BA (Honours) in Business Management (Economics)
Open University
Key Information
Campus location
Online United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
3 - 6 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 6,924 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* cost per year full-time; £3,462 - cost per year part-time
Introduction
How do global markets work and how do they influence the way that companies respond to competition? What’s behind the big economic decisions of governments and business organisations? In this specialist route, you will develop an interdisciplinary perspective on the management of business organisations and build specialised knowledge and skills in economic theories and practices. On completion of your degree, you will be equipped with the necessary skills to use and apply economic principles and theories to workplace and global environments and will acquire a wide range of transferable management skills.
Key features of the course
- Develops your ability to apply and evaluate theories and techniques in economics
- Explores and analyses the interdisciplinary nature of business management, and the role of economics in shaping business and global decisions
- Helps you relate your studies to your own experience
- Equips you for a wide range of employment opportunities across all sectors
Accessibility
We make all our qualifications as accessible as possible and have a comprehensive range of services to support all our students. The BA (Honours) Business Management uses a variety of study materials and has the following elements:
- studying a mixture of printed and online material – online learning resources may include websites, audio/video media clips, and interactive activities such as online quizzes
- using mathematical and scientific expressions, notation and assorted techniques
- working in a group with other students
- using and producing diagrams or screenshots
- undertaking practical work
- finding external/third party material online
- using specialist software.
Program Outcome
This qualification develops your learning in four main areas:
- Knowledge and understanding
- Cognitive skills
- Practical and professional skills
- Key skills
The level and depth of your learning gradually increase as you work through the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by the OU’s unique style of teaching and assessment – which includes a personal tutor to guide and comment on your work; top quality course texts; e-learning resources like podcasts, interactive media and online materials; tutorial groups and community forums.
Curriculum
Course details
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
- You’ll start Stage 1 with a 60-credit introductory business and management module.
- Thereafter, for your remaining 300 credits, you'll combine the study of business and management with key economic theories and policies.