BA (Hons) Business Economics at University of Greenwich

Economics affects every area of our lives. From our day-to-day decisions to global policies whose effects reverberate around the world, this degree will prepare you for a wide range of careers. At Greenwich, we believe economics must help to build and more equitably share prosperity, create meaningful employment, and ensure the transition to a carbon-neutral future.

Faculty: Greenwich Business School  |  Department: Accounting, Finance and Economics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich  |  Intake: September  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Enhance your data-handling skills through the use of Bloomberg terminals, trading simulation platforms, programming languages. Take modules which prepare you to take certifications including the CFA Climate and Investing and the CFA ESG Investing. Gain a comprehensive understanding of both business principles and economic theories, allowing you to analyse business decisions through a broader lens. After first year, choose to pursue a pathway in finance, public policy or ESG issues.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as business economists for the government, non-governmental organisations, or private and public companies in roles such as economists, analysts, management consultants, investment advisers, finance and investment analysts, financial administrators, investment and merchant bankers. Some of our graduates have become entrepreneurs and now manage their own business, while others have pursued teaching careers.

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