BA (Hons) in Economics and Management

at Said Business School

First year
 

In the first year, you will take three courses:
 

1 - Introductory Economics provides a broad introduction to the study of economics and quantitative methods. This course covers microeconomics, macroeconomics and probability and statistics, including topics such as consumer behaviour, production, markets, aggregate demand and supply, inflation, and unemployment.
 

2 - General Management provides an overview of management as a function and as a field of study. It seeks to develop a critical understanding of management theory and practice, and to explore management change across time and national contexts. Concepts such as power, culture, and reward, which are crucial to the management of organisational resources and the production of goods and services, are introduced and critically assessed.
 

3 - Financial Management consists of financial reporting and financial analysis. Financial reporting develops an appreciation of the theory, practice, and effectiveness of modern financial reporting and the key processes associated with ratio analysis, credit analysis, and corporate investment planning (as examples). Financial analysis considers how assets are valued and the implications of such valuations for corporate policy. You will explore issues such as the structure of interest rates and the relationship between risk and return on assets.
 

At the end of the first year, you will take examinations (Prelims) in each of the three courses before moving on to the second year.
 

Second and third years
 

You must take at least two courses in economics (of which one is microeconomics, macroeconomics, quantitative economics or development of the world economy since 1800) and at least two management courses. You can choose four other courses from more than 20 options in economics and management, including:

• Accounting
• Behavioural and experimental economics
• Development economics
• Econometrics
• Entrepreneurship and innovation
• Finance
• Game theory
• Economics of industry
• Industrial economics
• International economics
• Marketing
• Money and banking
• Organisational behaviour and analysis
• Public economics
• Strategic management
• Technology and operations management
   

You do not need to have studied Economics or Business but will need to have studied Mathematics to A-Level (A* or A grade) or to HL at IB (score 6 or 7).
 

The typical offer is: 

•    A*AA at A-Level
•    AA/AAB at Advanced Highers
•    39 points overall (including core points) at IB with three HL subjects at 766 

The cost of studying at Said Business School varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen. Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition.The tuition fees for this program is To Be Confirmed.

Graduates from this course pursue a very diverse range of careers. While the majority take jobs in finance or consulting, recent graduates have pursued careers in politics, the clergy, teaching, not-for-profit organisations, and academia. Some students set up their own businesses, or become social entrepreneurs.