Economics and Personal Finance (T36)

Open University
Undergraduate CertHE Distance learning 1-2 Years Accounting and financeEconomicsFinance

About this course

By studying this certificate, you'll appreciate how economic theory helps understand real world important issues in areas such as government policy, international trade, business decisions, work and innovation. You’ll discover how economics and the economies have evolved over time. This will give you a building block towards acquiring a critical perspective on economics and economic choices for our daily lives. As you’re learning about income, expenditure, savings and investments, you'll gain practical tools and ideas on how to manage your own money effectively.

Key features of the course

  • Understand how economic theory relates to a variety of real-world topics in society.

  • Introduces statistical methods and how to apply them to actual economic problems.

  • Develop introductory skills in analytical thought, numeracy and data analysis that are valued by employers.

  • Learn practical skills enabling you to manage your money better.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    4124 Finance officers
    3531 Brokers
    1131 Financial managers and directors
    2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
    3534 Financial accounts managers

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Certificate of Higher Education - CertHE
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    1-2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Accounting and finance, Economics, Finance