Bachelor of Arts - Business Economics (Including Placement Year) (LN12)

The BA Business Economics provides students with the theoretical and practical skills they need to understand and implement economic decisions made by businesses, managers and financial specialists. This course is a collaboration between the Department of Economics and Essex Business School, allowing students to gain an overview of economics that is relevant to business and introducing them to a wide range of skills within economics, management and organizations and finance.

Students explore a wide range of topics across both departments, including:

• Microeconomics and macroeconomics • Modern economics for the world of business • Ethics in business • Business strategy

The Department of Economics is top 5 in the UK for research, with over 90% of its research rated as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent” (REF 2014). Student education is inspired and informed by this pioneering research, so that they graduate with a strong training in economics.

This course is jointly taught by Essex Business School, ranked in the UK’s top 25 for research excellence (REF 2014). They champion responsible management and ethical business practices whilst giving students the tools for a successful career in business.