Course summary

Course description Studying economics and management at Aston will equip you with both the theoretical and applied understanding you need to excel in your professional life. These skills will help you whether you’re interested in careers in different aspects of management or want to run your own business. Studying this course will give you an in-depth understanding of business and strategic decision-making, while developing both your analytical and quantitative skills. Knowledge of statistical and experimental methods used in economics is increasingly important for a successful professional career. Theories, models and methods are brought to life through teaching that focuses on active learning and content that stresses real-world examples and applications. The placement year helps to equip you with highly relevant transferable skills that further increase your value in the graduate labour market. The course will help you to understand the relationships between different parts of an organisation, and its interactions with the economic environment. Theories and frameworks in both management and economics education also develop your decision-making skills and your ability to manage teams effectively. Key course benefits • Economics is ranked 13th in the UK for graduate-level employment 15 months after graduation. (Guardian University Guide, 2022). • Economics is ranked 11th in the UK for value added, comparing our students’ entry grades with their degree results (Guardian University Guide, 2022). • As part of your degree, you’ll undertake a professional placement, gaining valuable practical experience in the field of your chosen subject area. • Our economics research quality has been recognised as 17th in the UK (Complete University Guide, 2022). • This course is delivered by the triple-accredited Aston Business School – one of just 1% of business schools in the world to hold AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accreditation. 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/economics-and-management-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/economics-and-management-bsc