Business economics explores the interaction of organisations and their environment, the allocation of resources, economic trends in the wider economy and the consequences of business decisions for individual organisations and the economy as a whole. It enables you to develop an analytical approach to the issues and problems experienced by organisations, and provides you with the tools and techniques to make informed contributions to business decision-making and strategy. You learn the concepts and analytical skills to understand a broad range of themes in business and economics, including • the functioning of markets for products, services and labour • strategy and decision making within firms • industry structure • international trade • globalisation • finance • macroeconomic policy. You develop specialist expertise in business economics by studying topics such as • business analysis • macroeconomics • microeconomics • industrial economics • statistics and econometrics. You also have the opportunity to study related topics such as finance, business management and international business.

This course prepares you for a range of business and economics-related careers in private and public sector organisations. Typical roles include • business analysis • business development • business planning • consultancy • financial analysis • economic research • market regulation • market research and analysis • policy development • procurement • project management • supply chain management. Our recent graduates have found employment with organisations such as • Cummins • Gist • Greencore Group • Lloyds Banking Group • IBM UK • Incisive Media • NSG Pilkington • PwC Consulting • Royal Mail • Turner and Townsend • Vauxhall Motors.