Economics with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

Economics with Foundation Year (Hons) from University of Derby is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), meaning the course is mapped against the skills employers are looking for and provides you with additional awards and/or exemptions towards professional body memberships.

Learning Goals:

• You’ll learn how to apply economic theories to businesses, markets, industries and countries using the very latest data and information services

• To complement your economics knowledge and boost your career prospects, you’ll also develop broader business, research and analytical skills

• Live consultancy projects with employers are your chance to solve real problems for real businesses

• An optional placement year or summer internship will deepen your understanding and raise your professional profile

• Opportunities for international study trips add an extra dimension to your studies: recent visits have been to Vienna, Copenhagen and Dublin

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.