Business Economics

Aston University, Birmingham

Are you interested in learning how economic principles and data drive real-world business decisions?**Course description**On our Business Economics degree, you will explore how economic principles and data support decision-making in businesses and organisations as they respond to real-world challenges such as competition, innovation, sustainability, and global economic change.In the first year, you will study alongside students on the Economics degree, building rigorous foundations in economic theory and empirical analysis that are applied to current real-world policy issues and the business environment. You will take part in economics games and a business simulation to experience decision making first-hand and test the extent to which theories explain real world behaviour. You will also learn how to analyse real-world data using Excel.Our teaching team includes six winners of national teaching awards, co-authors of a best-selling economics textbook, and established researchers who bring expertise to the curriculum.**Key course benefits**- Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation- Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)- 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)- Top 100 in Europe - We've been ranked 17th in the UK and 97th in Europe (Financial Times European Business Schools ranking 2024)- Tailored to you - Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals with a wide range of optional modules- Taught by subject experts - Including six winners of national teaching awards in economics and co-authors of one of the best-selling economics textbooks. **Course details****Modules**For more information on this course and a full list of modules, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-economics-bsc/**Assessment method**For more information on the methods of assessment on this course, visit the course page: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/business-economics-bsc/

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