Top reasons to study Economics at Nottingham Business School
Our economics courses will equip you with advanced economic concepts and tools to critically analyse today’s most pressing issues. Whether it’s global market trends, policy decisions, or financial systems, you’ll develop the skills to approach these problems from multiple perspectives.
By honing techniques and methods that are integral to professional economists, you’ll gain a versatile toolkit that can be applied across industries - from finance and commerce to government and academia.
As a postgraduate economics student, you’ll also benefit from exclusive membership with the Society of Professional Economists (SPE)—the UK's leading organisation for economists. With over 650 members spanning finance, government, consulting, and education, this is your chance to connect with industry leaders and grow within a prestigious professional network.
100% of MSc Economics postgraduate students are satisfied with the quality of their course (PTES 2024).
Graduates from this course have gone onto roles within the public, private, and third sector, undertaking positions such as Consultant, Economic Researcher, and Investor Relations Manager.
We’re the world’s second-most sustainable university in the UI GreenMetric rankings 2023. Thinking green isn’t just a bolt-on at NTU; it’s a part of our DNA.
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At NBS, we have a wide range of opportunities which are designed to enhance your experience, help you thrive in the job market, and support your personal growth.
Business Leaders Lecture and Podcast
Behind every company is a great leader. Throughout your time at Nottingham Business School, you will have opportunities to learn from the first-hand experience of our network of global business leaders. With a packed programme of Business Leaders Lectures, podcasts and events, you will meet, learn from and network with some of the brightest minds in business. Previous guests have represented companies including, Toyota, Capital One UK, Raleigh Bikes and St.Tropez. Listen to our podcast series.
The NBS Experience
What makes Nottingham Business School different? It’s our focus on sustainability, a commitment to personalisation and choice, and plenty of hands-on, collaborative business opportunities. Our programmes are built around a comprehensive learning cycle of cutting-edge theory, practice, applied experience, observation and reflection. It makes for an insightful, exciting, and rigorous learning experience.
NBS is accredited by EQUIS, AACSB, and AMBA, which are internationally recognised hallmarks of excellence and quality for business education. We are also recognised as a PRME Champion, and held up as an exemplar by the United Nations Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME).
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Postgraduate study
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