Course Outline
This combination of Business and Economics, two of today’s most debated fields, gives you insight into the questions being asked by the governments and business leaders of the day, and shows how focused business practice can play a major role in global recovery.
Business:
The study of business provides a detailed understanding of the way organisations work, how they operate within their specific environment and the impact on individuals working within them.
This pathway develops a general knowledge of business to complement a more specialised area of study. Modules introduce key themes, specifically, business operations (how it works) and entrepreneurship (creating opportunity within a competitive environment).
You learn how to apply business theory, identify types of business opportunity and address a range of business issues in an imaginative way. Investigating the issues confronting individuals within a business, you will develop an awareness of the problems businesses can face in general, and be able to identify a number of possible responses.
Economics:
The economic standpoint is crucial in any issue which involves deciding the allocation of scarce resources, or the improvement of the well-being of an individual or society. This pathway is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the principles of economics and their application in problem-solving for a wide variety of business, social, and political issues.
The study of economics provides a strong intellectual and practical background to business strategy, behaviour, and performance, as well as developing key personal transferrable skills.
As a Joint Honours degree student at Birmingham City Business School, you will study a common first year before continuing onto subject-specific modules in the remaining years of your course.
This exciting development is designed to offer you flexibility of subject choice and increase your employability.
| First Year |
| Autumn |
Spring |
Credits |
| Business Economics |
15 |
| Accounting and Finance |
30 |
| Managing People and Organisations |
15 |
| Marketing and Business Operations |
30 |
| Personal Development |
Business Problem Analysis |
15 each |
| Second Year |
| Autumn |
Spring |
Credits |
| Contemporary Business |
Business Logistics |
15 each |
| Monetary Theory and Policy |
International Business |
15 each |
| Economic Principles |
30 |
| Professional Development |
Microeconomic Theory and Practice |
15 each |
| Optional Placement Year |
| Final Year |
| Autumn |
Spring |
Credits |
| In the final year you undertake 60 credits per term made up from core and optional modules. Those not marked core are your options. |
| Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development |
Business Operations and Systems |
15 each |
| Environmental Economics |
Industrial Economics |
15 each |
| European Labour Markets |
International Economics |
15 each |
| Statistical Decision Making |
Statistical Modelling |
15 each |
| International Business Strategy (core) |
30 |
| Placement Project (core if you take a placement year) |
30 |
| Dissertation (not available if you take a Placement Project) |
30 |
You will benefit from the opportunity to spend a year working in industry between your second and third study year, allowing you to acquire invaluable, hands-on experience ahead of your career in business.
It is an excellent opportunity for you and your placement company. Your work experience allows you to develop a greater understanding of the business world, pick up key transferable skills, and put theory into practice, whilst your placement company can gain from your fresh ideas and enthusiasm.
You encounter a wide range of innovative assessment styles, including business reports, academic papers, case studies, individual and group presentations, portfolios and projects, as well as conventional examinations.
Your Career
Career Prospects
If you take the Business pathway, you will be well placed for graduate fast-track training and entry-level management posts in a number of industries, including commerce, government, community organisations and charities. You may also use your knowledge to set up your own entrepreneurial venture.
The Economics pathway provides an excellent foundation for a career not only as an economist, but also in business management, commerce, the public sector and in voluntary organisations.
Further Study Options
You may progress to the University’s MA and MSc programmes or complete professional examinations in management.
Entry Requirements & Applications
Entry Requirements
A minimum of five GCSE's at grade C or above including Mathematics and English Language or equivalent qualification, plus one of the following:
- A minimum tariff score of 280 points made up of a minimum of two passes A2 Level, two 6 unit or one 12 unit AVCE. Remaining points can be made up from AS qualifications
- Applications are welcomed from those with international qualifications (equivalent to those above) such as International Baccalaureate 32 points, including internationally accredited Foundation courses. You must also have an English Language qualification such as IELTS (minimum score of 6.0) or TOEFL (minimum score 550)
- Satisfactory completion of a full-time foundation course of an appropriate
- The programme welcomes applications from mature students.
Application Details
The code for this course is NL11.
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Enquiries
Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.
Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.
Fees Notes
If you already have an equivalent level qualification, you may be charged a higher fee for your course. For further information visit the fees area of the Student Info section.