Business Economics
This programme combines a thorough understanding of economic theory and applications with business knowledge. This course goes beyond the limits of traditional economics and business-related courses by combining a thorough understanding of economic theory, relevant applications and business knowledge. You will be introduced to a set of economic concepts, frameworks and techniques, both numerical (making use of both Mathematical and statistical techniques) and non-numerical.
| Award Name | Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Honours Bachelor at UK Level 6 | Ulster University |
Duration
Attendance
Classes are timetabled per semester for full-time students
Three years full-time – BSc Hons
Four years full-time including a placement year – BSc Hons with DPP / DIAS
Entry Requirements
Irish Leaving Certificate
112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level). The overall profile must include English at minimum grade H6 at Higher Level or grade O4 at Ordinary Level plus Mathematics at H5 at Higher level or O3 at Ordinary Level.
OR
104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level). The overall profile must include English at minimum grade H6 at Higher Level or grade O4 at Ordinary Level. This course also requires you to achieve H3 in one of Mathematics, Economics, Physics or Accounting. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum H5 at Higher Level or O3 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to one of the subjects above.
Careers / Further progression
Graduate employers
Graduates from this course are now working for:
• All State
• CitiBank
• CME Group
• Fintru
• PWC
• HMRC CIVIL SERVICE
Job roles
With this degree you could become:
• Accountant
• Financial Analyst
• Financial Consultant
• Business Development Assistant
• Junior Consultant
• Marketer
Career options
This course has been designed to meet the needs of the Northern Ireland business sector. The skill set developed in this course is in high demand by employers. As a successful graduate, you will be prepared for a variety of career opportunities, such as a professional economist in the public or private sector, banking, consultancy, management, and research/teaching. You could also pursue a career in general business, accounting and finance related areas or within the public sector. The course also prepares you for postgraduate study in related disciplines.
Further information
Start date: September 2024
Deadlines for on-time applications
2024 entry application deadlines
For courses starting in 2024 (and for deferred applications), your application should be with us at UCAS by one of these dates – depending on what courses you apply for. If your completed application – including all your personal details and your academic reference – is submitted by the deadline, it is guaranteed to be considered.
16 October 2023 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – any course at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry. You can add choices with a different deadline later, but don’t forget you can only have five choices in total.
31 January 2024 for 2024 entry at 18:00 (UK time) – for the majority of courses.
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Overview
This programme combines a thorough understanding of economic theory and applications with business knowledge.
Summary
This course goes beyond the limits of traditional economics and business-related courses by combining a thorough understanding of economic theory, relevant applications and business knowledge.
You will be introduced to a set of economic concepts, frameworks and techniques (both numerical and non-numerical). These will provide a basis for understanding the economics that governs decision-making, management and organisational behaviour within public, private and third sector organisations.
You will develop a detailed understanding of the global economy and Northern Ireland’s place within it. The course is focused on practical and applied skills in economics and business that are in high demand by the current marketplace. The real-world focus of the course will prepare you for a career in the business world or onto postgraduate business courses.
About
This course will emphasise those aspects of economics and business which relate to the practical application of Business Economics today in policymaking, management/organisational behaviour and consumer decisions. It aims to provide students with a thorough grounding in the concepts and analytical apparatus needed within both the private and public sector.
The specific nature of this degree aligns closely with guidance from the Government Economic Service (GES), Advance HE formerly The Higher Education Academy (HEA) and industry experts, in order to produce graduates who can focus on the economic challenges faced by businesses today.
Modules
Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.
Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.
Year 1
Economics in Practice
Microeconomic Principles
Macroeconomic Principles
Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business
Skills for Economists
Introduction to Accounting for Business
Fundamentals of Management - Optional
Principles of Marketing - Optional
Year 2
Analytical Methods for Economics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice
Accounting for Business Decisions - Optional
Risk Management - Optional
Operations and Supply Chain Management - Optional
Digital Business Management - Optional
History of Economic Thought - Optional
International Economics - Optional
Regional Economics: Understanding the Northern Ireland Economy - Optional
Industrial Economics - Understanding and Regulating Markets - Optional
Marketing Management in Practice - Optional
Creativity in Communications - Optional
Year 3
Diploma in International Academic Studies - Optional
Diploma in Professional Practice - Optional
Year 4
Economics of Business Strategy
Economics of Institutions
Strategic Business Planning - Optional
Governance, Risk and Ethics - Optional
Management of Business Finance - Optional
Taxation - Optional
Psychology at Work - Optional
Regional Economics: UK Regions and Cities, Theory Policy and Forecasting - Optional
Economics of Globalisation - Optional
Economic History: Lessons for Policy - Optional
Economic Policy - Optional
Economics of Conflict and Peace - Optional
The Digital and Marketing Nexus - Optional
Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes. You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.
Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. You will be consulted about any significant changes.
Normally, a module will have 4 learning outcomes, and no more than 2 items of assessment. An item of assessment can comprise more than one task. The notional workload and the equivalence across types of assessment is standardised. The module pass mark for undergraduate courses is 40%. The module pass mark for postgraduate courses is 50%.
Associate awards
Diploma in Professional Practice DPP
Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS
Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI
Work placement / study abroad
The programme has the option for either a work placement or study abroad between the second and final years.
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