On thisÊÊ degree course offered at University of Portsmouth, you'll:
  • Learn to become an effective manager with guidance from experts with years of experience in business
  • Get a deep understanding of economics and learn the skills to use professional tools, like our Bloomberg Suite, used by traders to track and analyse market movements
  • Get the Bloomberg Certificate when you graduate, demonstrating to future employers that you know your way around this professional tool
  • Tailor your studies to your interests and career ambitions
  • Have the opportunity to get the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Introductory Certificate in Marketing

YouÕll learn effective management skills while developing analytical ability. YouÕll cover a range of business areas, like business strategy and operations management, and pair it with a deep understanding of economics.

This degree course gives you the skills and know-how to take on roles in business at a managerial level. Your economics knowledge will open doors to roles in areas such as banking, accounting, tax consultancy and risk management

Placement year

Build confidence and experience in the field, with an optional paid placement year after your second year of study. WeÕll help you find the perfect placement with an organisation that matches your career ambitions.

YouÕll get mentoring and support throughout the year and experience working in management or economics. YouÕll return to complete your studies with first-hand knowledge of the industry and valuable experience on your CV.

Previous students have secured placements at big name organisations, such as Rolls-Royce and Cummins UK.

Careers and opportunities

Once youÕve graduated, youÕll be suited to managerial-level roles in any company or organisation. You could pursue a career in areas such as:

  • commercial and investment banking
  • accounting
  • tax consultancy
  • risk management
  • marketing
  • management training
  • sales
  • advertising
  • human resources
  • IT

Previous graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Toyota, Total Gas and Power and Majestic Wine in roles including:

  • financial analyst
  • account manager
  • trader in financial assets
  • purchasing and acquisitions officer

You could also go on to do postgraduate study or research with this degree.

The Careers and Employability service offers support and advice for up to 5 years after your studies.