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M.A. Economics for Business
University of Portsmouth
| Start date: | September 2013 |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
This course is designed specifically for non-economics graduates who want a career where business economics skills are important, and for those who are currently working in business who wish to expand their range of skills and knowledge. It concentrates on applied aspects of economics rather than the theoretical approach, and aims to provide you with the skills and competence to apply economic principles to solve business problems. You will gain an understanding of business decisions and strategy, particularly in connection with corporate finance, pricing, product analysis and advertising. The principles of investment appraisal are also covered, as applied to investment projects in both the developed and developing countries.
You will study the following units:
Principles of Economic and Quantitative Analysis
Economics in Business
Finance and Appraisal
Business Environment
Research Methods
Dissertation
Contents
Teaching and assessment
We use a combination of teaching methods from lectures and tutorials to student presentations, in-class exercises and practical sessions in our Bloomberg Suite. Units are assessed in a variety of ways to reflect the individual topics. Our approaches to learning, assessment and feedback are varied and constructive to help you build the personal management and employability skills that are essential for fulfilling careers.
Career prospects
Career opportunities include business professionals and commercial, industrial and public sector managers, as well as many other jobs with responsibility for decision-making. We liaise closely with employers and professional bodies to help ensure that all our courses are relevant to their business and recruitment needs.
Requirements
A good honours degree in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 or equivalent, with a minimum score of 6.0 in all individual components.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6.5 |
| CAE score: | 75(Grade B) |
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