Economics and Management BSc (Hons)

**Study some of the most challenging and controversial issues facing society today and examine how the economy and organisation’s function.**<br/><br/>**Course description** <br/><br/>This degree combines essential economics and management knowledge to enable you to understand how organisations develop and implement competitive strategies in domestic and international markets.<br/><br/>It fosters an understanding of organisational dynamics and their economic interactions, emphasising practical applications and real-world examples. Our economics teaching team includes experienced practitioners, well-respected authors, and Global Economic Service (GES) assessors. Learning from them provides a unique opportunity to gain insights from those involved in hiring for the prestigious Government Economic Service – the largest employer of economists in the UK.<br/><br/>The programme offers comprehensive business knowledge encompassing the science of management functions and decision-making. You will be taught by experts from Aston Business School which is part of an elite group of global business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS.<br/><br/>**Key course benefits**<br/><br/><br/>- **Recognised for quality** – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation<br/><br/><br/>- **Professionally accredited** – This programme leads to accreditation or exemptions from several professional bodies, including ACCA, CIMA and CII<br/><br/><br/>- **Gold standard teaching** – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Excellent prospects** – Aston University was named runner-up in the University of the Year for Graduate Employment Award (Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)<br/><br/><br/>- **Earn more** – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £36,100 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2023)<br/><br/><br/>- **Added value** – Economics at Aston University was ranked 8th in the UK for value added (Guardian, 2024)<br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/economics-and-management-bsc<br/><br/>**Assessment method**<br/>For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/economics-and-management-bsc