Business Economics/Mathematics - MA (Hons)

University of Glasgow

Business Economics is the study of economic concepts of relevance to modern business. With a focus on real-world case studies and the latest research, our curriculum equips you to develop a sound understanding of the resource allocation issues facing business corporations and the envi-ronment in which they operate. You will be empowered with the analytical tools and strategic insights needed to navigate complex, changing economic landscapes. With a faculty at the forefront of economic research and a vibrant learning community, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of how economic forces drive business decisions and global markets, setting you on a path towards success in the world of business and economics. Mathematics is a vast and ever-growing subject which incorporates successful explorations of numerical, geometrical and logical relationships. **Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?** You will study the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, but you will also have the opportunity to apply economic concepts and models specifically to the decisions facing businesses. You will also be encouraged to explore your fields of interest, such as government policy, developing countries and international trade. The Adam Smith Business School is triple accredited. Triple-crown accreditation signals the Adam Smith Business School meets the highest global standards in education and research. This recognition validates the quality of education provided and enhances graduates’ employability, placing us in the top league of international business schools. Our programme allows you to choose from a wide variety of courses in Honours years. Our ambassador scheme gives students the chance to spend time in schools, experiencing teaching at first hand and developing vital workplace skills. **Career Prospects?** Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, communication, teamworking, decision making and problem solving. Recent graduates have been employed, among many other organisations, by: HMRC PwC Barclays DESMI Africa Taleveras Group. Many of our graduates go on to careers in the financial services sector or computing, or undertake postgraduate study. Others are employed in industry, using the modelling and problem-solving skills gained on the programme. Our recent graduates have been employed by PwC Grant Thornton Alexander Sloan Cigna Deloitte Royal Bank of Scotland Credit Suisse.

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