Bsc (Hons) Business Economics

BSc (Hons) Business Economics

• a thorough understanding of micro and macro economics contributing to the theoretical grounds of business practice and activities;

• the opportunity to get training on the use of specialist economic and financial data base such as Bloomberg and Datastream as well as specialist empirical analysis software such as STATA;

• an ability to search for, analyse, interpret and present data and information essential for making business decisions;

• an appreciation of how the current economic and financial environment could impact on economic and business decisions making;

• an opportunity to develop a range of personal and business related skills through the use of on-line resources and activities from the Chartered Management Institute as well as in-class student-centred activities;

• an ability to apply economic and business strategies and decisions to a particular environment;

• the opportunity to assess and evaluate business practitioner’s ideas and issues.

1. economic theories underpinning business decisions and strategies
2. domestic and international business in a changing economic climate
3. core economic data and information sources relevant to business analysis
4. relevant quantitative and computing methods
5. practical economic and business analysis
6. the importance of clear economic and business reporting

1. analyse and interpret economic information;
2. evaluate alternative business decision- making approaches;
3. use economic and financial data to support economic arguments and justify business decisions and strategies;
4. blend economic theories into business practice;
5. critique on the applicability of economic theories to business practice;
6. analyse and develop diverse investigative methodologies to address

1. carry out business analysis on key strategic problems and develop solutions;
2. use econometric software to analyse and model data;
3. demonstrate relevant communication and interpersonal skills;
4. develop economic and financial research skills;
5. be familiar with relevant information and data sources (such as Bloomberg and Datastream).

1. manipulate numerical data;
2. use communication and information technology to acquire, analyse and communicate information;
3. communicate effectively: using quantitative and qualitative information, together with analysis, arguments and commentary, in a form appropriate to the intended audience;
4. locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources, including acknowledgement, and referencing of sources;
5. to work in groups, and use appropriate interpersonal skills, including oral as well as written;
6. have the capacity for independent and self-managed learning.

• Economist (Confederation of British Industry)
• Environmental Economist (Transportation Company)
• Analyst/Economist (Infra-structure & environment)
• Economist (Local Government)
• Construction Economist (Construction companies)
• Business Managers

• Training on using Bloomberg and Datastream – specialist data base for economic and financial data
• Access to the Chartered Management Institute web-based activities and resources
• One-to-one consultation with tutors during their office hours
• Graduate Teaching assistants and Student Learning Assistants providing peer supports students’ learning
• English Language Support
• Learning Resources including specialised software
• Programme Handbook and Module Handbooks
• Induction and orientation programme
• Access to student counsellors
• Student e-mail and internet access

• QAA Guidelines for programme specifications
• QAA Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ)
• QAA Subject Benchmark in Economics
• QAA Codes of Practice
• Middlesex University Regulations
• Middlesex University Mission and Vision
• Middlesex University and Business School Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy
• Middlesex University Learning Framework – Programme Design Guidance, 2012

Please note programme specifications provide a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information about the programme can be found in the rest of your programme handbook and the University Regulations.

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Curriculum map for BSc Business Economics

This section shows the highest level at which programme outcomes are to be achieved by all graduates, and maps programme learning outcomes against the modules in which they are assessed.

Programme learning outcomes

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