Business Management and Economics
Business management and economics is a pairing that provides both the practical commercial framework for running organisations and the theoretical tools for understanding the market environments in which they operate. Economics explains why prices move, how firms compete, what shapes consumer decisions, and how national and global economies function, while business management addresses strategy, operations, finance, marketing, and the human side of organisations. Together they give you a genuinely rounded commercial education.
This three-year full-time degree at the University of the West of England is designed to develop economics experts with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyse complex business scenarios in depth and propose effective solutions. You will study microeconomics, macroeconomics, and quantitative methods alongside core business subjects including strategic management, organisational behaviour, finance, and marketing. The programme includes a sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement activity, giving you professional experience in a business environment and the opportunity to study economics and management in another country.
This combination of international exposure and practical experience significantly strengthens your graduate profile.
Graduates from business management and economics programmes are well placed for roles in management consultancy, financial analysis, corporate strategy, public policy, banking, international trade, and operations management. The quantitative skills developed through economics study are increasingly valued in data-driven business functions, and the management grounding prepares you for leadership responsibilities as your career progresses. Many graduates go on to postgraduate study in economics, management, finance, or public policy, and some pursue professional qualifications in accountancy, finance, or human resources.
The year abroad and sandwich year experience typically lead to strong graduate employment outcomes.