Business Economics - BSc (Hons)

Aston University, Birmingham

**Are you interested in learning how economic principles and data drive real-world business decisions?**On our Business Economics degree, you will explore how economic principles and data support decision-making in businesses and organisations as they respond to real-world challenges such as competition, innovation, sustainability, and global economic change.In the first year, you will study alongside students on the Economics degree, building rigorous foundations in economic theory and empirical analysis that are applied to current real-world policy issues and the business environment.You will take part in economics games and a business simulation to experience decision making first-hand and test the extent to which theories explain real world behaviour. You will also learn how to analyse real-world data using Excel.Our teaching team includes six winners of national teaching awards, co-authors of a best-selling economics textbook, and established researchers who bring expertise to the curriculum.**Key course benefits*** Recognised for quality – Aston Business School is proud to be among 1% of business schools worldwide with triple accreditation (AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS)* Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)* Earn more – Our graduates earn on average £48,500 five years after graduating (Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2025)* Tailored to you - Tailor your degree to your interests and career goals with a wide range of optional modules* Highly ranked - Economics ranked 14th overall in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2026)* Expert teaching - Ranked 3rd in the UK for ‘satisfaction with teaching’ (Economics Guardian University Guide, 2026)* Centred around you - Ranked 5th in the UK for ‘student experience’ (Economics Sunday Times University Guide, 2026)

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