MA Business Management and Economics
About this course
MA in Economics and Business and Management, exploring economic theory alongside business principles over four years. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Marketing, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students complete an independent dissertation project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC IB: 32 points including 5, 5, 5 at HL. SL in English and SL in Mathematics are also required. SQA Highers: BBBB. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM in related subjects. Note: BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate (Subsidiary Diploma) achieved at Distinction level, is normally acceptable in lieu of one A Level at grade B.) GCSE English (or equivalent) is required at Grade C/4 or above. GCSE Mathematics at Grade C/4 is also required for Accountancy, Economics and Finance programmes. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher at H3. O4 in Mathematics is also required.
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What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Finance Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Media Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 5%
- London: 20%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Modules
- Academic Writing for Business
- The Economics of Business and Society
- Managing Organisations
- Accounting and Entrepreneurship
- The Global Economy
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Academic and Professional Skills for Business Management
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
- Operations Management
- Marketing
- Building Skills and Experience for Career Success
- Contemporary Issues in Business
- Human Resource Management
- Business Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Research Methods for Business
- New Venture Development
- Understanding the Consumer
- Economics Dissertation
- Business Strategy
- Dissertation in Management Studies
- Understanding and Managing Change
- Understanding and Managing Behaviour in Organisations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business Management and Economics at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £38,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £14,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of MA Business Management and Economics at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Business Management and Economics at University of Aberdeen?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MA Business Management and Economics at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 202 UCAS points.
Does MA Business Management and Economics at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business Management and Economics at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.