Business Economics BSc

The BSc Business Economics at Leeds University Business School offers a comprehensive understanding of economic theory and its application within business contexts. The program emphasizes:

• Economic Theory: Foundations in microeconomics and macroeconomics.

• Applied Economics: Focus on industrial organization, labor markets, and business strategy.

• Quantitative Methods: Training in mathematics, statistics, and econometrics.

• Research Skills: Development of academic, professional, and research competencies.

• Global and Ethical Perspectives: Exploration of international economics, ethics, and sustainability.

Students can tailor their studies through optional modules and specialized pathways in areas such as Business Management, International Business, Enterprise and Innovation, and Ethics and Sustainability. 

Year-wise Breakdown of Core Modules

Year 1: Foundations

Compulsory Modules:

• Academic, Professional and Research Skills for Studies in Economics (20 credits)

• Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1B (10 credits)

• Economics and Global History (10 credits)

• Economics Perspectives and Controversies (20 credits)

• Economic Theory and Applications (30 credits)U

Optional Modules:

• Mathematics and Statistics for Economics and Business 1A (10 credits)

• Economic Institutions: Labour (10 credits)

• Economic Institutions: Industry (10 credits)

• Organisational Behaviour (20 credits)

• Starting Your Own Business (10 credits)

Year 2: Intermediate

Compulsory Modules:

• Intermediate Microeconomics (10 credits)

• Industrial Economics (10 credits)

• Economics Research Methods (10 credits)

• Statistics and Econometrics (20 credits)

• Business Economics (10 credits)

• Intermediate Macroeconomics (10 credits)

Optional Modules:

• Introduction to Health Economics (10 credits)

• From Study to Work (10 credits)

• The Evolution of Economic Ideas (10 credits)

• Mathematics for Business and Economics 2 (10 credits)

• Macroeconomic Policy and Performance (10 credits)

• International Economics (10 credits)

• Labour Economics (10 credits)

• How to be a Successful Policy Economist (10 credits)

• Ethics and Economics (10 credits)

• Transport Economics (10 credits)

• Project Appraisal (10 credits)

• Experiencing the World of Work (10 credits)

Pathway Modules:

• Business and Management: How Managers Make Decisions (10 credits)

• International Business: Small Business Internationalisation and Growth (10 credits)

• Enterprise and Innovation: Entrepreneurship in Theory and Practice (10 credits), New Enterprise Planning (20 credits)

• Ethics and Sustainability: Leadership Ethics (10 credits), Contemporary Industrial Relations (10 credits), Corporate Social Responsibility (10 credits)

Year 3: Advanced

Compulsory Modules:

• Economics Dissertation (40 credits)

• Economics of Business and Corporate Strategy (20 credits)

Optional Modules:

• Introduction to the Economic Evaluation of Health (10 credits)

• Advanced Microeconomics (10 credits)

• Contemporary Issues in Economic Growth (10 credits)

• Economic Development (20 credits)

• Environmental Economics (10 credits)

• Applied Econometrics (10 credits)

• Behavioural Economics (10 credits)

• Modern Theories of Money and Monetary Policy (10 credits)

• Public Enterprise and Regulation (10 credits)

• Advanced Macroeconomics (10 credits)

• International Economics: Integration and Governance (20 credits)

• The Political Economy of Work (10 credits)

Pathway Modules:

• Business and Management: Strategic Management (20 credits), Current Issues in Decision Making (10 credits)

• International Business: International Business Management (20 credits), European Business (10 credits), Transnational Corporations in the World Economy (10 credits)

• Enterprise and Innovation: Critical Perspectives in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship (20 credits), Innovation Thinking and Practice (10 credits)

• Ethics and Sustainability: Gender and Equality at Work in Comparative Perspectives (20 credits), Diversity Management (20 credits)

Year 4 (if applicable): Independent Practice or Placement/Study Abroad Year

Students have the option to undertake a placement year or study abroad after the second year, extending the degree to four years.

Learning and Assessment Methods

Teaching Methods:

• Lectures

• Tutorials

• Seminars

• Workshops

Assessment Methods:

• Coursework

• Examinations

• Oral Presentations

• Group Reports

• Dissertation

Students are supported through a Virtual Learning Environment and have access to dedicated academic counselling.

Rankings

Leeds University Business School is globally recognized for its excellence in business and economics education. For the most current rankings, please refer to official sources such as QS World University Rankings or Times Higher Education