BSc Business Economics
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Business Economics, an economics degree focused on the application of economic principles to business strategy, financial decision-making and market analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Policy Analysis, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can undertake an optional placement year or a year abroad, and the course features research support in the EconLab alongside practical training in econometrics. The first year covers foundational principles through Principles of Economics, Quantitative and Academic Skills, Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship, and Principles of Finance, introducing microeconomics, macroeconomics and personal finance concepts. The second year develops technical competency through Applied Econometrics and Research Skills, Intermediate Microeconomics, Intermediate Macroeconomics, and Managerial Economics for Business Decisions. The final year comprises Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics, Industrial Economics and Business Strategy, and the Undergraduate Project, which allows students to conduct independent research. Students also choose between optional modules such as AI-Enhanced Further Econometrics.
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What students say
Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 19%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 43%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Principles of Economics
- Quantitative and Academic Skills – 30 credits
- Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship – 30 credits
- Principles of Finance
- Applied Econometrics and Research Skills – 30 credits
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics – 30 credits
- Managerial Economics for Business Decisions – 30 credits
- Advanced Microeconomics and Macroeconomics – 30 credits
- Undergraduate Project – 30 credits
- Industrial Economics and Business Strategy – 30 credits
- Optional Modules
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £47,000. The £35,500 median after five years is £13,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Economics at Coventry University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Economics at Coventry University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Economics at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 92 UCAS points.
Does BSc Business Economics at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Business Economics at Coventry University?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.