BA (Hons) Business with Economics, Northumbria University

Overview
image This course is designed to bridge the gap between theory and practice by developing an understanding of the global economic environment in which businesses operate..

Students will be exposed to core business principles, concepts and applications across a comprehensive spectrum of disciplines while developing an in-depth appreciation of economic principles and its applications in real-world situations and its influence in the operations of corporations and companies..

The complementary blend of knowledge and skills gained during the study of this course will enable graduates to add value to any organisation and perform confidently in an increasingly globalised and digitised business environment.

Learning Outcomes
The course is designed to integrate a deep understanding of the subject matter with the development of key skills and competencies needed to adapt to a rapidly changing, dynamic, and competitive global marketplace. Upon completion, students will be able to:

► Apply economic reasoning to the analysis of selected contemporary economic problems.
► Understand core concepts, practices and techniques in economics and gain analytical, quantitative, computing, presentation and other essential transferable skills.
► Analyse the efficiency and equity implications of government interference in markets.
► Recognise and identify situations leading to market and government failures.
► Evaluate the intent and outcomes of government stabilisation policies designed to correct macroeconomic problems.
► Use economic problem-solving skills to discuss opportunities and challenges in an increasingly globalised world economy.

Course Subjects
Students will be exposed to a number of critical areas over 3 semesters and are assessed through a combination of written examinations and assignments.

Year 1:
► Accounting & Business Environment
► Microeconomics
► Organisational Behaviour
► Marketing Management
► Basic Business Statistics (Elective)
► Management (Elective)
► Ethnic Studies (MPU)

Year 2:
► Financial Management
► Human Resource Management
► Strategic Management
► Operations Management
► Business Communication (Elective)
► Management Information System (Elective)
► Community Service (MPU)
► Critical Thinking Skills (MPU)
► Ethics of Communication (MPU)

Year 3:
► As required by the respective partner universities

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