Business Management and Economics BA (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Business Management and Economics BA (Hons)
Study business theories and models present in contemporary o rganisations and discover how national and global issues can affect the performance of a business. On this course, you will learn to apply this knowledge to solve complex real-world problems.
In your second year you can choose from a variety of modules, such as Economics of Financial Markets and Institutions, which will provide you with a thorough understanding of financial systems. The analytical and critical evaluation skills developed alongside your studies of economics will deepen your understanding of how to support successful businesses.
During your time at DMU you will also have an opportunity to add an international dimension to your studies by taking part in a short-term overseas visit. Business Management and Economics students recently visited Berlin, which gave them the opportunity to apply economic theory to analyse the benefits and costs of European integration.
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Financial Decision
- Making Introduction to Microeconomics
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Principles of Marketing
- Employability, Professionalism and Academic Study Skills
- Marketing Information and Decision Making
Year 2
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Principles in Contemporary Management
- Essential Quantitative Methods for Economists
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
Business
- Business Finance Essentials
- Business Intelligence using Excel
- Performance Measurement in Organisations
- Human Resource Management (HRM) in the Workplace
- International Marketing
- Buyer Behaviour
- Brand Management
- Government and Business
Economics
- Business Research and Analysis
- European Economics Issues
- Economics of Financial Markets
- New Directions in Economics
- Economic History
Year 3
- Global Strategic Management
- Open Economy Macroeconomics or
- Developments in Advanced Microeconomics
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
Business
- Service Operations Management
- Strategy and Management Dissertation
- Creative Management and Marketing
- Critical HRM
- Retail Marketing
- Political Economy
- Customer Management
- Managing the Environment
Economics
- Financial Markets and the Central Bank
- International Trade
- Economic Development
- Economics Dissertation
- Behavioural Economics
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Career Opportunities
Our Business Management and Economics degree helps to open up a wide range of career opportunities for graduates in areas such business, finance and the civil service.
Since the global financial crisis of 2007/08, economics has been at the centre stage of policy analysis, with sound economic skills and competencies being sought-after in many areas.
Our graduates have gone on to careers in globally renowned organisations such as Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, KPMG, and PwC, working in a variety of roles including operations analyst, business analyst, audit associate, and financial analyst.
Business Management and Economics student Hamza Zaheer landed a graduate job as a people and talent consultant while studying in his final year at DMU.
Program delivery
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study.