Economics and Business (BSc)

Explore how to integrate business and economic thinking, examining how organisations, markets, and policy shape decisions nationally and globally.

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Programme overview

Our Economics and Business (BSc) programme is designed for students who want to understand how businesses and other large organisations really work – and why.

You will study economics and business in equal measure, gaining a rigorous grounding in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and evidence-based reasoning, alongside the strategic, analytical, and creative skills central to effective business management.

Over the course of this three-year programme, you will develop the core skills of an economist, including econometrics, data analysis, and the use of mathematics and statistics to understand markets and inform decision making. Alongside, you will explore how organisations make decisions in practice, building insight into strategy, marketing, operations, and the management of people and resources. Through this integrated approach, you will learn how economic forces, public policy, and institutional contexts shape organisational behaviour and business performance.

Throughout the programme, you will be encouraged to think analytically and creatively, to evaluate competing ideas and evidence, and to develop well-reasoned solutions to complex business challenges. You will also examine the ethical, environmental, and sustainability implications of business and economic decisions, developing an understanding of the trade-offs organisations face between efficiency, responsibility, and long-term impact.

You will be supported to develop strong professional and transferable skills. You will work independently and collaboratively, use digital tools and data to support decision-making, and graduate with the confidence to contribute thoughtfully to organisations and society in a changing economic environment.

Tuition fees

	Fee	Programme start date
Fee for Kazakhstani students	US$16,000 per year	September 2026
Fee for international students	US$18,000 per year	September 2026

Entry requirements

To enter this three-year undergraduate degree programme, you will need:

A-level grades BBB with A-level Mathematics at a grade B or higher
a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with no component below 5.5) or an equivalent proof of English proficiency such as TOEFL or the Cardiff University English Language Test.

Academic qualifications listed are UK A-Levels, however alternative qualifications at this level will also be considered.

Modules

Year one (60 ECTS)

Module title	Credits
Management Theory and Evidence	10 ECTS
Mathematics and Statistics for Economists	10 ECTS
People in Organisations	10 ECTS
Sustainable Society and Economy	10 ECTS
Microeconomics	10 ECTS
Macroeconomics	10 ECTS

Year two (60 ECTS)

Module title	Credits
Econometric Theory and Applications	10 ECTS
Macroeconomic Theory and Applications	10 ECTS
Managing People in Contemporary Organisations	10 ECTS
Marketing and Strategy	10 ECTS
Microeconomic Theory and Applications	10 ECTS
Operational Excellence	10 ECTS

Year three (60 ECTS)

Module title	Credits
Economics and Business Management Project	20 ECTS
Development Economics	10 ECTS
International Economics	10 ECTS
Labour Economics	10 ECTS
Strategic Management	10 ECTS

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