Degree type: BA (Hons)
UCAS Code: LN12 BA/EEM
Duration: 2 years (full-time)
How to Apply
Why choose this course?
The European Union is a complex hub of economic activity. This course is designed to explore the economic drivers, and the complexities of business and management challenges that arise as international firms operate across the EU.
The course looks at business from strategic and resource perspectives, and develops your understanding of the institutional and regulatory characteristics of the EU. Project work allows you to develop special areas of interest in a wide range of areas, such as EU markets, economic trends, EU expansion, labour migration, and many more.
The core economics modules focus on the contemporary challenges facing Europe. You will examine issues concerning relationships between member states of the European Union and issues concerning Europe’s relationship with other regions in the world. You will cover the topics of international trade, multinational decision-making and the political economy of Europe in lectures and tutorials. You will also be encouraged to explore important European issues such as EU expansion, labour migration and issues related to the Euro in your projects and dissertations.
At the same time, the study of business and management will develop your ability to think strategically within businesses and organisations that are increasingly subject to turbulent global economic forces. You will examine the organisational transformations and workplace systems necessary to achieve high performance in increasingly uncertain environments. In addition you will develop the skills to enable you to contribute effectively to business discussions. As your tutors will challenge you to think critically, the course will make you confident about seizing initiative and driving change.
How you learn
This course combines theory and practice, critical thinking and application. Case studies, project work, and independent research will develop your competence as an independent learner. Lectures provide you with the academic and theoretical underpinnings for your study, as well as insight into critical current debates. Tutorials and student-led seminars offer plenty of opportunity for problem analysis. Problem solving, and creative thinking. As you work with others, you will; develop your communication, interpersonal and leadership skills as well.
How you are assessed
You are assessed by a variety of methods: examinations and class tests; essays and reports; group and individual oral presentations; mini-projects and dissertations.
Applicants must have achieved 240 SCQF points or 120 ECTS on a relevant business or management course, or have completed a relevant HND.
EU students may apply directly through the EU Articulation scheme
Overseas/EU
All applicants are required to provide certified proof of competence in English Language and the University's minimum requirements are listed here
Mature
Applications from mature students are assessed on the same criteria used for school leavers, e.g. SQA Highers or GCE A Levels, where relevant school leaving qualifications exist.
For those without standard entry qualifications, consideration is given to experience gained as well as professional qualifications and other forms of learning that could provide evidence of ability to benefit from a particular course.
For this particular course, the successful completion of approved HND courses provides significant evidence of ability to benefit from study at Abertay.
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Your future
The analytical and management skills of graduates of this course are attractive to potential employers.
There are career opportunities in management, marketing and human resource management, particularly in European multinationals and firms operating within Europe, as well as in a range of public and private sector organisations that focus on economic analysis and development, and policy-making.
Examples of jobs taken by recent graduates include: management trainee in a UK insurance firm, assistant in the export department of a German multinational firm, event coordinator for a Scottish local economic development agency, and financial controller for a Polish motor vehicles retailer.
