Economics and Business with Sandwich Placement BA (Hons)

This course is designed to provide a strong background in economic principles as well as knowledge and understanding of the key requirements of successful business organizations with an international perspective, enabling you to pursue a wide range of roles in a variety of sectors. The programme combines the skills development from the economics subject such as Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and International Economics with an understanding of the key business functions, like Organisational Behaviour and Operations and Project Planning.

As economies begin to transition into the next phase of the coronavirus crisis, emphasis will be given to the ‘Post-pandemic world’, where some industries have been dealt a near-mortal blow, others will re-emerge in shrunken versions of their former selves, and some will take advantage of the disruption to reinvent
themselves and their relationships with customers. The course is also designed to make you attractive to prospective employers through the development of
practical skills such as the ability to problem solve, work in groups, research and use research methods and work independently as you will benefit from modules like The Digital Business and the The Professional Leader and Manager.

Upon completion of the course, as well as possessing core and contemporary skills in the field of economics, you will have developed a broad range of skills essential for a diverse range of economics and business careers.