Business Economics

Description

This degree combines insights from economic science and managerial science. It is an ideal programme if you want to understand how the economy works from a business perspective; if you are interested in international trade and organisational leadership; and if you already know that you would like to pursue a career in business or management. As with the BSc Economics degree, you will take core modules in the School of Economics and, additionally, have a choice of optional modules.

It also includes a module focusing on core business disciplines taught by the Norwich Business School. Skills you will acquire involve an understanding of business from a variety of different perspectives. As for our BSc Economics degree, it is important that you are willing to learn economic modelling skills and statistical techniques. This will ensure that you have the wide range of available problem-solving skills, which employers find very valuable.

Detailed Course Facts

• EUR 10560 Year (EEA)
• EUR 14720 Year (Non-EEA)

Home/EU £9,000; International £12,550

• English

Course Content

Year 1

You will take compulsory introductory modules in economics and business. Gaining these skills is crucial in developing a strong foundation in the relevant economics and business disciplines. They are: Introductory Economics; Introductory Mathematics and Statistics for Economists; and Core Business Disciplines.

Year 2

You will strengthen your understanding of the macro and microeconomy, by covering material from the first year in greater depth and by studying new areas. In Applied Economic Analysis you will continue to build your statistical skills, while simultaneously applying the techniques you will acquire in a module specifically designed to enhance the employability of our economics graduates.

This degree also allows you to focus on and learn about the importance of business strategies and the significance of increasing globalisation. Your compulsory modules are: Intermediate Economics; and Applied Economic Analysis. Optional modules include: Economics of International Business and Trade; Behavioural Economics, Risk and Strategic Thinking.

Year 3

Case studies will be used to investigate the nature of the competitive process through a focus on the behaviour of firms. Industries are comprised of groups of firms supplying similar goods or services. Firms in a given industry do not operate in isolation from one another so you will look at what factors determine whether firms compete or collude, and why and how should government intervene in the competitive process.

You will take two compulsory modules, Industrial Organisation and Competition Economics, which deals with markets, business and competition, and Advanced Economics which covers advanced economic modelling and theory in both macro and microeconomics in the year-long module and a choice from: Development and Economic Growth; Labour Economics; Government, Welfare and Policy; Option Pricing and Financial Risk Management; The Economics of Corporate Finance and Financial Markets.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL iBT® test : 78

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

• Qualification: BSc (Hons)
• A Level: ABB excluding General Studies
• International Baccalaureate: 32
• Scottish Advanced Highers: ABB (acceptable on its own or in combination with other qualifications)
• Irish Leaving Certificate: AABBBB
• Access Course: Pass with Distinction in 36 credits at level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at level 3
• HND: Please contact the University for further information
• European Baccalaureate: 75%

Candidates will be expected to have 3 A levels (see below for typical offer). Please note: We do not accept A level General Studies as one of these.
For students without A level Mathematics, we offer a modified version of the "Introductory Mathematics for Economists" module in the first semester of the Year 1. There is a special non A level teaching track enabling students to start from a very basic level and learn the complete range of mathematical skills that are required later in the degree.
Candidates with equivalent qualifications to the A level requirement are encouraged to apply (eg International Baccalaureate; Access to Higher Education certificate).
Students should also have 5 GCSEs including English (grade C) and Mathematics (grade B).

Students for whom English is a Foreign language

We welcome applications from students from all academic backgrounds. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading). Recognised English Language qualifications include:

• IELTS: 6. overall (minimum 5.5 in any component)
• TOEFL: Internet-based score of 78 overall (minimum 20 in Speaking component, 17 in Writing and Listening components and 18 in Reading components.
• PTE: 55 overall (minimum 51 in any component).

If you do not meet the University's entry requirements, our INTO Language Learning Centre offers a range of university preparation courses to help you develop the high level of academic and English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study.

Interviews

Sometimes applicants are requested to attend an interview prior to being offered a place on the course. These are normally quite informal and provide the interviewer with the opportunity to find out more about your current studies, your reasons for choosing the course and your personal interests and the extra-curricular activities that you are involved in.

Special Entry Requirements

A level General Studies is not accepted.

Intakes

The course begins in September each year.
Approximate annual intake of students: 30.

GCSE Offer

Students should also have 5 GCSEs including English (grade C) and Mathematics (grade B).

Assessment

Key factors used to assess an application include:

• Past and future achievement in examinations
• Academic interest in the subject
• Personal interests and extra-curricular activities
• The reference

All applications are considered on their own individual merits.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than University of East Anglia.