Business Economics, BA (Hons), with industry placement

Become the change employers seek by understanding how social and economic environments influence organisations and implementing positive changes. This course builds essential skills in economics, accounting, and management with a strong vocational focus. Students will explore economic principles in business, gain theoretical and practical insights into managerial decisions, and analyse the surrounding economic and social contexts.Opportunities include a paid third-year work placement with firms like Mercedes Benz, enhancing employability, as well as participation in national competitions and guest lectures from leaders such as the CEO of the London Stock Exchange. Why study Business Economics at Leeds Beckett? Engage with organisations like Deloitte, leverage global connections for placements or study abroad, and progress through core modules including Introductory Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and advanced topics in business and global production.

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Introductory Microeconomics

• The Institutional Environment

• The UK Economy

• Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Statistics

• Introductory Macroeconomics

• Accounting & Finance for Managers

• Introduction to Economic Thought

• Introduction to Quantitative Methods: Concepts

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Intermediate Microeconomics

• Perspectives on Business Economics

• Contemporary Economic Thought

• Economics & Methodology

• Intermediate Macroeconomics

• Introduction to Econometrics

In addition, choose from a list of Year 2 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list. Year 3 Core Modules:

• Business, Competition & Government

• Transnational Corporations & Global Production

• Current Macroeconomic Issues

• Economics, Management & Finance in the Public Sector

In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.