Business Economics BSc (Hons)

Develop your expertise in economic theory, finance and business strategy.<br/><br/>Master quantitative methods, AI-enhanced econometrics and managerial economics, preparing you for a career in strategy consulting, economic analysis, policymaking or business decision-making.<br/><br/>Understand how economics shapes businesses, markets and the economy. This course offers practical, industry-relevant insights and skills to prepare you for a high-impact career in business economics.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain core expertise in industrial organisation, economics and quantitative methods.<br/><br/><br/>* Apply theory to real-world challenges in business, trade, finance and policy.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop the critical thinking and analytical skills currently sought by top employers.<br/><br/><br/>* Hone your industry-relevant skills through economics games, specialist econometrics training and research support in our EconLab.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Why you should study this course</strong><br/>* Optional placement or study abroad year: boost your employability with an optional sandwich year where you can gain hands-on industry experience or study internationally.<br/><br/><br/>* Access to our EconLab: the Digital Economics Lab is designed to model decision-making, market dynamics and policy impacts to teach core principles such as resource allocation, opportunity cost and cooperation. It houses economics games which are used in education, research and policy testing and provides specialist econometrics support.<br/><br/><br/>* Access maths and statistics support: the sigma Maths and Stats Support Centre offers free support through drop-in sessions and bookable appointments.<br/><br/><br/>* Access industry-standard tools: get hands-on with our Bloomberg Terminals, LSEG, Fitch Connect and other real-world data platforms (embedded in modules), giving you practical experience with tools used by economists and financial analysts.<br/><br/><br/>* Career and enterprise support: benefit from embedded career and optional enterprise support, helping you refine your CV, network with employers or even start your own business.<br/><br/><br/>* Join like-minded communities: enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Economics Society, the Investment Society and the Coventry Business Club Society.<br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from real-world exposure: Network with like-minded professionals and visit key financial institutions, which have previously included Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.<br/><br/><br/>* Embedded real-world projects: engage in industry-informed assessments and simulations embedded throughout the course, aimed at developing your skills in policy and economic analysis, business strategy and financial decision-making.<br/><br/><br/>*Please see website for further details