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4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
University of EdinburghThe MA (Hons) Business with Strategic Economics at the University of Edinburgh offers a robust interdisciplinary curriculum that merges core business education with in-depth economic analysis. This four-year full-time degree is ideal for students seeking to understand how economic thinking shapes business strategy and public policy. Delivered by the University of Edinburgh Business School, the program develops essential skills in micro- and macroeconomics, strategic economics, econometrics, and quantitative methods, alongside fundamental business subjects such as management, finance, and entrepreneurship.
Ranking: Top 20 globally (QS 2024)
Course overview
Year 1: Global Challenges for Business, The Business of Edinburgh, along with optional modules
Year 2: Business Economics, Principles of Finance, Business Research Methods I: Introduction to Data Analysis, along with optional modules
Year 3: The Economics of Corporate Strategy, Preparing for your Dissertation, along with optional modules
Year 4: Economic Aspects of Competition Policy, Business Honours Dissertation, along with optional modules
Study Abroad: An opportunity to study abroad in Year 3, gaining international exposure and broadening perspectives.
Cross-disciplinary Options: Flexibility to explore non-business electives in Years 1–2
Dissertation: In the final year, students undertake a dissertation, focusing on a topic of their choice within the realm of business or strategic economics.
Graduates are equipped for roles in analytics, finance, consultancy, and policy advisory
Ideal foundation for further study in economics, management, or business analytics
High demand for graduates with combined strategic, economic, and business acumen
Supported by the University of Edinburgh’s Careers Service offering CV advice, internships, and job placement
87% of graduates are working or studying after 15 months of graduating (national average)
Study abroad option availableA-level: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at AYou must also have the following at GCSE: English at C or 4IB: 42 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL & Mathematics at 5IELTS Academic: total 7.0 with at least 6.0 in each component. TOEFL-iBT (including Home Edition): total 100 with at least 20 in each component. TOEFL MyBest Score NOT acceptedBusiness AnalystBank ManagerMarket Research SpecialistInvestment AnalystDirector of Finance
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