Business And Economics

Business and economics is one of the most well-established and practically grounded combinations in higher education. Economics provides the theoretical framework for understanding how markets work, how prices are determined, how firms and consumers behave under different conditions, and how policy can influence economic outcomes. Business management provides the operational and strategic knowledge of how organisations function, compete, and create value.

Together they produce graduates who can think analytically about economic questions and apply that thinking in real commercial environments.

At Edge Hill, this three-year full-time programme engages with the core areas of both disciplines, from microeconomic and macroeconomic theory to strategy, marketing, finance, and organisational behaviour. You will work on real-life projects, connecting academic analysis to practical business challenges and developing the applied skills that employers consistently value. The programme offers eligibility for Affiliate Member status of the Chartered Management Institute, a professional recognition that adds credibility to your qualifications.

A sandwich year in industry and a work placement are built in, giving you extended professional experience, and a year abroad provides an international perspective on the economic and business environments you are studying.

Graduates are sought after across a wide range of sectors. Common routes include roles in business analysis, financial services, management, consultancy, marketing, and economic research, as well as graduate training schemes across the public and private sectors. The Chartered Management Institute affiliation provides a useful professional foundation for those moving into management roles.

Many graduates also continue to postgraduate study in economics, business administration, or finance, and some pursue further professional qualifications in accounting or management.