About Bsc Economics / Business And Management in Aberystwyth University

The world of enterprise is constantly adapting and evolving. The impacts and changes in the business environment in terms of economic events, changes in accounting practices, changes in the regulatory and legal environment, marketing decisions, and the development of business strategies can be the difference between success and failure for a company. 

Within the Aberystwyth Business School, Economics studies the human choice and impact of choice on the production, distribution, and consumption of resources. Microeconomics deals with a choice at the individual level whereas macroeconomics analyses the economy as a whole. At Aberystwyth University, the combination of Economics / Business and Management will focus on the practical application of economic ideas, knowledge, and methods within the context of professional decision-making situations. In addition, you will also develop your knowledge of essential elements which include human resource, management, organisational behaviour, business strategy, business, and management.

Why study Economics / Business and Management at Aberystwyth University?

• You will be taught in the innovating and dynamic Aberystwyth Business School.
• You will gain insight into the world of enterprise.
• An understanding of the impact of changes in the business environment e.g. economic events.

Gain knowledge in the following:

• Changes in accounting practices;
• Changes in the regulatory and legal environment;
• Marketing decisions;
• Business strategies.

On completion of this degree you will possess:

• A broad understanding of management in practice;
• In-depth knowledge of trade and commerce in both the public and private sector;
• A solid grasp in the complexity of management challenges and the combined impact of the economic, financial, human and legal issues that leaders encounter.

Career prospects

A degree in Economics / Business and Management is highly rated by employers and on average attracts particularly high levels of graduate salaries. 

Our graduates have progressed into these specialist pathways:

• Chartered Accountant;

• Chartered Certified Accountant;

• Chartered Management Accountant;

• Chartered Public Finance Accountant;

• Economist;

• Investment analysis;

• Financial risk analyst;

• Actuary;

• Civil Service;

• Diplomatic Service;

• Local Government.

Transferable Skills

Studying a degree in Economics will equip you with the following skills:

• Understanding of organisational behaviour and structure;

• Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data;

• Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;

• The ability to communicate clearly written and spoken;

• Effective problem solving;

• Analytical and creative thinking skills;

• Decision- making;

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Time-management and organisational skills;

• Self-motivation and self- reliance.

Academic qualification equivalents:

• We generally accept minimum 75% in year XII Std. of the Centeral Board of Secondary Education and the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examination, in addition to the state boards of education in India.

English language requirements (one of the below):

• IELTS          :         6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component
• TOEFL         :         88 with minimum component scores: Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. 
• PTE             :          55 with minimum scores of 51 in each component 

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