Business Economics BA (Hons) Course Overview
Employability & Careers
Key Facts
The unique strength of our course is the clear emphasis on application and critical understanding. As the emphasis is on business you will also be taught management techniques to give you the edge in the business world.
Economists are in demand in both the private and public sector. They can be skilled managers, researchers, analysts and strategists.
UCAS code: L101 Foundation students should also use this UCAS code and apply for entry point 0 on the UCAS website.
Our Economics tutors work with organisations such as the Government Economics Service, the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform in Ireland, Roubini Global Economics, The Economist Intelligence Unit and the International Monetary Fund. These links ensure our curriculum is cutting edge and relevant. In the first year you will get an introduction into micro and macroeconomics, as well as being equipped with the necessary quantitative and academic skills to succeed not only in your studies, but also in your future career. Furthermore, you will get a wider perspective with an introduction to accounting and the theory and practice of entrepreneurship. In the second year you study economics at a more advanced level. You learn how to undertake financial planning in a business and how to carry out research. You also find out how to develop a business. Furthermore, you will learn how to act strategically and how to undertake data research. A workplace module is also included in the second year of study to prepare you for your career after completing your studies.
Research shows that Economics graduates have higher average earnings than most other graduates, including those studying a general business degree. The average starting salary for Economics graduates is £25,000. The provision of work-placements as an assessed part of your academic programme of learning is so important that we provide you with the opportunity to undertake placement as part of your second year studies. We have strong links with the business community and the work-placement programme is designed to enhance your future employability prospects.
Place of study: Cardiff School of Management, Llandaff Campus. Course length: Three years full-time; Four years full-time (inc. Foundation). Entry requirements: 280 UCAS Tariff Points from at least two A-levels (or equivalent) to include grades CC; or Management foundation programme. Full course profile: www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/L101
The third year focuses on applying economics, but also explores strategic management. Again there will be the opportunity to specialise in areas like public economics and monetary economics, as well as various management topics.
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