BA (Hons.) in Business Economics

Description

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.

Who is the Awarding body?

The BA (Hons) in Business Economics and the Business Economics Diploma in Higher Education is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK.

What does the Programme contain?

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.

Where does the Qualification lead to?

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.

How much time period does it takes?

The BA (Hons) in Business Economics can be achieved over a minimum period of 4 years.

Programme Structure

Level

Semester/

Teaching

Block

Module Title (Credits)

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

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

Level 4

 

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

Semester/ Teaching

Block 2

Introductory Macroeconomics

– GEC4002

20 credits Compulsory

Quantitative Methods

– GEC4003

20 credits Compulsory

Entrepreneurship

and Enterprise

– GRM4003

20 credits

Compulsory

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

Semester/

Teaching

Block 2

 

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

Level 6

 

Semester/

Teaching

Block 1

Applied Microeconomics

– GEC6003

20 credits Compulsory

Strategic Management

– GSP6000

20 credits  Compulsory

Applied Macroeconomics

– GEC6004

20 credits Compulsory

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

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