Business Economics

Study the principles of business management alongside economic theory and practice, and gain an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.

If you aspire to a successful business career, but also want to gain a wider appreciation of the science of economics and how it influences business practice on the ground, this is the course for you.

You’ll discover how economic theories apply to real world business decisions preparing you with the skills and knowledge for climb the ladder in the workplace. At the same time, you’ll explore big, up-to-the-minute ideas and debates in economics.

Why ARU?

• Study a unique combination of management theory and economic factors.

• Debate big ideas and current topics, fostering critical thinking and intellectual curiosity.

• Get hands-on with real-world economic and business challenges, gaining valuable experience.

• Explore subjects from sustainability in business to applied economics and financial economics.

• Prepare for roles such as Business Analyst, Economic Consultant, Policy Advisor and Management Consultant.

• Develop critical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to interpret data for business decision-making.

Course Modules

Year 1:
Elevate 1: How to do Business (30 credits)
Into ARU
Applied Economic Mathematics and Statistics (30 credits)
Organisational Behaviour and AI (Future of Work) (30 credits)
International Business and Market Dynamics (15 credits)
Financial Environment and Analysis (15 credits)

Year 2:
Elevate 2: Entrepreneurship and Consultancy (30 credits)
Global Political Economy (15 credits)
Micro and Macro Economics (30 credits)
Introduction to Econometrics (30 credits)
Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Year 3:
Applied Economics (30 credits)
Sustainability and Responsible Business (30 credits)
Behavioural Economics (30 credits)
Undergraduate Major Project (30 credits)

Our first-year modules are designed to develop the knowledge you already have, and give you a broad understanding of the key concepts of business and organisational management.

In Year 2, as well as continuing to build your business knowledge and skills, you’ll learn about econometrics, and micro and macro economics.

In your third year, you’ll explore applied and behavioural economics, and sustainability and responsibility in business. You’ll also undertake your major project – a substantial piece of research and/or product development work on a relevant topic of your choice.