On this course you'll combine insights from economics with a focus on business economics. This will give you an understanding of the economic context in which modern business operates, helping you gain the skills to develop business strategies in a competitive environment. 

To learn how the economy works from a business perspective you'll study microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling and statistics. You’ll also discover how businesses operate and interact within an economy. You’ll be introduced to the decisions firms need to make in the module The Economics of Business Decision-Making and investigate financial decision making in The Economics of Corporate Finance. 

You’ll learn about the fundamentals of corporate finance, business strategy and the significance of increasing globalisation, as well as exploring industrial organisation, competition economics and how markets operate. 

You can then complement your core studies with optional modules in economics and finance, which cover areas such as labour, public policy, financial markets, derivatives, risk management, history of economic thought, the economics and business of sport, alternative investments, and environmental economics. 

ABOUT

All businesses operate within an economic context. If you aspire to work in business, understanding the insights that can be gained through economic analysis will give you a significant advantage. You’ll learn how to create powerful business strategies and make better business decisions. 
 
By studying economics with a focus on business you’ll develop an understanding of what makes the world tick: You’ll also discover how economic policies can be developed to improve social welfare. 

Holders of the Bang Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) will be considered for entry onto the INTO UEA International Foundation or International Year One, ideally with an average of 7.0 or higher.