Course summary

Prepare yourself for a career in business or in any organisation that values an awareness of economic issues. You’ll graduate as a confident, independent thinker, with a detailed knowledge of business and management, and the ability to adapt rapidly to change. BSc Business Management and Economics will give you in-depth knowledge of organisations and their environments, including their relationships to society. You will explore key theories and concepts in economics and their application in international business. You will gain a solid understanding of areas such as managing people, operations, logistics, marketing and business ethics. Additionally, you will learn how businesses can operate effectively in a multicultural environment. In readiness for your future career, you will learn an overview of business organisations in a global context and explore key aspects of business management such as finance, marketing and data analysis. You will have the opportunity to practise these skills through problem-based activities and scenarios and will have the opportunity to study abroad. You will finish the course confident in your personal values, with the knowledge and experience to solve business problems ethically, and an excellent understanding of the wider economy. Taught on our south-west London campus, on this degree you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Careers Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support, whether you choose to live on campus or commute to us. This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree. A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment. Key features:

• Provides the option of a one year work placement

• Taught on campus on the same two days per week, to fit around your work, family or other commitments