Management with Economics

The BSc (Hons) Management with Economics places an emphasis on the wider social, historical and political context in which organisations operate, and how it shapes the circulation, and demand/supply, of goods and services.

Why study BSc Management with Economics at Goldsmiths

• This degree will equip you with a comprehensive theoretical and practical understanding of management.

• You'll learn about key economic, financial and psychological knowledge bases that will form the basic tools you need to effectively manage and lead people at work, and engage in activities such as business creation and product/business development.

• The degree will also prepare you for working in large, multinational and small-to-medium-sized organisations that are global in nature, innovative, entrepreneurial and digitally cutting-edge.

• You can expect to develop transferable skills in critical thinking, reflection, time management, leadership, written and verbal communication, and numeracy, and to undertake research on an individual and group basis.

• A degree in Management from Goldsmiths will enrich your learning experience. You’ll benefit from the integrity of our modules and programmes, and most importantly, the continual engagement of all our staff with our highly valued students and collaborators.

• Creativity and interdisciplinarity are at the heart of everything we do here at Goldsmiths and in the School of Creative Management, from the programmes and modules we run, to the activities they complement. Join us to embark on your own unique, important and unforgettable journey.

• A unique feature of the School of Creative Management is that we focus our teaching efforts on a relatively small cohort of students per year, so that we can provide you with some of the knowledge and tools to be business leaders, entrepreneurs, work psychologists, consultants or researchers – ready to make a difference.

Course Modules

Year 1 (credit level 4)
In your first year, you'll take the following compulsory modules:

• Strategic Management

• Foundations of Economics 1: Theories

• Foundations of Economics 2: Business Applications

• Understanding Entrepreneurship

• Introduction to Marketing

• Finance and Accounting

• Identity, Agency & Environment 1

• Identity, Agency & Environment 2

Year 2 (credit level 5)
In your second year, you'll take the following compulsory modules, as well as one optional module:

• Mathematics for Economics and Business

• Economic Reasoning

• Market Research and Consumer Insight

• Developing an Employability Strategy

• The Goldsmiths Elective

Year 3 (credit level 6)
In your third year you will take the following compulsory modules:

• Leadership and Talent Management

• Organisational Behaviour and Health

• Intermediate Microeconomics

• Intermediate Macroeconomics

• International Business

• Individual and Institutional Economic Behaviour

You can then choose to complete either a 30-credit Research Project or two optional 15-credit modules from across the Institute of Management Studies. This includes the option to undertake a Work Placement module.

Work Placement module
Completed in the summer between Year 2 and 3. Our Work Placement Module is your chance to dive into real-world industry experience, which not only helps you grow your network but also gives you a peek into the professional world. Excitingly, some students have landed job offers right after their placement!

To make sure you're well-supported for your future career, you'll get to apply for a handful of placements. These happen at the end of your second year and count as 15 credits towards your degree.

This experience isn't just about enhancing your CV; it's about blending what you've learned in class with hands-on experience, all while making connections in your field.

Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects.