BSc Business Management and Economics
About this course
The BSc (Hons) Business Management and Economics is an undergraduate degree in Economics and Business Management that blends commercial practice with quantitative analysis. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Accounting, Policy Analysis, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can optionally undertake a professional placement year as part of their studies. The first year covers foundational commercial and quantitative concepts through Introduction to Accounting and Finance, The Future of Work, The Global Economy, and Essential Quantitative Skills. The second year examines organisational responses and economic decision-making via How to Change the World, Managerial Decisions & Incentives, Macroeconomics & Policy Interventions, and Enterprise Project Management. The final year focuses on advanced business strategy and contemporary issues through Strategic Management, Contemporary Economic Challenges, Career Project Skills, and the capstone Career Project module.
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Entry requirements
Entry tariff: 96–112 UCAS points (or equivalent). Foundation Year: 64–80 UCAS points (or equivalent).
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What students say
Based on about 117 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 310 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 6%
What graduates do next
Based on about 90 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 64%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 8%
Most common jobs
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 82%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 66%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 78%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 525 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 82%
- A degree: 3%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
- Other qualifications: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)
- English for Academic Practice (international students)
- Data Analysis and Research Skills
- Fundamentals of Business
- Exploring Business Environments
- Introduction to Accounting and Finance
- The Future of Work
- The Global Economy
- Essential Quantitative Skills
- How to Change the World
- Managerial Decisions & Incentives
- Macroeconomics & Policy Interventions
- Enterprise Project Management
- Strategic Management
- Contemporary Economic Challenges
- Career Project Skills
- Career Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Business Management and Economics at University of Roehampton earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £40,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £17,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BSc Business Management and Economics at University of Roehampton do next?
82% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Business Management and Economics at University of Roehampton?
83% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Business Management and Economics at University of Roehampton?
The average entrant had 82 UCAS points.
Is BSc Business Management and Economics at University of Roehampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
Does BSc Business Management and Economics at University of Roehampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Business Management and Economics at University of Roehampton?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.