Business Economics and Data Analytics

• developing in students an ability to interpret real world economic events and critically assess a range of types of evidence
• developing in students the ability to apply the knowledge and skills they have acquired to the solution of theoretical and applied problems in business and economics
• developing in students, through the study of business and economics, a range of generic skills that will be of value in employment and self-employment
• embedding higher order mathematical and numerical skills
• equipping students with appropriate tools of analysis to tackle issues and problems associated with business and economic policy-making in a global context
• fostering an understanding of differing approaches to the analysis of economic phenomena
• providing students with a knowledge of ethical frameworks and their repercussions for decision making
• providing students with analytical skills and an ability to develop simplifying frameworks for studying the real world
• providing students with knowledge in economic, business and management concepts, theories, ideas and tools and their application, Models and approaches which facilitate decision making and application to real world contexts K Different influences upon decision making (including ethical factors) K Awareness of the international business environment and current economic trends K The impact of historical, cultural, political and socio-economic factors on different economies K Interpretation of data in order to compare and contrast the economic performance of nations and organisations K Characteristics of entrepreneurship K Commercial awareness and business acumen K Analyse, interpret and synthesise information C Critical analysis C

BSc (Hons) Business Economics and Data Analytics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Subsidiary award(s)

Award Title Ord Business Economics and Data Analytics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) DipHE Business Economics and Data Analytics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) CertHE Business Economics and Data Analytics with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

Professional recognition

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route., Data interpretation C Reflective learning incorporating feedback C Demonstrate independent learning C Mathematical and numerical skills development C Presentation skills C Academic writing C Referencing C Real world application C Communication P Teamwork P Creative problem solving and decision making P Capacity to work independently P Computing and numerical skills P Time management P Leadership P Entrepreneurial thinking P Commercial awareness P Resilience P The skills referenced above will be taught and developed on the foundation year and, due to the nature of the qualification, the emphasis will be on identifying the transferable characteristics of such skills for use in a variety of future pathways including level 4 study and employability. T, This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over four academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff Possible exit awards include:

• Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
• Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
• Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Full-time with PTY

This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over five academic years, consisting of a Foundation Year, an optional professional training year and 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are based on a 15-credit tariff Possible exit awards include:

• Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
• Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
• Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)

Programme Adjustments (if applicable)