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The BA (Hons) Business Management and Economics at Keele University equips students with an understanding of how businesses operate and how economic forces shape decision-making across governments, industries, and households.
Students benefit from Keele's strong emphasis on practical learning, with access to the Bloomberg Financial Lab, where they can earn the Bloomberg Market Concepts certification. Keele University is recognized for its teaching excellence, achieving Gold in both the 2017 and 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessments.
Professional Exemptions: Potential exemptions from bodies such as CIMA, ACCA, and CFA
Industry Connections: Strong placement and internship support through the Keele Science & Innovation Park
Course overview (modules by year):
Year 1: Professional and Academic Development 1, The Business of Organisations, Data, Decisions and Visualisation, along with an optional module
Year 2: Professional and Academic Development 2, Contemporary Business Operations, Economic Growth Strategies & Policies, along with an Individual Placement Module
Year 3: Professional and Academic Development 3, Strategic Management, Project, an optional Individual Placement Module or Digital Showcase
Placement Year: Optional year of paid industry experience
International Year: Study abroad at a partner university
Entrepreneurship Year: Develop and launch a business idea with university support
Practical Tools: Hands-on training using Bloomberg Professional Service and Bloomberg Market Concepts certification
Optional Digital Showcase in your final year as well as a Project
Professional exemptions facilitate faster progression to financial and economic qualifications
Placement and enterprise opportunities through the Keele Science & Innovation Park
Career development support through Keele’s Careers and Employability Service
95% of the students go on to work and/or study
Average earnings: £27,500, 15 months after the course
4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills MathsIELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5If you do not meet the standard entry requirement, you can access the course via a Foundation YearTOEFL: 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking)High School Graduates: Must have 3 APs (grade 5=A; 4=B, 3=C) or 3 SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) at 600 each or a combination of SAT Subject Tests plus AP's totalling 3 or ACT composite score 26 can be accepted as one A Level grade B. Reference from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows you academically & Personal Statement requiredBusiness AnalystEconomistManagement ConsultantFinancial AnalystPolicy Advisor
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