Business Economics

MA(SocSci) · University of Glasgow · 4 years

Business Economics

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University of Glasgow

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£31,000
SATISFACTION73%
CONTINUATION85%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS75%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 50% of the work its graduates go into (High).

About this course

Business economics is the application of economic analysis to the decisions and environments that businesses actually face. Where pure economics asks broad questions about markets and welfare, business economics brings that analytical toolkit to bear directly on resource allocation within firms, competitive strategy, pricing, investment, organisational design, and the regulatory and market conditions that shape commercial outcomes. It is a discipline that produces graduates who can think rigorously about the economic forces that drive business decisions and global markets. The four-year full-time Business Economics programme at the University of Glasgow takes a real-world orientation, building on case studies and current research to equip you with the analytical tools and strategic insights needed to navigate complex, changing economic landscapes. You will study microeconomics, macroeco

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 8% of graduatescards →
  • 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 11% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 11% of graduatescards →
  • 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 36% of graduatescards →
  • 50 / 100Business and Financial Project Management Professionals · 4% of graduatescards →

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