On this course you will develop skills that are highly sought after in today’s challenging economic environment, as organisations strive to solve increasingly complex problems. Our BSc in Business Economics combines a broad basis of economics study with a specific focus on how businesses operate, placing less emphasis on mathematical techniques than other economics programmes. Many academics within the School of Economics are advisers to world-renowned organisations, meaning our teaching and research is at the forefront of the field and is influenced by real industry insights. You will gain the tools needed to analyse a wide range of business problems such as how businesses interact, their role within the economy, and the strategic decisions taken by management. The student experience at the School of Economics is vital to the success of our courses and, through a combination of lectures, tutorials, feedback and workshop sessions, you will be encouraged to express yourself and supported to achieve your full potential in a warm and friendly study environment. Economic decisions are at the heart of every society, shaping the future of individuals, organisations, regions and nations. This hints at the variety of careers available to economists and the range of skills you can expect to develop by studying one of our courses. Graduates of our courses are highly successful in securing quality jobs. The problem-solving nature of the subject, the highly relevant and applied focus of our courses, as well as the potential for experience gained from your Professional Training placement greatly appeals to employers. Our recent graduates from the School of Economics have entered roles such as: Consultant, Ernst & Young; Analyst, Bank of England; Financial Crime Associate, Deloitte; Assistant Economist, Home Office; Data Analyst, Nexmo; Technical Business Analyst, Acturis Ltd and Telecom Analyst, Efftel.