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Business economics is the study of economic concepts of relevance to modern business, to develop a sound understanding of the resource allocation issues facing the business corporation and the environment in which it operates. You will study the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, but you will also have the opportunity to apply economic concepts and models specifically to the decisions facing businesses.Our graduates develop skills in research, analysis, communication, teamworking, decision making and problem solving. Recent graduates have been employed, among others, by:HMRC, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Barclays, DESMI Africa, Taleveras Group.The Adam Smith Business School has specialised international accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and from the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS), operated by the European Foundation for Management development (EFMD). Our teaching provision is accredited by the Association of Business Schools and the Association of MBAs (AMBA). This “triple crown” accreditation puts us in the top league of international business schools.
SQA Higher entry requirements AAABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Mathematics at AA. (AB may be considered) SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6) MD20: ABBBB (also other target groups*) MD40: AAABB (ABB S5 minimum for consideration)* Additional requirements: Higher English and Higher Mathematics. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. A-level standard entry requirements AAB – BBB Additional requirements: A-level English or Humanities subject and A-level Mathematics. IB standard entry requirements 36 (6,6,5) Additional requirements: HL English or Humanities and HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) (at least one at HL6 and the other at HL5).