. Please see the bottom of each report for the date it was last updated.
