BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS
Business and Economics Why choose Business and Economics at Loughborough? We are committed to developing well-rounded, highly sought-after graduates equipped to succeed in today’s global economy. Consistently ranked as a top 10 UK business school, we aim to provide an exceptional learning experience. We work with over 2,000 organisations worldwide to ensure our teaching is informed by the latest best practice and research insights.
Internationally accredited
TOP 5 IN UK FOR GRADUATE-LEVEL EMPLOYABILITY IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE, AND BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
Loughborough is a triple accredited (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA) UK business school. These international accreditations validate the high quality of education offered on our business and economics courses, from teaching and research to student support and facilities. We also hold the Small Business Charter for our work in enterprise.
JOINT 3RD IN UK FOR BUSINESS STUDIES THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
Study methods
10TH FOR ECONOMICS AND FOR FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING THE TIMES AND SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2020
You will encounter a rich diversity of teaching and learning experiences, from lectures and tutorials to syndicate discussion groups, workshops, presentations, supervised computer sessions, and visiting speakers from industry and commerce.
Placement year and study abroad Loughborough was one of the pioneers of integrating placements into its degrees and now has over 40 years of experience doing this. All our business students spend a year on a salaried professional placement or alternatively studying abroad at one of our partner universities around the world, as an integral part of their four-year course. Our economics students have the option of extending their course to a four-year degree by taking a salaried placement year or by studying abroad. Alternatively, students have the option to take a ‘Year in Enterprise’ to develop their own business idea. Those wishing to study abroad can choose from around 25 partner institutions from around the world.
£27,000+ AVERAGE STARTING SALARY DLHE 2016/17
Career prospects Our graduates are in great demand. Loughborough is among the top 5 universities in the country for graduate-level employability in both Accounting and Finance, and Business, Management and Marketing (The Guardian University Guide 2020). Our recent graduates have an average starting salary of £27,000+ (DLHE 2016/17) and many of our graduates go on to hold senior positions in major companies.
Developing your employability Our aim is to inspire and develop the business and economics leaders of the future so we make every effort to help you develop your employability, both inside and outside of the classroom. We encourage and support you to develop your enterprise skills. Every course includes a core module that will equip you with key skills in how to study effectively, secure a placement and develop your employability. In addition, several of our courses include specialist modules such as critical thinking skills, research and communication, and leadership and professional development.
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