On this course you will combine insights from economics with a focus on business economics. This will give you an understanding of the economic context in which modern business operates, helping you gain the skills to develop business strategies in a competitive environment.To learn how the economy works from a business perspective you'll study microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic modelling and statistics. You’ll also discover how businesses operate and interact within an economy. You’ll be introduced to the decisions firms need to make in the module The Economics of Business Decision-Making and investigate financial decision making in The Economics of Corporate Finance.You’ll also learn about the fundamentals of corporate finance, business strategy and the significance of increasing globalisation, as well as exploring industrial organisation, competition economics and how markets operate.You can then complement your core studies with optional modules in economics and finance, which cover areas such as labour, public policy, financial markets, derivatives, risk management, history of economic thought, the economics and business of sport, alternative investments, and environmental economics.**Course Structure**On this four year course you’ll study a core set of compulsory modules in business and business economics – plus get a choice of optional modules to tailor your learning to your interests.**Year 1**In your first year you’ll discover macro and microeconomics through core economics modules and gain an understanding of economic modelling and statistical techniques through the modules Introductory Mathematics for Economists and Introductory Statistics for Economists. You’ll also get an introduction to the decisions firms need to make in The Economics of Business Decision-Making.**Year 2**You’ll continue to strengthen your understanding of the macro and micro economy, alongside learning about the collection and analysis of data. In Introductory Econometrics you’ll build your statistical skills – and get the chance to apply them in a practical project in the module Econometrics Research Project. This module is also designed to enhance your employability.Alongside this you’ll explore the financial decisions firms make in The Economics of Corporate Finance. You’ll choose optional modules covering areas such as international trade, business strategy and globalisation.**Year 3**In your third year, you will have the opportunity to spend 9-12 months in a full-time placement. This placement will allow you to gain invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice.**Year 4**In your final year, you’ll specialise in industrial organisation and competition economics – enhancing your knowledge of how markets operate and firms compete. You can complement this with macroeconomic, microeconomic and econometric modules.You will also get to choose further optional modules in economics and finance – in areas such as labour, public policy, financial markets, derivatives, risk management, history of economic thought, economics and business of sport, alternative investments, and environmental economics. And you can take a dissertation during your final year.**Disclaimer**Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**