The ability to analyse and solve business problems in market economies is highly sought after in many types of careers, both in the UK and around the world.BA (Hons) Business Economics at Lincoln combines topics in business and economics with the opportunity to develop the skills and problem-solving abilities needed to tackle the multi-faceted problems faced by today's business managers. The course explores business, industrial, macro-economic, and international economic contexts from an economist's analytic perspective. It enables students to develop key skills in economics, finance, and business.The programme has been designed to provide a theoretical understanding of the economic decisions faced by businesses, with a focus on application within national and international settings. It is aimed at students who wish to study an economics degree, but who have not followed economics or mathematics at A Level, or its equivalent, and who are looking for a business-focused programme without a considerable mathematics component.Business Economics combines the study of economics with a wide variety of business and finance-related topics. In the first year, students can gain a solid grounding in economics, marketing, business finance, and law. This is built on in the second year, with topics including fundamental econometrics, and competition and regulation. Industries and firms are examined from an economic perspective.During the final year, students are able to choose optional modules in finance and economics, enabling them to tailor the degree to match their individual interests and career aspirations. They have the opportunity to undertake a substantive independent research project on a topic of their choice, with guidance from their academic supervisor.