Business Economics BSc(Hons)

About the course

Graduates with a strong understanding of economics are currently in-demand in the global business industry. Make your mark in this sector, thanks to this Business Economics BSc(Hons) degree, which offers top-class teaching, the chance to gain industry experience, and a range of exciting modules.

This course aims to equip you with the integral skills in and knowledge of business operations and economics. You’ll be able to look at how economic issues are relevant in a business context, as well as learn how business managers make decisions after considering economic policies and other key financial issues, such as inflation. You’ll also learn in our state-of-the-art trading room.

Why study Business Economics BSc(Hons)

You’ll be studying at an AACSB International accredited Business School. Globally, fewer than six per cent of institutions offering business degrees achieve this accreditation. You can also look forward to a high-quality education here, as your teachers rank in the top three in England for the proportion who hold doctorates (HESA 2022). Economics at Huddersfield is also top in Yorkshire for learning experience, learning opportunities, academic support and more (National Student Survey 2023).

On top of option modules, you’ll study a wide range of subjects including:

• microeconomics and macroeconomics
• international economics
• industrial economics
• decision science

Away from campus, you’ll gain relevant real-world experience. After the second year of the course, you’ll put your knowledge and skills to the test in an optional 48-week work placement in your area of interest, in the UK or abroad, utilising our links with local, national, and international companies throughout many industries.

This course will prepare you for a variety of potentially exciting careers in a range of fields in the industry. You could work as a finance officer, audit associate or financial analyst. You’ll be able to work for other organisations, or even pursue your passions by creating your own business.

Entry requirements

In addition you must have GCSE Maths at grade 5 or above, or grade B or above if awarded under the previous GCSE grading scheme.

If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent. Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our International Entry Requirements page.

Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

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