The BA Economics and Marketing at The University of StrathclydeÊwill help you develop the skills for a variety of marketing and management careers. YouÕll understand customer requirements, added-value products and services and the role of communications in customer satisfaction.
Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.
Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy Ð consumers, producers and the government Ð and how they all fit together.
Modern business is too complex to be covered by a single subject: modern managers need to have a broad outlook
You choose basic classes in business and other disciplines, alongside the Business SchoolÕs Management Development Programme. YouÕll study a wide variety of subjects and create a curriculum to suit your interests and needs.
You also have the opportunity to try new subjects, some of which you wonÕt have experienced at school or college. At the beginning of Year 2, you choose two subjects to continue studying in Years 2 and 3. YouÕll also select a third, ÔminorÕ subject and take further Management Development skills classes.
Careers
Our Economics graduates find work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government and industry. Job titles include:
- Economist
- Auditor
- Management Accountant
- Business Analyst
- Investment Analyst
- Risk Consultant
- Commercial Manager
