Business Management and Economics Keele University

Overview

The Business Management and Economics BA (Hons) at Keele University provides a rigorous academic foundation for students aspiring to lead in the modern corporate world. This interdisciplinary programme combines the study of organisational behaviour and strategic management with a deep dive into the economic principles that influence global markets. By examining how governments and households make decisions, you will gain a holistic understanding of the commercial environment.

Throughout your studies, you will engage with core business functions including human resources, operations, and data-driven decision-making. The curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and professional confidence, ensuring you are prepared to tackle complex challenges in diverse industries.

Why Business Management and Economics at Keele University?

• Access the state-of-the-art Bloomberg Lab, featuring the same real-time data terminals used by global financial professionals.
• Benefit from the Professional and Academic Development Programme, which is embedded into every year of study to enhance your employability.
• Study within the Keele Business School building, a collaborative hub where students work alongside innovative start-ups and established companies.
• Take advantage of flexible pathways, including the option to undertake a work placement year, an international study year, or a dedicated entrepreneurship year.
• Learn from multicultural academic experts who are active researchers in fields such as macroeconomics, marketing, and sustainability.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 18200 per year
• National fee: GBP 9535 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

Modules may include:

Year 1

• Professional and Academic Development
• Business of Organisations
• Data, Decisions and Visualisation
• Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Principles
• Teams, People and Performance

Year 2

• Contemporary Business Operations
• Economic Growth Strategies & Policies
• Economic Principles
• Contemporary Business Ethics Debates

Year 3

• Strategic Management
• Project
• Digital Showcase

Careers with Business Management and Economics

Graduates from this programme are equipped with a versatile skill set that is highly sought after by employers in both the private and public sectors. The combination of management expertise and economic literacy allows for a wide range of career paths in finance, consultancy, and corporate leadership. You will be prepared for roles that require sophisticated data analysis, strategic planning, and effective communication.

Potential career roles include:

• Management Consultant
• Economist in government or NGOs
• Logistics Manager
• Sales Executive
• Operational Researcher

Keele University alumni have secured positions at prestigious organisations such as PwC, Barclays Bank, Jaguar Land Rover, Lloyds Bank, and the NHS. Whether you aim to work for a multinational corporation or launch your own enterprise, the professional development focus of this degree provides a significant competitive advantage.