This course explores contemporary topics in business economics with issues of policy, international economics and sustainability embedded throughout the duration of the course. You will develop a wide range of skills for future employability. This includes software, data analysis and programming as well as teamwork, presentation and writing skills.

On this course, you will learn about the economic challenges faced by business, and develop skills and knowledge in line with the industry demand to help become part of the solution. Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world challenges faced by business, you will develop a deep understanding of the economics landscape.

The modules, including 'Macroeconomics for Business', 'Data Modelling and Analytics', and 'International Economics, Sustainability, and Emerging Markets', have been carefully crafted by experts in the field. Throughout your learning, you will explore a wide range of economic issues, such as the impact on standards of living, market crashes, and how economics shapes our market structures and the global business landscape. You will also explore cutting-edge trends within the sector, including ‘green’ economics, digital transformation, and market challenges.

The curriculum has been thoughtfully designed not just to educate but to empower you with analytical skills, critical evaluation capabilities, and a deep understanding of economic dynamics. To compliment your theoretical knowledge, you will develop of a robust set of skills that are highly valued in the business and economics sector, mastering key software, data analysis, teamwork, presentation skills, critical analysis, and essay writing. In our state-of-the art Trading Floor, you will bring all you have learnt to life. With the opportunity to use tools and information platforms used by top decision-makers in business, banking, and government, this practical learning will equip you with skills and confidence to excel in a competitive job market.

Key features

Bring learning to life in our state-of-the-art Trading Floor, which is one of the largest of its kind in the UK. Equipped with industry-standard software, Bloomberg and LSEG Workspace, you will experience what it’s like to work as a real-world Economist.

Learn from passionate academics with a wealth of professional experience to draw on to enhance your learning. Our Economics team have enjoyed careers in research, real estate, consultancy, banking and public engagement.

Enhance your CV and gain valuable connections on a work placement. Our award-winning Careers Team have helped students from this course gain placements with global companies such as PwC and Caterpillar.

Enjoy an unforgettable experience with DMU Global as part of your studies. Students from this course have previously examined inflation and the market in Berlin, and visited the Stock Exchange in New York to analyze the financial system structure.

Engage in significant research projects. Guided by leading academics, you will develop innovative solutions to economic problems. Researches lie on themes such as ‘green’ economics, development economics, analytics, and land economy, among others; or you can also develop applied-business-projects.

When you graduate, you can look forward to a fulfilling career across a variety of sectors. Previous graduates from our Economics courses have obtained roles such as Assistant Economist, Data Analyst, Investment Risk and Compliance Analyst, Senior Personal Banker, Purchase ledger Clerk, Trainee IFA and Financial Adviser at a range of companies and organizations including the Department for International Trade, Ion, HM revenue & Customs, NatWest and Collins Aerospace.

Recent graduates have progressed to professional roles such as business analyst, audit associate and financial analyst in globally renowned organizations, including Deutsche Bank, KPMG and PwC.