Economics (Business Strategy pathway)

We take you on an exciting journey of exploring economic ideas, schools of thought and historic events which have lead the world economy to where it is today.

From sustainability to cryptocurrencies, this course introduces you to the vast range of topics which drive the economy, with a particular focus on elements related to business strategy. And then we give you a glimpse of the future, leaving it to up to you to make your own critical judgement of what is yet to come.

The course equips you with a comprehensive skillset, which makes you highly employable in both the public and private sector. From the finance sector to the government economic service, as an LSBU Economics graduate, you will find you are able to join almost any industry you choose.

Typical career paths include: economic research bodies, economic consultancy practices (including the consulting segments of some of the large chartered accountancy/financial services firms), broader management and strategic consultancies, the Government Economic Service (GES), commercial banks, investment banks, private equity and other specialist investment services, the International Monetary Fund (and other international bodies), NGOs, local authorities and Learning and Skills Council offices.

The majority of employers have a small number of staff devoted to economic consultancy work, or alternatively are relatively small organisations focused purely on economic consultancy.

Typical job titles are: Senior Economist, Economics Analyst, Economic Advisor, Strategic Director.

Upon successful completion you are eligible to apply for our MSc International Economics and Strategy or our MSc International Finance.

With this focus on application, you can also apply your knowledge through consultancy projects via our Business Solutions Centre, or further enhance your employability with a year-long placement. Based in the capital city, you will benefit from LSBU Business School’s links and connections.

The course is informed by the challenges and tasks professional Economists face in a variety of industries. This means we equip you with key graduate skills, turning you into an educated, passionate and competitive graduate who will be successful in any career path you choose.