Business Economics - BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

**Be the change employers seek - learn how social and economic environments affect organisations and how to make positive changes on this BA Economics degree.**Acquire essential skills in business economics, business management courses, accounting, and strategic management with a focus on real-world application.As part of your course, you'll:- Investigate the fundamentals of economics and their relevance to business management- Gain an understanding of sustainable business behaviour, strategy, and corporate performance and its interaction with the policy environment- Achieve a solid theoretical and practical grasp of the economic challenges faced by business managers- Enhance your ability to assess the economic and social environments influencing business decisions**Find out more** **Enhance your employability**By opting for a paid work placement in your third year, you'll boost your employability skills. Previous business management courses students have interned with leading companies such as Mercedes Benz, Price Waterhouse Cooper, and prominent retail banks.We promote the development of your entrepreneurial skills through various national student competitions, including the IBM University Business Challenge.**Industry speakers**Our guest lecture series will enrich your learning experience. Notable past speakers include the CEO of the London Stock Exchange, the Chief Executive of the British Bankers Association, and the Chief Economist of Yorkshire Bank To view and register for any upcoming guest lectures, visit our university events webpage.**Why study the BA (Hons) Business Economics degree at Leeds Beckett University?**- 92% of BA (Hons) Business Economics students were positive about the way teaching staff explain things*- Explore the principles of economics and their application in business management- Engage with representatives from firms like Deloitte to understand how economics work in business- Utilise the university's local, national and international connections for a year's paid work placement opportunity- Consider studying abroad for a semester in year two at venues around the world*National Student Survey 2025

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