ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT BA (Hons) at University of Portsmouth

Want to kick-start your career in business, but not sure whether to focus on economics or business and management? This BA (Hons) Economics and Management degree course, which has less of a technical and mathematical focus than our other economics courses, gives you a solid foundation in both subjects.

You’ll learn effective management skills while developing analytical ability. You’ll cover a range of business areas, like business strategy and operations management, and pair it with a deep understanding of economics.

This degree course gives you the skills and know-how to take on roles in business at a managerial level. Your economics knowledge will open doors to roles in areas such as banking, accounting, tax consultancy and risk management.

This degree shares a common first year with several other business courses. This gives you the flexibility to transfer to another course if you develop an interest in a different subject area.

Careers and opportunities

Once you’ve graduated, you’ll be suited to managerial-level roles in any company or organisation.

What can you do with an Economics and Management degree?

You could pursue a career in areas such as:

• commercial and investment banking
• accounting
• tax consultancy
• risk management
• marketing
• management training
• sales
• advertising
• human resources
• IT

What jobs can you do with an Economics and Management degree?

Previous graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Toyota, Total Gas and Power and Majestic Wine in roles including:

• financial analyst
• account manager
• trader in financial assets
• purchasing and acquisitions officer

You could also go on to do postgraduate study or research with this degree.

Our Careers and Employability service offers support and advice for up to 5 years after your studies.

If you're interested in setting up your own business while you study, you can get support on this course from the Entrepreneurs in Residence programme. Our Entrepreneurs in Residence are experienced business professionals who work with us to deliver group workshops and 1-to-1 drop-in clinics to help you plan and market your business idea.