University of East London

Business Economics BSc (Hons)

University of East LondonStratford Campus, London

Course overview

This bachelor's degree in business economics has a strong emphasis on developing the skills and knowledge sought after by employers. Topics include applied economics, management decision-making, an in-depth knowledge of contemporary international business issues, teamwork, and leadership. The course aims to provide you with a good grounding in the core concepts, knowledge and skills of economics and business management.

This takes place through the thorough examination of specialist knowledge in economics and business-related literature as well as the practical aspects of economics, business and financial data collection and analysis. This business economics degree is ideal for those thinking about a career in economics, finance, or management, or in a role that includes financial resource allocation such as department head or practice manager. The modules will consist of a variety of learning approaches including scheduled lectures and seminars, in-class workshops, working in the business advice centre, accounting, computer and finance software skills, using the trading floor, Bloomberg trading sessions, marketing lab, case studies and guest lectures from leading business practitioners.

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Key highlights

  • Combines applied economics with management decision-making and international business issues
  • Hands-on Bloomberg trading sessions and use of a trading floor
  • Practical experience working in the business advice centre
  • Training in economic, business and financial data collection and analysis
  • Guest lectures from leading business practitioners alongside case studies
  • Develops teamwork, leadership, accounting and finance software skills

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D Access to H…
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • BTEC: D*D — BTEC Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Engagement Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • Hardship Bursary

    Up to £3,000

  • International Scholarship

    Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).

    Up to £500

  • Postgraduate Alumni Discount

    If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.

  • Sports Scholarships

    Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs

Careers this course leads to

  • Economist
  • Financial analyst
  • Business analyst
  • Management consultant
  • Practice manager
  • Department head

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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