Industrial Economics with Insurance BSc
Program Overview
The University of Nottingham's BSc Industrial Economics with Insurance program offers a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between economics and business. Combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills, this program equips graduates with the confidence and abilities to excel in competitive job markets. Chartered Insurance Institute accreditation and industry-leading collaborations enhance its value, preparing students for careers in finance, management, and beyond.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The BSc Industrial Economics with Insurance program at the University of Nottingham provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex relationships between economics and global business practices. The program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to succeed in a competitive job market.
Outline:
Year 1
- Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice
- Introduction to Economics
- Microeconomics for Business
- Professional and Academic Development
- Quantitative Methods 1B
- Financial Accounting
- Business Finance
- Business Law
- Computers in Business
- Environment Society and Governance
- Fundamentals of Financial and Management Accounting
- Managing Operations in the Digital Enterprise
- Organisational Behaviour
- Quantitative Methods 1A
- Work and Society
Year 2
- Industrial Economics I: Economics of Organisation and Innovation
- Industrial Economics II: Pricing and Decision Making
- Quantitative Methods 2A
- Introductory Econometrics
- Firm Strategy and Internationalisation
- Insurance in a Risky World
- Risk Management Decisions
- Calculus and its Applications
- Corporate Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management
- Management Accounting
- Management Science for Business Decisions I
- Management Strategy
- Managing and Marketing Tourism
- Marketing Management
- The Psychology of Economic and Business Decisions
- Tourism Futures: The Challenge of Sustainability
Year 3
- Industrial Economics III: Market Structure and Competition Policy
- Industrial Economics IV: Games and Strategies
- Financial Economics
- Economics of Regulation and Public Choice
- Corporate Restructuring and Governance
- Risk, Information and Insurance
- Risk Management Processes
- Applied Algebra
- Applied Econometrics
- Behavioural Economics and Finance
- Business School Dissertation
- Business, Government and Public Policy
- Consumer Behaviour
- Entrepreneurship for Social Change
- Financial Markets: Theory and Computation
- International Finance
- Law and Economics
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- Managing Information Technologies and Systems
- Marketing and Society
- New Venture Creation
- Plant Location and Design
- Technology Entrepreneurship in Practice
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the module, but may include:
- Formal exams
- Coursework
- Group and individual projects
- Case studies
- Assessed presentations
Teaching:
The program is taught through a combination of lectures, small group teaching, project teams, and one-to-one tutorials. The teaching is underpinned by internationally recognized research and benefits from contributions by leading practitioners from industry.
Careers:
Graduates from the program are highly sought after in the job market, going on to work in accountancy, banking, and other financial services. Many others develop careers in management consultancy, marketing, and human resource management. Recent graduates have gone on to work at organizations such as Accenture, Amazon, Apple, Barclays, Deloitte, HSBC, Lloyds Banking Group, Morgan Stanley, PwC, RBS, Samsung, and Santander.
Other:
- The program is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute.
- Students have the opportunity to take industry-recognized Microsoft and SAP certifications alongside their degree program at significant discounts from the open market rate.
- The program is also available as a four-year program including a placement year, giving students a competitive edge and helping them stand out to employers.
