Economics & Hospitality and Tourism Management BA (Hons)

Study with us<br/>• study in a department which is home to the Fraser of Allander Institute - a leading research institute which offers internship and work placement opportunities for our students<br/>• study in an accredited centre for the teaching of Human Resource Management<br/>• use key economics concepts and models to better understand real-world problems<br/>• develop excellent analytical and problem-solving skills that are highly valued by employers<br/>• Economics is ranked 5th in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)<br/>• a degree in Hospitality & Tourism Management opens doors to the largest and fast-growing sector of the economy<br/>• Ranked in the top 40 universities worldwide for Hospitality & Tourism Management (ShanghaiRankings Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2022)<br/><br/>Why this course?<br/>• Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.<br/>• Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.<br/>• Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.<br/>• Studying Hospitality & Tourism Management will prepare you for leadership roles in a dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.<br/>• On graduating, you could apply for membership of professional bodies such as the Institute of Hospitality, the Institute of Travel & Tourism, Tourism Society or the Royal Geographical Society.