The current business environment is strongly orientated towards well-trained and effective marketing personnel. The BA (Hons) in Business Economics award arose as a result of the demand from employers for graduates with practical marketing skills underpinned by an understanding of the wider business framework, whether in the context of commercial, industrial, professional or sector organisations. The course is designed to equip the graduates with the skills and knowledge to give them a head start in their career in marketing.
The BA (Hons) in Business Economics and the Business Economics Diploma in Higher Education is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.
The award is a combination of economic and business principles focusing on macro and micro details of the economy and the international influence. It explores the various aspects of economic principles in relation to the business environment. Students are expected to gather and interpret data, construct and deconstruct models, analyse problems and propose solutions, and describe and interpret economic situations. Moreover, students will also have a glimpse of other business modules such as entrepreneurship and enterprise, finance and financial planning, business development, strategic management and investments. Furthermore, work experience with personal development planning forms part of the award structure.
After the completion of the award, there are a multitude of possible career choices for students. The transferable skills acquired on the course are highly attractive to employers, making business economics graduates highly marketable. The business orientated applied economics on this award provides a solid foundation for careers as business economists and more general business management careers.
The BA (Hons) in Business Economics can be achieved over a minimum period of 4 years.
Level |
Semester/ Teaching Block |
Module Title (Credits) |
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Level 3 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
English Language Proficiency – GLT3001 20 Credits Compulsory |
English for Academic Purposes & Study Skills – GLT3006 20 Credits Compulsory |
Academic Skills in Practice – GRM3000 20 credits Compulsory |
Information Technology in Business – GCO3000 20 credits Compulsory |
Introduction to Quantitative Methods – GRM3001 20 credits Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
Fundamentals of Management Accounting – GHL3001 20 credits Compulsory |
Entrepreneurship (Creativity and Innovation) – GRM3002 20 credits Compulsory |
Personal Finance – GAC3000 20 credits Compulsory |
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Level 4
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Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
Introductory Microeconomics – GEC4001 20 credits Compulsory |
Finance for Managers – GAC4010 20 credits Compulsory |
Gulf Regional Legal Environment of Business – GHL4010 20 credits Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
Introductory Macroeconomics – GEC4002 20 credits Compulsory |
Quantitative Methods – GEC4003 20 credits Compulsory |
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise – GRM4003 20 credits Compulsory |
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Level 5 |
Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
Intermediate Microeconomics – GEC5003 20 credits Compulsory |
Financial Planning for Business – GAC5011 10 credits Compulsory |
Quantitative Methods II – GEC5005 20 credits Compulsory |
Research Skills for Economists – GEC5015 10 credits Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2
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Intermediate Macroeconomics – GEC5004 20 credits Compulsory |
Summer Experience of Work with Personal Development Planning – GRM5031 10 credits Compulsory / Work Experience with Personal Development Planning – GRM5032 10 credits Compulsory |
Developing a Business – GLT5006 10 credits Compulsory |
Money, Banking and Risk – GAC5013 20 credits OR Investment Markets and Principles – GAC5014 20 credits |
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Level 6
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Semester/ Teaching Block 1 |
Applied Microeconomics – GEC6003 20 credits Compulsory |
Strategic Management – GSP6000 20 credits Compulsory |
Applied Macroeconomics – GEC6004 20 credits Compulsory |
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Semester/ Teaching Block 2 |
Intermediate Applied Econometrics – GEC6018 10 credits Compulsory |
Dissertation – GEC6017 30 credits Compulsory |
Investment Management – GAC6005 20 credits OR Public Policy Economics – GEC6014 20 credits |