This course has a strong emphasis on developing the skills and knowledge sought after by employers, applied economics, management decision-making, in-depth knowledge of contemporary international business issues, teamwork, and leadership. The course aims to provide students with a good grounding in the core concepts, knowledge and skills of economics and business management. This takes place through the thorough examination of specialist knowledge in economics and business-related literature as well as the practical aspects of economics, business and financial data collection and analysis.During your degree, you will develop your knowledge, thinking skills, subject-based practical skills and skills for life: An appreciation and understanding of the contemporary concepts, practices, theories and empirical evidence concerning the economic discipline and the ability to critically evaluate such theories and evidence. Topics as set out in the Economics and Business & Management Subject Benchmark Statements. An ability to evaluate quantitative and qualitative data using management accounting concepts and techniques, to facilitate decision-making.We pride ourselves on giving students a fantastic experience and great support from day one. We're an inclusive university with a close-knit community of students and our teaching reflects that.Teaching is delivered through a diverse range of methods, not only to develop your different skills but also to enrich the learning experience.This course will teach you specific, practical skills that are directly applicable to potential careers while giving you a broad enough education to remain flexible and adaptable to different industries. The course also incorporates teaching in entrepreneurship that will be valuable for students who want to start their own businesses – our very ownRoyal Docks Centre for Sustainabilityis an on-campus resource that can help you incubate your business ideas and secure funding.The structure of the course ensures you will be exposed to the principles and practice of various business functions from human resources and finance to marketing and business law. This breadth of topics ensures you'll have a highly sought-after skillset, and accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute ensures those skills are relevant and attractive to employers.