Program Overview

Introduction to the Economics and Management BSc

The Economics and Management BSc degree at Loughborough University is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of both economics and management. This degree program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in a wide range of careers, including economist roles, consultancy, and management positions.

Program Structure

The Economics and Management BSc is a 3-year full-time program or a 4-year full-time program with a placement year. The program includes a variety of modules, such as Principles of Macroeconomics, Principles of Microeconomics, Quantitative Economics, and Responsible Management Practice.

Year 1 Modules

• Principles of Macroeconomics
• Principles of Microeconomics
• Quantitative Economics
• Responsible Management Practice
• Principles of Marketing
• Data Analysis
• Introduction to Accounting
• Ethics and Professional Skills

Year 2 Modules

• Intermediate Macroeconomics
• Intermediate Microeconomics
• Sustainable Economic Development and Policy
• Accounting for Managers
• Introduction to Financial Economics
• International Economic Relations
• Economics of the Financial System
• History of Economic Thought
• Operations and Supply Chain Management

Final Year Modules

• Global Strategic Management
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation
• Managerial Economics
• Research and Communication Skills for Economists
• Small Business Issues and Planning
• Contemporary Issues in Marketing
• Organisational Intelligence
• Environmental Economics
• Developments in Microeconomics
• International Money & Finance
• Financial Economics and Asset Pricing
• Behavioural Economics
• International Trade
• Developments in Macroeconomics
• Corporate Governance
• Sales Management
• Decision and Efficiency Analysis
• Business Systems
• Strategic Management of Big Data
• Advanced Interpersonal Skills
• International Human Resource Management
• International Marketing
• University-wide Language Programme

Placement Year

The Economics and Management BSc includes an optional year on placement or studying abroad as part of the course. A salaried professional placement helps students test-drive a career and stand out with employers. The university's dedicated Placements Office will help students secure a placement.

Entry Requirements

To be considered for the Economics and Management BSc program, students must meet the university's general entry requirements and specific course requirements. The typical A-level offer is AAA, with no specific subject requirements but a list of preferred subjects.

General Entry Requirements

• The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University's general entry requirements, which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications, and minimum English language requirements.

Contextual Admissions

• The University's admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which academic qualifications have been achieved.

Country-Specific Requirements

• The university has specific requirements for students from different countries, including Australia, Austria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, European Baccalaureate, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malaysia, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Tanzania, Thailand, The Caribbean, The Gulf, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the Economics and Management BSc program are as follows:

• UK fees: £9,535 per annum
• International fees: £25,950 per annum
• Placement year: approximately 20% of the full-time fee

Career Opportunities

The Economics and Management BSc degree provides students with a wide range of career opportunities, including banking, accountancy, financial management, insurance, marketing, and general management positions. The program's versatility and the skills developed during the course make graduates highly sought after by employers.

Skills for the Future

The placement, study abroad, or year in enterprise third-year pathway provides students with transferable skills that are valued across the industrial landscape. The university's award-winning Careers Network team is available to support students in their career development.

Companies Students Have Worked for After Graduating

Recent examples of roles that graduates have gone on to include Associate Consultant, Audit Associate, Finance Analyst, Management Consultant, Account Executive, Associate Solutions Analyst, Bid Manager, Business Associate, Business Functional Analyst, Card Program Manager, Client Relationship Manager, Client Solutions Analyst, Data Analyst, Export Business Development Executive, Financial Controller. Some of the employers they are now working for include PwC, EY, Accenture, Addo Food Group, Bruin Financial, BT, Deloitte, Deutsche Bank, Fabacus, Gain Theory, Grayce, IBM, Invesco, Ipsos Mori, IRIS Group, JP Morgan, Lidl, Lloyds, Managementors, MKS Switzerland.

Compare Course Stats at Discover Uni

The university provides data on course stats, including student satisfaction, teaching quality, and employment rates. The data shows that 83% of students say staff value students' views and opinions about the course, 76% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well, and 85% are in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.