Course Summary
Throughout your studies, you will develop your understanding of micro and macroeconomics in terms of how individuals and nations and the global economy manage scarce resources to satisfy needs. You will also learn about market failure and the unintended government failure in rectifying market failure and problem-solving and decision-making skills, which come with critical and logical thinking to prepare for progression and place of work.
Key Topics
- How markets work
- Why markets fail
- How the Economy works
- How government uses fiscal and monetary policy to manage the economy
- International Trade.
Assessment
This course is 100% exam based.
Enrichment Opportunities
- Listen to industry guest specialist speakers
- Politics enrichment
- Debating to political thought
- University visits and talks.
Progression
University courses: Business, Human Resources, Accountancy, Law, Finance.
Career options: economist, accountant, actuarial analyst, financial risk analyst, forensic accountant, statistician, policy advisor.
Entry Requirements
At least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and a grade 5 in maths.