Economics / Business and Management

Why study Economics / Business and Management at Aberystwyth University?

• You will be taught in the innovating and dynamic Aberystwyth Business School.
• You will gain insight into the world of enterprise.
• An understanding of the impact of changes in the business environment e.g. economic events.

Gain knowledge in the following:

• Changes in accounting practices;
• Changes in the regulatory and legal environment;
• Marketing decisions;
• Business strategies.

On completion of this degree you will possess:

• A broad understanding of management in practice;
• In-depth knowledge of trade and commerce in both the public and private sector;
• A solid grasp in the complexity of management challenges and the combined impact of the economic, financial, human and legal issues that leaders encounter.

Our Staff

Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area.

Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.

* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh

Career prospects

A degree in Economics / Business and Management is highly rated by employers and on average attracts particularly high levels of graduate salaries. 

Our graduates have progressed into these specialist pathways:

• Chartered Accountant;

• Chartered Certified Accountant;

• Chartered Management Accountant;

• Chartered Public Finance Accountant;

• Economist;

• Investment analysis;

• Financial risk analyst;

• Actuary;

• Civil Service;

• Diplomatic Service;

• Local Government.

Transferable Skills

Studying a degree in Economics will equip you with the following skills:

• Understanding of organisational behaviour and structure;

• Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data;

• Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;

• The ability to communicate clearly written and spoken;

• Effective problem solving;

• Analytical and creative thinking skills;

• Decision- making;

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team;

• Time-management and organisational skills;

• Self-motivation and self- reliance.

What work experience opportunities exist whilst studying? 

Discover more out about the various opportunities that our Aberystwyth University Careers team offer.

Enhance your employability prospects with GO Wales and YES (Year in Employment Scheme) managed by our Careers department.