MA Business with Strategic Economics
About this course
MA (Hons) in Business with Strategic Economics, a business and management degree centred on applying economic principles to strategic decisions made by managers. The honours years cover finance, corporate governance, debt policy, dividend policy, corporate restructuring, market efficiency, behavioural biases in corporate decision-making, and major strategic behaviours and decisions of the modern corporation. Studies in strategic economics focus learning on developing a strong knowledge base in economics while preparing for challenges facing contemporary businesses, governments, and not-for-profit organisations. Students examine how managers compare marginal benefits with marginal costs during business decisions. The course covers professional areas such as finance, strategy, innovation, marketing, human resource management, data analytics, and entrepreneurship.
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Entry requirements
A level: from A*AA to AAA (required: Mathematics at B or AS Mathematics at A) IB: from 40 points with 766 at HL to 37 points with 666 at HL
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 18%: 7 offers from 40 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 20 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 25%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 55%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MA Business with Strategic Economics at University of Edinburgh earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £59,000. The £44,000 median after five years is £12,000 more than the UK median for Business studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on MA Business with Strategic Economics at University of Edinburgh?
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 with Strategic Economics at University of Edinburgh?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 40 points in the IB. The average entrant had 185 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for MA Business with Strategic Economics at University of Edinburgh?
18% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 7 offers from 40 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is MA Business with Strategic Economics at University of Edinburgh accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does MA Business with Strategic Economics at University of Edinburgh include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MA Business with Strategic Economics at University of Edinburgh?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.