4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
The BSc (Hons) Economics with Business (Study Abroad) combines economic theory with business practice, while offering an international academic experience at a partner university overseas. It suits students who want strong analytical and business skills alongside global exposure to economics and management education.
Curriculum structure
Year 1:
Students study Principles of Economics, Business Environment, and Quantitative Methods for Business, developing core economic reasoning, numerical skills, and an understanding of how businesses operate within markets.
Year 2:
The programme progresses to Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Business Strategy, focusing on formal economic modelling and applying theory to organisational and market-level decision-making.
Year 3 (Study Abroad):
Students spend a year at an international partner university, studying economics and business-related modules aligned with NTU’s curriculum. This year enhances global awareness, academic independence, and intercultural competence.
Final Year:
Final-year study includes Applied Economics, International Economics, and Strategic Management, emphasising independent analysis and applying economics to global business challenges.
Focus areas :
Economics; business economics; quantitative analysis; strategy; international economics; global markets.
Learning outcomes:
Ability to analyse economic and business problems; apply quantitative tools; evaluate strategy and policy; work effectively in international academic environments; communicate economic insights clearly.
Professional alignment (accreditation):
Prepares graduates for careers in international business, economics, consultancy, policy analysis, and postgraduate study.
Reputation (employability rankings):
Nottingham Trent University is recognised for strong graduate employability and industry-focused business education.
On the Economics with Business BSc (Hons) programme at Nottingham Trent University, you’ll gain real-world skills by working with live business data, industry providers and global markets within our fully-equipped trading facility. From your first year you’ll apply economic theory through simulations and placements, supported by specialist labs and mentors to build your profile before you graduate.
Here are the concrete hands-on experiences you can look forward to:
Access to the Business Lab equipped with Bloomberg terminals and double-screen workstations — giving you a simulated experience of working in the financial markets.
Up to 140 live consultancy challenges per year via Nottingham Business School, with around 450 undergraduate placements annually helping you gain industry experience.
Flexible “Unique Opportunities” in Year 2 — choose from a 16-18 week internship, study abroad, or an enterprise project collaborating with early-stage ventures.
Dedicated facilities including the Behavioural & Experimental Economics Laboratory, the Link Lounge and the Newton Building hub for business-lab students.
Graduates from the Economics with Business BSc (Hons) at Nottingham Trent University leave ready for roles such as economist, financial analyst, business analyst or policy advisor—with 91 % of Economics graduates entering work or further study within 15 months and average earnings of approximately £30,000 per annum early in their careers.
Here’s how the course supports your career development:
The university’s Employability & Careers service provides your “Employability Promise” from the first week, covering workshops, networking events, bespoke advice and help securing placements.
Economics students have worked with high-profile employers such as Oracle and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office for paid placements and real-business experience.
The school holds triple-crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB and AMBA) through the Nottingham Business School—this enhances the professional value of your degree and recognition by global employers.
Strong graduate outcomes: 94 % of Economics graduates were in employment or further study 15 months after graduating; average pay around £29,500.



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