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You will study the foundations and key disciplines of economics, business management and marketing. You'll gain an understanding of the key principles and practices for the modern manager.

We'll introduce you to a variety of IT and quantitative skills. You'll also learn about mathematical and statistical techniques in economic analysis.

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Introduction to Management and Organisation 20
Statistical Methods for Economics 20
Mathematics for Economics 20
Economic Analysis 30
Economic Applications 10
Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics 0
NCL Edge - Economics and Business Management Stage 1 0
Academic Tutoring 0
Introduction to Marketing 20

Introductory Mathematical Methods for Economics (0 credits)

This module is compulsory for students without A-level maths (or equivalent). For students with A-level maths (or equivalent) this module is optional.

You'll gain an insight into the methods used to analyse the workings of the economy with modules in micro and macroeconomics. You'll also develop skills in economic modelling. Additional optional modules in economics are also available.

You can choose from a range of business management and marketing modules that cover topics such as:

  • human resource management
  • business enterprise
  • innovation and technology management
  • global marketing

Modules

Compulsory Modules Credits
Microeconomic Analysis 30
Macroeconomic Analysis 30
NCL Edge - Economics and Business Management Stage 2 0
Service Operations Strategy and Management 20
Placement and Study Abroad Info Sessions (Stage 2) 0
Optional Modules Credits
Understanding Work and Organisations 20
Human Resource Management and the Future of Work 20
International Economics 10
Econometric Analysis 20
Economics of Regulation 10
Economic Evaluation and Investment 20
Mathematical Economics 10
Python Programming for Economists 10
British Economic History, 1780-1979 10
Ecological Economics and Environmental Policy 10
Economics of Inequality and Disadvantage 10
Business Enterprise 20
Strategic Marketing 20
Global Marketing 20

You will take compulsory modules in advanced microeconomic theory and contemporary issues in international and comparative business.

Students who completed a placement prior to Stage 3 will have the opportunity to work on a placement-related project as one of their optional modules choices. They will reflect on the business activities, markets and environments encountered during their placement.

Modules

All candidates shall take the following compulsory modules:

Compulsory ModulesCredits
Contemporary Issues in International and Comparative Business 20
Advanced Microeconomics 20

All candidates shall take at least 40 credits of optional modules from the following list:

Optional ModulesCredits
Advanced Macroeconomics 20
Labour Economics 20
Behavioural Economics and Experimental Methods 20
Economics of Banking 10
Advanced Econometric Analysis 10
Monetary Economics 10
Public Economics 20
Advanced Time Series Econometrics 10
Financial Economics 10
Economics of Risk and Uncertainty 10
Health Economics 10
Industrial Economics and Policy 20
Game Theory 10
Happiness Economics 10
Development Economics 10
Environmental Economics 10

All candidates shall take at least 20 credits of optional modules from the following list:

Optional ModulesCredits
Business Information Systems 20
Corporate Social Responsibility and Ethics 20
Innovation and Creativity 20
Strategy, Organizations & Society 20
International Human Resource Management 20
Critical Issues Human Resource Management: Pragmatic Dilemmas in Managing the Workplace of the Future 20
Placement Related Project 20
Global Advertising and Brand Promotion 20
Digital Marketing 20