Frequently asked questions 
About the course
This Joint Honours degree programme invites you to study ideas and methods used by economists to support successful business and management in the broadest context. That approach to engaging with the business world provides a distinctive perspective on decision making which is much in demand by a wide range of employers.
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Please note the following information for applicants.
Please note the following information for applicants
Study routes
The course is offered as a four-year sandwich award, comprising two years full-time study at Nottingham Business School followed by a third year on industrial placement and a fourth year back at the Business School. The course is also offered as a three-year full-time award with no placement.
Typical module titles include:
- Professional Development for Business
- International Management in the Global Context
- Accounting and Finance for Managers
- Marketing and Operations
- Quantitative Methods for Business
- Economics for International Business.
Assessment
Each module undertaken on the course is assessed in a variety of ways. Examples of assessment include written examinations, reports, essays, individual and group coursework, presentations, and research projects. The degree classification is based on 25% of second year work and 75% of final year work.
Your future career
95% of our graduates* with first degrees from full-time or sandwich study are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (*of those available for work, HESA survey 2008/09).
NTU is in the top five UK universities for the number of Business students enrolled on sandwich courses (HESA survey 2008/09).
Business and Economics students have gone on to gain graduate positions with organisations such as:
- Experian
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- HBOS
- MTV
- Nestle
- Merill Lynch
- Capital One.
Placement
Work placements, part of the four-year course, enable students to put theory into practice in a real commercial environment. This enhances both commercial awareness and the ability to link theory to practice in the final year of study.
Further information on Nottingham Business School's placement opportunities.
Giving you competitive advantage
In today's competitive job market graduates often find that a degree is no longer enough to attract employers. A work placement is a valuable addition to your education. You'll gain vital real-life work experience that will make you stand out from the crowd and enhance your employability in your chosen field of work.
Work placements and internships
Many students enjoy the challenge of arranging their own work placement or a practical internship which forms part of many of our undergraduate and postgraduate courses. It can give you invaluable insight into applying for a job, undertaking practical and theoretical application tests and experiencing what a real job interview is like.
What are the benefits of a work placement?
Practical work experience has many benefits for you. It can help you in your day-to-day studies and is often paid. It can enhance your commercial awareness and your ability to link theory and practice which will be an invaluable skill in your future career. Although a work placement is highly recommended, obtaining one is based on an individual’s efforts and is not guaranteed.
Further entry requirement details
In addition to the entry requirements stated in key information, you will need five GCSEs including Maths and English Language at minimum Grade C (equivalences accepted). Applications for direct entry to the second year of the course will also be considered from suitably qualified candidates (for example, holders of an appropriate HND). Please contact the Admissions Team for further details.
English language requirements
All international students need to demonstrate that they have knowledge of written and spoken English that will enable them to cope with intensive academic study. We usually require students to have IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 560, or iBT TOEFL 83 or to obtain one of these qualifications on applying to Nottingham Trent University. For further information visit the international students website.
International students that do not meet the University's direct entry requirements may be suitable for admission to Nottingham Trent International College. Further information may be obtained from the NTIC website.
How to apply
Applications are made through UCAS where you can apply directly online. Mature or international students can find out more about applying by calling +44 (0)115 848 4460. All applicants and potential applicants are encouraged to attend one of our open days.
Personal statements
We are a Business School that wants to help you achieve your academic goals and to equip you to make a difference in work and society. Your personal statement should give us an insight into your academic aspirations and provide a narrative of your experience (work experience; positions of responsibility; any extra curricular activities), achievements (academic / non academic), motivations and ambitions. Along with your academic achievements the personal statement gives us the insight and information we need to make our offers.
