A modern and exciting course, our BA (Hons) Economics focuses on applying economics to the real world. The practical analysis and problem-solving skills you gain will set you apart from graduates of more traditional Economics degrees.
Key highlights
- 91% of students are satisfied with the overall quality of our Business courses (National Student Survey 2019)^
- Our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab is the ideal setting to gain hands-on skills while experiencing the pace and excitement of the trading floor
- This course is accredited by leading professional bodies the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) (for Sept 2020 entry only), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), meaning the course is mapped against the skills employers are looking for and provides you with additional awards and/or exemptions towards professional body memberships
- You’ll learn how to apply economic theories to businesses, markets, industries and countries using the very latest data and information services
- To complement your economics knowledge and boost your career prospects, you’ll also develop broader business, research and analytical skills
- Live consultancy projects with employers are your chance to solve real problems for real businesses
- An optional placement year or summer internship will deepen your understanding and raise your professional profile
- Opportunities for international study trips add an extra dimension to your studies: recent visits have included Vienna, Copenhagen and Dublin
- View our Derby Business School brochure
^includes BA (Hons) Economics for Business, BA (Hons) Business Management and BA (Hons) Business Management (Marketing)