Business Management and Economics

University of Aberdeen
Undergraduate MA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Business and management studiesAccounting and financeEconomics

A-Level Entry

BBC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£26,000

About this course

Business Management and Economics at Aberdeen is a perfect partnership for brilliant career opportunities in business or the public sector, giving you wide knowledge and skills in management, people and organisations in a fast-moving environment with many influences and driven by global, regional and local economy.

In Business Management, you will gain a wide perspective and thorough grounding in all areas of business including skills in accountancy and statistics. Your knowledge will develop in a dynamic learning and research environment, inspired by staff who are leaders in the fields of business, financial markets, corporate finance, and organisational change.

In Economics, you will explore the microeconomics of business and society, macroeconomics of the world economy and economic problems in political, social and historical contexts, taught by experts including leading petroleum economist Professor Alex Kemp and our health economists whose work influences Scottish and UK policy decisions on public health issues. You will benefit from professional training facilities, such as our virtual Thomson Reuters Eikon trading floor, used by major financial services companies across the world, integrating real activity in financial markets directly into students’ courses.

You will thrive in the international, dynamic environment of our Business School of 45 nationalities creating a truly global experience. You will have the support of outstanding teaching staff and dedicated careers advisers to help you add value to your degree with the skills and attributes sought by employers from large multinational blue-chips to small and medium-sized enterprises in all sectors of business.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBC
Scottish Higher BBBB
BTEC DDM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
1139 Functional managers and directors
7220 Customer service supervisors

Course Details

Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies, Accounting and finance, Economics
Avg. Graduate Salary
£26,000