Business Economics BA (Hons)

<strong>Be the change employers seek - learn how social and economic environments affect organisations and how to make positive changes on this BA Economics degree.</strong><br/><br/>Acquire essential skills in business economics, business management courses, accounting, and strategic management with a focus on real-world application.<br/><br/>As part of your course, youll:<br/><br/><br/>• Investigate the fundamentals of economics and their relevance to business management<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain an understanding of sustainable business behaviour, strategy, and corporate performance and its interaction with the policy environment<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Achieve a solid theoretical and practical grasp of the economic challenges faced by business managers<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Enhance your ability to assess the economic and social environments influencing business decisions<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Find out more</strong> <br/><br/><strong>Enhance your employability</strong><br/>By opting for a paid work placement in your third year, youll boost your employability skills. Previous business management courses students have interned with leading companies such as Mercedes Benz, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and prominent retail banks.<br/>We promote the development of your entrepreneurial skills through various national student competitions, including the IBM University Business Challenge.<br/><br/><strong>Industry speakers</strong><br/>Our guest lecture series will enrich your learning experience. Notable past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, the Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, and the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.<br/><br/><strong>Why study the BA (Hons) Business Economics degree at Leeds Beckett University?</strong><br/><br/><br/>- 92% of BA (Hons) Business Economics students were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*<br/><br/><br/>• Explore the principles of economics and their application in business management<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Engage with representatives from firms like Deloitte to understand how economics work in business<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Utilise the universitys local, national and international connections for a years paid work placement opportunity<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Consider studying abroad for a semester in year two at venues around the world<br/><br/><br/><br/>*National Student Survey 2025

Ranked a top 10 university in the UK for course quality and careers (Uni Compare Rankings, 2026), Leeds Beckett University is committed to giving you the support and guidance you need to succeed in a career. From hands-on opportunities to cutting-edge facilities, LBU's courses are designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge that employers are looking for.<br/><br/>You'll also have access to a dedicated team of career experts who will offer you advice and opportunities for professional development while studying your course and for up to five years after graduation. Leeds Beckett's aim is to ensure you are career-ready.<br/><br/>And, if you want to live in a budget-friendly city loved by students, with a thriving cultural scene, diverse community and plenty of job opportunities, Leeds is the perfect destination. It's recently been ranked the best place to live in the North (Sunday Times, Best Places to Live 2024)!<br/><br/>Study a course that gives you a future advantage, in a city with something for everyone.