BA (Honours) Business and Economics at The Open University

This honours degree examines how business and economics shape decisions, policy and society, applying economic theory to real-world challenges and global trends. Students build skills in data analysis, strategy and critical thinking. It is studied by distance learning at a triple-accredited business school.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time (360 credits)  |  Intake: February 2027, October 2027  |  Study mode: part-time distance learning  |  Location: Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include An introduction to business and management, Economics in context, You and your money, Shaping business opportunities, Essential economics: macro and micro perspectives, Strategic management and Doing economics: inequalities, innovation and environment.

Career pathways

Graduates develop analytical and critical thinking skills to interpret economic data, assess business challenges and make informed decisions, with statistical methods, economic modelling and software tools; careers span business, finance, policy and consultancy.

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