BA Hons. Business Economics

The BSc (Hons) Business Economics course offered by the University of Hertfordshire allows students to effectively engage with various areas of business, finance, and economics. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the complexities of the economic environment, both at micro and macro levels. With this course, students are presented with an opportunity to understand critical economic issues, practices, policies, and theories that impact the world of business.Course Content: This course equips students with the ability to critically approach problems in the area of business economics, developing quantitative and qualitative skills, understanding business strategy, market dynamics, economic policies, and globalization. Students also get a chance to gain a valuable insight into the critical issues affecting organizations, markets, and the economy. Economics modules form two-thirds of the course, including Microeconomic Principles, Macroeconomic Principles, and International Business Context.Key Modules: Some of the crucial modules to be undertaken during this course are: Quantitative Methods for Business, Introduction to People at Work, Principles of Marketing, Management Enquiry, Understanding Business and Management Research among others. In the final year, modules like Business and Managerial Economics, Economics of Money and Financial Markets, International Trade: Theory and Practice, and Economics Project are included.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and this accreditation brings international recognition to the course.Future Careers: After completing this course, graduates have the potential to venture into a wide range of jobs including Economist, Financial Risk Analyst, Investment Analyst, Actuary, Civil Service Fast Streamer, Data Analyst, Financial Planner, Insurance Underwriter, Statistician, and Stockbroker. The course also provides a solid foundation for those who wish to undertake postgraduate studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.