BA (Hons) Economics and Management Bachelor's degree at Westminster

You will gain a fundamental grounding in a wide range of accounting and financial issues. You will have the opportunity to develop decision-making skills that are essential for managers through the analysis and interpretation of financial information. You will gain a desirable skill set recognised by employers including analytical skills using a variety of techniques.

Introduces the important roles of information and analytics in the business decision making context. Covers responsible acquisition, analysis, presentation and preservation of information. Digital business software and its practical applications in finding, analysing and communicating data and information will be explored. Understanding of information flows within organisations and the management and operations functions and the systems needed to support decision making securely and ethically.

Learn how global economies work and the general context in which business organisations operate. Analyse the purpose, structures and ethical and environmental constraints faced by organisations across different industries. Study the cultural differences within and between business organisations and develop research, team work and communication skills.

Provides an introduction to the role of marketing in the organisation and the key concepts that underpin the activities of the marketer. Examines the marketing environment and the importance of gathering appropriate information to inform marketing decision-making. Considers the marketing process including consumer behaviour and decision-making and the marketing mix and its application within different marketing contexts.

Facilitates understanding of the behaviour of others in organisations and improves self-insight. Draws on the theory and literature of Organisational Behaviour to stimulate awareness of the key challenges and factors that affect behaviour in organisations. Promotes a challenging and critical perspective to help develop essential skills for your future success.

Introduces a range of essential economic concepts and methods. Microeconomics topics include market analysis, decision making of the firm and market structures. Macroeconomics topics include the study of output, employment, inflation and international issues. Policy debates are introduced in the context of theoretical disputes regarding the efficiency of markets and the appropriate role for the state in the economy.

Offers a practical introduction to decision-making concepts and techniques that are commonly used in organisations. Looks at the 'psychology' of choice – how intuition, analysis and judgement affect both individual and group decisions – and how to use a range of models and 'hard' and 'soft' decision making skills to choose between different courses of action.

Focuses on management of self and leadership of others in 21st century work and employability development through an applied Work Based Learning assessment. Adapts leadership for Digital Business and HR professionals, Economists and Entrepreneurs. The evaluation of Work-Based Learning from work or volunteering, for at least 35 hours, facilitates applying general knowledge of leadership and management.

Explores the impact of the digital economy. Digital products are unique in terms of their consumption and cost of production. The growing availability of 'Big Data' creates scope for new competitive insights for companies. At a macroeconomic level, the growth of the internet and digital technology offers major opportunities for governments seeking to harness the potential of the 'new economy'.

Critically examines topical current global economic issues and draws on economic analysis to provide critical insights into causes, consequences and solutions. Covers issues such as managing international labour migration, tackling poverty and global inequality, mitigating against climate change, international trade disputes, global economic crisis and sustainable energy and development.

Provides an overview into the flow of funds in the economy, the banking sector and financial markets and systems, all of which are essential to the functioning of modern economies. Incorporates a blend of published economic and financial data and international comparisons with reference to contemporary issues and problems.

Provides insight and understanding to become critical and informed consumers of modern data analysis. Identifies the potential strengths and weaknesses of different data analysis techniques, particularly when used to inform strategic and operational decisions. Presents the role that data plays in modern workplaces, comparing traditional approaches to more recent advances including data science, algorithms and Artificial Intelligence.

Utilises key concepts and techniques of economics analysis and financial management to identify how sport enterprises – from large, profit-seeking corporate entities to community-based organisations – might best make evidence-based decisions to achieve their objectives.