Economics (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

This Economics (Hons) programme from University of Derby is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Key facts

• CIMA accreditation means the course gives you additional awards and/or exemptions towards professional body memberships
• Live consultancy projects with employers are your chance to solve real problems for real businesses
• Our Financial Markets Lab allows you to experience the pace and excitement of the trading floor
• An optional placement year or summer internships are available
• Opportunities to go on international study trips add an extra dimension to your studies

Careers

An Economics degree adds prestige to your CV and could be your stepping stone to a lucrative graduate training scheme or a well-rewarded financial consultancy role. Economics is among the top three subjects to take for delivering a ‘professional premium’ – the difference in salaries between graduates and non-graduates – of almost £10,000 (Complete University Guide statistics for 2017 graduates).

Economics graduates with an understanding of business and leadership are in great demand across the public, private and voluntary sectors worldwide. As well as roles in international business, consultancy and finance, you could pursue opportunities in government departments, development agencies, charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Our focus on problem-solving and practical economic analysis extends your career scope further still, opening doors to a much broader range of opportunities than with a more conventional Economics qualification. Some graduates go on to follow careers in areas such as HR, marketing, PR and sales.

Accreditation

This course is accredited by leading professional bodies the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).