Program Overview

Economics and Management BA Honours

Overview

The Economics and Management BA Honours course combines the study of economics with general business management, equipping you with the skills and knowledge to analyze individual company and industry performance within the context of global economics.

Course Structure

This degree combines general business knowledge with key theories and concepts in economics and their application in international business. You'll gain a solid understanding of areas such as managing people, operations, logistics, marketing, and business ethics.

Year 1

• You're introduced to the functions of business organisations, the broader business environment, and key management skills and competencies, including information gathering and analysis, accounting, marketing, and organisational behaviour.
• Subjects of study include:
  • Accounting and Finance Fundamentals
  • Business Analytics
  • Fundamentals of Organisational Behaviour
  • Global Business Environment
  • Marketing in Practice

Year 2

• You'll study principles of economics, introducing you to the economist's view of the world.
• Management modules will also focus on developing key transferable skills, such as explaining the process of managing a project, evaluating the role of individuals in a company, and how this can be used to plan a business better.
• Subjects of study include:
  • Essentials of Economics
  • Global Economic Issues
  • Information and Digital Economics
  • Management Decision Making
  • Managing and Leading People
  • Money, Banking and Financial Markets
  • New Methods in Data Analysis for Business Decisions
  • The Economics and Finance of Sport

Placement Year

• Between Years 2 and 3, you can take an optional work placement or study year abroad.
• The work placement year is a one-year full-time business work placement.
• Past students have completed placements in a variety of small to medium size enterprises (SMEs) and prestigious organisations.

Year 3

• Examining the present state of microeconomic and macroeconomic policy and its application to the UK and the global economy.
• You'll also explore the process of working in a team, applying personal and professional responsibility.
• Subjects of study include:
  • Applications of Economics
  • Contemporary Issues in Economics
  • Development Economics
  • Forecasting for Managers
  • International Trade
  • Leadership and Professional Practice
  • Strategic Perspectives

Professional Recognition

• The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world's largest professional body of management accountants offering the most relevant accounting qualification for a career in business.
• On completing this course, you'll be able to apply for 4 exemptions entering into their Operational Level.

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels: 112 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • BTEC Diploma: DD
  • Access: 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessments typically fall into three broad categories: practical, written exams, and coursework

Facilities

• The Learning Platform
• Lecture theatres
• Library
• Bloomberg Financial Market Suite
• Digital Marketing Lab
• Meeting spaces
• Cafe

Course Location

• Our Marylebone Campus has benefited from a multi-million-pound refurbishment resulting in new workshops, digital studios, and development of the Marylebone Library

Westminster Business School

• Based in the heart of London's political, media, and financial services
• Our courses are accredited by professional bodies including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), and Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)