BSc (Hons) Business Economics with Foundation Year

Get ready with a foundation year and learn the foundational skills and knowledge to complete a full Honours degree. You’ll be able to embark on this qualification without meeting the level 3 entry requirements, giving you the opportunity to study at degree level through this four year course.

Prepare for a dynamic career in business and finance with our Business Economics degree.

At Canterbury Christ Church University, you’ll explore microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial markets, portfolio and risk management, developing the analytical and problem-solving skills needed to tackle real-world economic challenges. This course combines core knowledge from business, economics, accounting, and finance, giving you a multidisiplinary approach to the subject.

Learn from experienced academics and industry professionals, gain real-world insight through a professional placement year, and explore international study options in North America. Along the way your soft skills including teamwork, negotiation, ethical reasoning will be honed through group work and roleplay. 

What you’ll learn

• Apply economic theory to business strategy, financial markets, and global trade.
• Evaluate the integration of finance, technology, and business models and learn the fundamentals of Fintech principles.
• Evaluate how sustainability and ethics influence economic decision-making.
• Use digital tools and data to analyse trends and forecast business outcomes.
• Opt to do a placement year between years 2 and 3 to gain first-hand industry experience. You can choose this option once you’ve joined us and we’ll support you throughout.

If you’re looking for a future in banking, consultancy, data analysis, or business leadership, this degree will equip you with in-demand skills and a global outlook to thrive in the world of business and economics.