Overview

Economics at Glasgow dates back to Adam Smith, who was a Professor at the University in the 18th century and is widely renowned as the father of modern economics.

You will study the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, but you will also have the opportunity to apply economic concepts and models specifically to the decisions facing businesses. You will also have the opportunity to develop an interest in fields such as government policy, developing countries and international trade.

Career

All Business Economics students have the opportunity to undertake the Professional Skills Programme, an ILM accredited extra-curricular activity. It is a free small-group based programme designed to improve professional skills, prepare you for work and to develop the attributes you need to excel in your career.

Our graduates of the Business Economics programme from University of Glasgow develop skills in research, analysis, communication, teamworking, decision making and problem solving. Recent graduates have been employed by HMRC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Barclays, DESMI Africa and Taleveras Group, among many other organisations.

Accreditation

• The Adam Smith Business School has specialised international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and from the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), operated by the European Foundation for Management development (EFMD). Our teaching provision is accredited by the Association of Business Schools and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This “triple crown” accreditation puts us in the top league of international business schools.