Programm - MA Economics for Business

The course aims to provide students with the skills and competence needed to be able to apply economic principles to the solution of business problems The course concentrates on applied aspects of economics rather than the theoretical approach.

Students study 8 taught units, followed by a dissertation, all contained within the 12 month duration of the course. This course will enable students to understand the fundamental principles of economic theory and evaluate that knowledge in the context of individual, business and public-sector decision-making.

Students 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.