Programme Specification for the 2024/5 academic year
BSc (Hons) Business Economics
1. Programme Details
Programme name | BSc (Hons) Business Economics | Programme code | UFS3SBESBE02 |
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Study mode(s) | Full Time |
Academic year | 2024/5 |
Campus(es) | Streatham (Exeter) |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 6 (Honours) |
2. Description of the Programme
The objective of BSc Business Economics is to provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of the economic decisions faced by business and its managers, as well as the ability to analyse the economic and social environment in which these decisions are taken. The programme combines the development of key skills in economics, accounting and management with the application of these skills to the solution of many interacting problems that face business managers. It is a very flexible degree programme that will appeal if you are aiming for a career in business. This programme is recommended if you wish to study economics but don’t want a high mathematical content in your degree programme.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
1. To provide an education intended to give students competence in economics, statistics and econometrics.
2. To equip students with a knowledge of economic and accounting principles.
3. To provide students with a conceptual framework which can be employed by them to make and analyse economic and financial decisions.
4. To provide core competence in economics, business and accounting along with appropriate quantitative skills to develop analytical skills necessary to evaluate decision-making in a business -orientated environment.
5. To inform the education by research and contemporary events.
6. To develop this education in a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence in the theory and application of economics to business-related issues.
4. Programme Structure
Your Business Economics programme is a three year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into three ‘Stages’. This programme can also be taken as a four year variant as either a with “European Study”, “International Study” or “Industrial Placement” programme. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year. The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.
5. Programme Modules
http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/economics/ba_e/programmestructure/
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme. Details of the modules currently offered may be obtained from the College web site
Available optional modules for Business School programmes can be viewed via our Build a Degree application
http://business-school.exeter.ac.uk/programmes/undergraduate/economics/ba_be/
You may take Option Modules as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module. Descriptions of the individual modules are given in full on the College web site.
You may take Elective Modules up to 30 credits outside of the programme in all stages of the programme as long as any necessary prerequisites have been satisfied, where the timetable allows and if you have not already taken the module in question or an equivalent module.
Stage 1
Compulsory Modules
(A) Students who have achieved a Grade B or above at A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent) may apply to take BEE1024 Mathematics for Economists, BEE1036 Economics I AND BEE1037 Economics II instead of BEE1029 Economics Principles with the permission of the Programme Director. BEE1036 and BEE1037 will be non-condonable.
(B) This module is only compulsory for students who do not have a Grade B or above at A-Level Mathematics (or equivalent).
Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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BEE1029 | Economic Principles (A) | 30 | Yes |
BEE1025 | Statistics for Business and Management | 15 | No |
BEM1023 | Discovering Management | 30 | No |
BEE1035 | Basic Quantitative Methods (B) | 15 | No |
Optional Modules
- 30 or 45 credits of optional modules (depending on note A above)
Stage 2
*BEM1024 is equivalent to BEE1025 for students transferring to this programme at stage two*
Compulsory Modules
(C) This is a compulsory second-year module. However, students who have passed BEE1036 Economics I, BEE1037 Economics II and BEE1024 Mathematics for Economists may do BEE2025 Microeconomics II and BEE2026 Macroeconomics II with the permission of the Programme Director.
Note: BEM1024 is equivalent to BEE1025 for students transferring to this programme at Stage 2.
Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
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BEE2038 | Intermediate Microeconomics (C) | 15 | Yes |
BEE2039 | Intermediate Macroeconomics (C) | 15 | Yes |
Optional Modules
- 60 or 90 credits of optional modules (depending on note C above)
Stage 3
Optional Modules
120 credits of optional modules, 30 out of this 120 credits should be Economics modules (not to include BUS3001 if you decide to take this module).
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
1. A knowledge of basic principles of economics, at both the micro and macro level |
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Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
6. The ability to acquire and use data from a range of sources, both verbal and numerical. | ILOs 6-7 will be delivered through the modules BEE1025and ILO 8 is addressed by BEE1029. Both modules provide students with hands-on practice with Excel and Minitab software with a variety of data types and statistical models. | The assessment of BEE1025 is through written examinations at the end of the term and midterm. .
BEE1029 is assessed through a midterm, group work, written examinations at the end of each term, as well as online exercises throughout the module |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
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...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
9. Confident communicator: Able to adapt and adjust both written and verbal communication styles, to meet the needs of diverse audiences. | 9 BEE1025, BEE1029, BEE1035, BEE2038 and BEE2039 require students to write assignments and use online discussion platforms to communicate their ideas.
10 BEE1025, BEE1029, BEE1035, BEE2038 and BEE2039 asks students to apply knowledge to problems and case studies.
11 BEE1029 and BEM1023 asks students to engage in group work and write individual learning journals for group assignments.
12 BEE1025, BEE1029, BEE1035, BEE2038 and BEE2039 requires students to use a virtual learning environment and Microsoft packages for coursework.
13 BEE1025, BEE1029, BEE1035, BEE2038 and BEE2039 require students to undertake independent study, use both formative and summative feedback on coursework to inform exam preparation.
14 BEE1029, BEM1023, BEE2038 and BEE2039 instructs students to carry out individual research, analyse data and either write or present their findings.
15 BEE1029, BEM1023, BEE2038 and BEE2039 require students to engage with class teaching activities, group activities and work with students from various countries. |
9-15. In BEE1025, BEE1029, BEE1035, BEE2038 and BEE2039 students are assessed using either course work, data projects, presentations, group work and exams. |
7. Programme Regulations
UG Programmes: Assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. The award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit weighted average marks for stages 2 and 3 combined in the ratio 1:2 respectively.
Classification
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.
Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
10. Admissions Criteria
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
12. Indicators of Quality and Standards
Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).
13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards
14. Awarding Institution
University of Exeter
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
University of Exeter Business School (UEBS)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
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18. Final Award
BSc (Hons) Business Economics
19. UCAS Code
L112
20. NQF Level of Final Award
6 (Honours)
21. Credit
CATS credits | 360 |
ECTS credits | 180 |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
[Honours] Economics
[Honours] General business and management
23. Dates
Origin Date | 01/12/2011 |
Date of last revision | 11/05/2022 |
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