The ability to analyse and solve business problems in market economies is highly sought after in many types of careers, both in the UK and around the world.
BA (Hons) Business Economics at Lincoln combines topics in business and economics with the opportunity to develop the skills and problem-solving abilities needed to tackle the multi-faceted problems faced by today's business managers. The course explores business, industrial, macro-economic, and international economic contexts from an economist's analytic perspective. It enables students to develop key skills in economics, finance, and business.
The programme has been designed to provide a theoretical understanding of the economic decisions faced by businesses, with a focus on application within national and international settings. It is aimed at students who wish to study an economics degree, but who have not followed economics or mathematics at A Level, or its equivalent, and who are looking for a business-focused programme without a considerable mathematics component.
The ability to analyse and solve business problems in market economies is highly sought after in many types of careers, both in the UK and around the world.
BA (Hons) Business Economics at Lincoln combines topics in business and economics with the opportunity to develop the skills and problem-solving abilities needed to tackle the multi-faceted problems faced by today's business managers. The course explores business, industrial, macro-economic, and international economic contexts from an economist's analytic perspective. It enables students to develop key skills in economics, finance, and business.
The programme has been designed to provide a theoretical understanding of the economic decisions faced by businesses, with a focus on application within national and international settings. It is aimed at students who wish to study an economics degree, but who have not followed economics or mathematics at A Level, or its equivalent, and who are looking for a business-focused programme without a considerable mathematics component.
Access to industry-standard Bloomberg Terminal
Hands-on experience during a work placement year
Real-world experience of the Stock Exchange
Tailor your degree with a range of optional modules
Practise real-life trading at a simulation event
Subject area ranked top ten in the UK for student satisfaction*
*Out of 77 ranking institutions in the Complete University Guide 2025.
Business Economics combines the study of economics with a wide variety of business and finance-related topics. In the first year, students can gain a solid grounding in economics, marketing, business finance, and law. This is built on in the second year, with topics including fundamental econometrics, and competition and regulation. Industries and firms are examined from an economic perspective.
During the final year, students are able to choose optional modules in finance and economics, enabling them to tailor the degree to match their individual interests and career aspirations. They have the opportunity to undertake a substantive independent research project on a topic of their choice, with guidance from their academic supervisor.
Business Economics combines the study of economics with a wide variety of business and finance-related topics. In the first year, students can gain a solid grounding in economics, marketing, business finance, and law. This is built on in the second year, with topics including fundamental econometrics, and competition and regulation. Industries and firms are examined from an economic perspective.
During the final year, students are able to choose optional modules in finance and economics, enabling them to tailor the degree to match their individual interests and career aspirations. They have the opportunity to undertake a substantive independent research project on a topic of their choice, with guidance from their academic supervisor.
The aim of this module is to introduce the students to the legal, ethical, and governance systems that regulate business in the United Kingdom and with its trading partners and allies.
A working knowledge of law, regulation, and governance is essential in order to make any business and its management a success. Students have the opportunity to learn by inquiry into the major issues in corporate governance and law through lectures and by investigating and discussing them in seminars. Introduction to the black letter company law and application to everyday legal matters in business can give students an insight into how the law works and its role in decision making in business.
This module is designed to provide an introduction to basic business finance for non-specialist students. The module explores the essential elements of business finance, which are required for a career in business, in any discipline.
This module is designed to introduce students to the principles and theories underpinning the discipline of organisational behaviour. The module draws on multiple levels of analysis to explain how individual differences, group dynamics and processes, culture, leadership, and organisation design affect behaviour. The module aims to develop students’ abilities to engage in critical analysis, evaluation, and argumentation through practical application of classic and contemporary research to a variety of work contexts.
This module aims to provides the non-Economist with with an amalgam of economic theory and contemporary comment which prepares them for a further study in economics. There is a grounding in basic tools and concepts. It provides ideas about labour markets and market structure, the market, inflation and deflation, growth and stagnation, and balance of payment issues and exchange rates.
This semester-long module introduces the basics of marketing theory and practice, aimed at students with little or no prior marketing knowledge. It covers key marketing principles, providing a foundation for more advanced modules. Students will learn essential marketing concepts, both in business and within a broader social context. Seminars focus on communication and collaboration, using specific marketing examples and case studies. The course starts with guided learning, such as required readings and tutor-led discussions, and gradually shifts towards independent work, where students select their own readings and actively participate in seminars. The coursework requires students to create marketing media assets and collaborate with peers. The hands-on activities will also prepare students for future business modules, with skills in digital marketing that are valuable for career development.
Statistics for Finance and Economics aims to develop an appreciation and understanding of the theoretical and practical issues in the application of statistical methods in business decision making. It supports students’ preparation for using econometrics software/ packages (Excel and Stata) that are essential for students who wish to pursue further studies or a professional career in economics, finance, or related fields.
Initiated from 2015 and officially founded in 2018, the LSMIF is set up with a structure similar to any other professionally run fund management company with students running every aspect of the fund, from CEO to analyst. It is one of only few of this kind in the United Kingdom.
The fund uses money raised from donors to invest in shares of companies listed on London Stock Exchange. It is organized, run and managed the same way as an investment company in the real world. The fund has got sponsorship and advisory support from UK leading wealth management companies such as Brewin Dolphin and Mattioli Woods with senior officers from them joining the Board of Advisors.
This fund gives students the opportunity to work as analysts, investment managers, CFO, CIO, CEO etc. Students also have the chances to meet, discuss and learn from experts in the field in Quarterly Investment Committee Meetings series. Students are given additional training relating to their works.
This module explores some key areas of microeconomic policy for business. At its heart it is a consideration of competition theory and industrial structure. This informs the analysis of competition policy in sectors, such as telecoms and airlines. This is extended to a consideration of injecting competition into the state sector. Other areas of state intervention are explored where activities are taxes; prices are regulated; or industry is incentivised to relocate. Throughout, concepts and applications are made relevant to real world examples.
This module is designed to introduce the principles and methods for statistical and econometric modeling. It provides students with the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills of using econometrics software packages that are essential for students who wish to pursue further studies or a professional career in economics, finance or related disciplines. Real-world data can be used in this module to help students to develop problem-solving skills.
The module is designed to provide an overview of the development of political economy and its evolution into the subject of economics from the 18th Century onward. It seeks to introduce key figures in the history of economics and their classic texts, and through giving students an opportunity to develop an understanding of the historical contexts in which they developed their ideas, aims to enable the concepts and models used in other economics modules to be analysed more thoroughly.
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge of the gains to be made from trading internationally. It focuses also on the gains to be made from economic integration and the globalisation process. The module also seeks to examine the main patterns of trade and exchange and aims to demonstrate how free trade can be influenced by government and the future risks of protectionism.
This module provides an opportunity for students to extend their understanding of macroeconomics. It emphasises the role of macroeconomics as an applied discipline, focusing on issues facing the world’s economies featured in the Financial Times. By the end students are expected to be able to use the techniques learned to interpret changing macroeconomic aggregates, events and policies.
The aim of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of how economic theory can be used to aid marketing and management decision-making in businesses. The module, building upon Principles of Economics, seeks to examine applications in managerial economics at an intermediate level.
This module is designed to equip students with understanding and skills to help them deal with the financial issues they will face in whatever business discipline they eventually practice. At its conclusion, students should have a solid understanding of the key elements of financial management that inform and affect the choices made by business. Furthermore, students have a platform in the principles, models, and issues that underpin the advanced aspects of the subject area.
Business Finance Practice is concerned with the efficient and effective management of the finances of an organisation in order to achieve its objectives. It involves planning and controlling: where funds are raised from, where funds are deployed to, and whether funds are being used effectively or not. In many organisations, Finance is recognised as one of the major management functions alongside others such as marketing, production and human resources. In this module, students can develop an understanding of several principles that underpin business finance as a discrete discipline.
Students are able to learn to analyse real world companies’ stock and financial performance as well as financial health. Students can also learn to solve finance problems and provide data and information using computer technology.
In the last couple of decades the banking industry was at the heart of dramatic changes, including deregulation, financial innovation and globalization. This module is designed to examine these developments and their effects on the banking sector. The module continues by providing students with the opportunity to analyse contemporary issues in banking that emerged as responses to these global developments. These issues include the provision of credit and in particular credit rationing, securitization of debt, and competition and mergers in the banking sector.
The aim of this module is to introduce the role of the financial manager and the impact of economic environment on financial management function. The module can help students to develop abilities to evaluate, interpret, and discuss key issues surrounding investment, financing, and working capital management decisions.
The module begins by considering the financial management function and environment before introducing the time value of money and discounted cash flow allowing students to develop investment appraisal and business valuation techniques. Business finance and capital structure theories will also be considered.
This is an accredited module which can improve students’ chances of gaining professional qualifications and hence improve chances of employability.
The aim of this module is to introduce the role of the financial manager and the impact of economic environment on financial management function. The module helps students to develop abilities to evaluate, interpret and discuss key issues surrounding investment, financing, and working capital management decisions.
The module begins by considering the financial management function and environment before introducing the time value of money and discounted cash flow allowing students to develop investment appraisal and business valuation techniques. Business finance and capital structure theories will also be considered.
This module is designed to make students aware of international financial markets and institutions. The need for financial markets and institutions is the underlying scope of the module and students have the opportunity to investigate this importance for their own countries.
Lincoln International Business School (LIBS) believes that an option to study overseas is a valuable educational opportunity for our students.
The optional year is intended to:
- enable students to benefit from studying similar subjects within a cross cultural environment, by exposing students to a wider academic and cultural experience;
- facilitate reflexivity in learning and personal and professional development;
- enhance their future employment opportunities by increasing their cultural and professional mobility.
This module is optional for all taught on campus undergraduate students within Lincoln International Business School. Study Abroad is a year long module which enables students to spend time studying abroad at one of the University’s approved partner institutions.
During the year spent abroad, students share classes with local students and study on a suite of locally-delivered taught modules which have been approved in advance by the University. As many partner institutions support internships it is anticipated that some students will elect to combine study (minimum one semester equivalent) with work and or a period of volunteering.
Eligible students must have completed their second year of study to a satisfactory standard (normally with an average of a 2.1 or above, dependent upon partner requirements) standard and successfully completed the application process.
Upon completion of the study period abroad, each student will be required to submit a portfolio including a reflection on the experience of living and studying in a different cultural environment and the skills acquired.
The LSMIF will be designed to provide students with the essential knowledge on the following main knowledge blocks - at intermediate level for Year 2:
- How stock markets work and how to read financial data
- Valuation techniques including cash flow projections, dividend growth modelling, and comparative analysis.
- Market timing and technical analysis.
- Asset allocation optimization
- Quarterly investment committee meetings with experts from the industry.
- Investment discussion meetings.
This module focuses upon the primary statement of roles which participants in the financial landscape provide. These roles are central to the idea of money and role which it plays in the modern landscape in terms of the flow of funds as a framework. The module aims to provide a brief introduction to the major participants; banks, pension funds, insurance companies and the management role of funds which they have.
This module is aimed at those students who have decided to take a year out of formal studies to gain accredited work experience and are registered on a degree programme with an accredited professional practice element. The Professional Practice Year aims to give students a continuous experience of full-time work within an organisation.
It should be a three way co-operative activity between employer, student and University from which all parties benefit. Students can choose to pursue a variety of options including a placement year, a consultancy project or a work-based dissertation. Potential costs relating to this module are outlined in the Features tab.
This module aims to provide an introduction to decision-making in different environments. After a short review of the rational choice paradigm, the module seeks to explore intertemporal decision problems and Expected Utility Theory (EUT). Building on EUT, students will apply their knowledge of game theory to develop different solutions to a strategic situation of their choice.
This module provides students with an opportunity to explore the way in which economic theory and evidence can be used to analyse policy issues. The process by which economic policy is made given the choices that are available can be explored. The module aims to make students aware of the difficulties that the policy diviner faces when seeking to forge acceptable trade-offs in a world of diverse, competing interests.
On this module students have the opportunity to explore the historical development of foreign direct investment activity. This aims to give them the chance to develop an understanding of the main advantages to be gained from firms engaging further in international business activities as well as understand the workings of a global enterprise in a dynamic world economy.
Personnel economics is among the fields that stand out as one that has changed the thinking in a primarily business-oriented topic, namely the management of people. The typical business spends between sixty and seventy percent of its resources on labour. To this end, understanding the human part of business can be of paramount importance.
Personnel Economics endeavours to answer questions that were, until fairly recently, generally deemed to be outside the realm of economic analysis. But far from being non-economic, the issues that were the central focus of human resources can be informed by economics, and this approach has made rapid progress in changing the field.
The aim of the model is to introduce students to the higher-level aspects of financial risk management, and how to use the products which are available in the market to manage these variables.
The module covers wider economic concepts related to finance such as how a firm's organisational variables of risk and returns fit into the broader economy. The module then reviews the “final” aspects of a firm's corporate finance decisions, including that of the “distribution decision”, considering whether these are important or not, depending on the theoretical underpinnings. The final segment of the teaching and learning focuses upon how organisations should and can use various methodologies to mitigate the risks which they choose to expose themselves to. Students in this module are expected to demonstrate an ability to comprehend and use the tools.
This is an accredited module which can improve students’ chances of gaining professional qualifications and hence improve chances of employability.
The aim of the model is to introduce students to the higher-level aspects of financial risk management, and how to use the products which are available in the market to manage these variables.
The module covers wider economic concepts related to finance such as how a firm's organisational variables of risk and returns fit into the broader economy. The module then reviews the “final” aspects of a firm's corporate finance decisions, including that of the “distribution decision”, considering whether these are important or not, depending on the theoretical underpinnings. The final segment of the teaching and learning focuses upon how organisations should and can use various methodologies to mitigate the risks which they choose to expose themselves to. Students in this module are expected to demonstrate an ability to comprehend and use the tools.
This module aims to widen the concepts and motivations in understanding the economic activities of agents, and develops an appreciation of why these are different from standard/neo-classical economics.
The module draws on the recent research from the area of behavioural finance, biology and psychology to present a foundation, upon which to build a more critical understanding of the rational economics foundations. The module covers alternative modus operandi for economic interactions, such as Prospect Theory and other models.
The module investigates situations and the assumptions about behaviour which gives rise to certain behavioural biases, which constitute observable phenomena. These are then generalised to the “probable effects” on markets.
Econometrics: Cross-sectional and Panel Data builds on Fundamentals of Econometrics and looks at further and advanced topics in econometric analysis. The module aims to further students' econometric modelling skills by using real-world empirical applications in the fields related to economics, finance, and rural and urban economics. The topics covered will reflect the development of contemporary applied econometrics. These topics include cross-sectional and panel data regression, instrumental variables regression, experiments and quasi-experiments, and discrete choice model.
Econometrics: Time Series Data seeks to provide an understanding of recent advances in econometrics for testing theories in economics and finance. It can provide technical skills necessary to pursue a wide range of empirical research in economics and finance and offer the opportunity to develop some advanced time series skills.
In the last couple of decades the banking industry was at the heart of dramatic changes, including deregulation, financial innovation and globalization. This module starts by surveying these developments and their effects on the banking sector, and continues by analysing contemporary issues in banking that emerged as responses to these global developments. These issues include the provision of credit and in particular credit rationing, securitization of debt, and competition and mergers in the banking sector.
European Economies and European Integration firstly looks at the historical development of European economies. It then focuses on the history and development of European institutions. The later part of the module focuses on policy issues. These include trade liberalisation, migration and labour, the budget, agricultural reform, regional policy, currency union and establishing a common commercial policy. The final section includes fiscal policy, improving competitiveness, enlargement and transition economies.
Housing Economics is designed to complement other spatially oriented modules to provide an economic analysis of housing markets. It explores the nature of housing economics with an emphasis on regional and local house prices. The constraints on the first time buyer; consumption; and construction will feature. The module discusses various aspects of the ripple effect such as space, quality and vintage.
Independent Study provides an opportunity for students to undertake a piece of original research that broadens and deepens the application of digital skills and extend their knowledge base independently. From this basis a specialty or expertise in economics could emerge that could be extended with further skills and knowledge over time. It is an extended piece of work that entails the expression of thought and creativity and the application of analytical skills and critical reasoning.
Initiated from 2015 and officially founded in 2018, the LSMIF is set up with a structure similar to any other professionally run fund management company with students running every aspect of the fund, from CEO to analyst. It is one of only few of this kind in the United Kingdom.
The fund uses money raised from donors to invest in shares of companies listed on London Stock Exchange. It is organized, run and managed the same way as an investment company in the real world. The fund has got sponsorship and advisory support from UK leading wealth management companies such as Brewin Dolphin and Mattioli Woods with senior officers from them joining the Board of Advisors.
This fund gives students the opportunity to work as analysts, investment managers, CFO, CIO, CEO etc. Students also have the chances to meet, discuss and learn from experts in the field in Quarterly Investment Committee Meetings series. Students are given additional training relating to their works.
Private Banking and Wealth Management is a module targeted at students who wish to build upon their previous knowledge of financial markets and products by analysing and evaluating the core financial service of wealth management. The module aims to both broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and further develop their intellectual and practical skills via the analysis and evaluation of the wealth management process.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
The aim of this module is to introduce the students to the legal, ethical, and governance systems that regulate business in the United Kingdom and with its trading partners and allies.
A working knowledge of law, regulation, and governance is essential in order to make any business and its management a success. Students have the opportunity to learn by inquiry into the major issues in corporate governance and law through lectures and by investigating and discussing them in seminars. Introduction to the black letter company law and application to everyday legal matters in business can give students an insight into how the law works and its role in decision making in business.
This module is designed to provide an introduction to basic business finance for non-specialist students. The module explores the essential elements of business finance, which are required for a career in business, in any discipline.
This module is intended for students who are interested in understanding the way people work, as individuals and as group members in firms. The module explores essential topics in a clear, concise and informative manner, aiming to introduce students to the interpersonal perceptual processes in a work environment; the key behavioural factors determining effective and ineffective groups; the usefulness of theories on leadership/management styles; and the difficulties in implementing change in organisations.
This module aims to provides the non-Economist with with an amalgam of economic theory and contemporary comment which prepares them for a further study in economics. There is a grounding in basic tools and concepts. It provides ideas about labour markets and market structure, the market, inflation and deflation, growth and stagnation, and balance of payment issues and exchange rates.
This semester-long module introduces the basics of marketing theory and practice, aimed at students with little or no prior marketing knowledge. It covers key marketing principles, providing a foundation for more advanced modules. Students will learn essential marketing concepts, both in business and within a broader social context. Seminars focus on communication and collaboration, using specific marketing examples and case studies. The course starts with guided learning, such as required readings and tutor-led discussions, and gradually shifts towards independent work, where students select their own readings and actively participate in seminars. The coursework requires students to create marketing media assets and collaborate with peers. The hands-on activities will also prepare students for future business modules, with skills in digital marketing that are valuable for career development.
Statistics for Finance and Economics aims to develop an appreciation and understanding of the theoretical and practical issues in the application of statistical methods in business decision making. It supports students’ preparation for using econometrics software/ packages (Excel and Stata) that are essential for students who wish to pursue further studies or a professional career in economics, finance, or related fields.
Initiated from 2015 and officially founded in 2018, the LSMIF is set up with a structure similar to any other professionally run fund management company with students running every aspect of the fund, from CEO to analyst. It is one of only few of this kind in the United Kingdom.
The fund uses money raised from donors to invest in shares of companies listed on London Stock Exchange. It is organized, run and managed the same way as an investment company in the real world. The fund has got sponsorship and advisory support from UK leading wealth management companies such as Brewin Dolphin and Mattioli Woods with senior officers from them joining the Board of Advisors.
This fund gives students the opportunity to work as analysts, investment managers, CFO, CIO, CEO etc. Students also have the chances to meet, discuss and learn from experts in the field in Quarterly Investment Committee Meetings series. Students are given additional training relating to their works.
This module explores some key areas of microeconomic policy for business. At its heart it is a consideration of competition theory and industrial structure. This informs the analysis of competition policy in sectors, such as telecoms and airlines. This is extended to a consideration of injecting competition into the state sector. Other areas of state intervention are explored where activities are taxes; prices are regulated; or industry is incentivised to relocate. Throughout, concepts and applications are made relevant to real world examples.
This module is designed to introduce the principles and methods for statistical and econometric modeling. It provides students with the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills of using econometrics software packages that are essential for students who wish to pursue further studies or a professional career in economics, finance or related disciplines. Real-world data can be used in this module to help students to develop problem-solving skills.
The module is designed to provide an overview of the development of political economy and its evolution into the subject of economics from the 18th Century onward. It seeks to introduce key figures in the history of economics and their classic texts, and through giving students an opportunity to develop an understanding of the historical contexts in which they developed their ideas, aims to enable the concepts and models used in other economics modules to be analysed more thoroughly.
This module aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop knowledge of the gains to be made from trading internationally. It focuses also on the gains to be made from economic integration and the globalisation process. The module also seeks to examine the main patterns of trade and exchange and aims to demonstrate how free trade can be influenced by government and the future risks of protectionism.
This module provides an opportunity for students to extend their understanding of macroeconomics. It emphasises the role of macroeconomics as an applied discipline, focusing on issues facing the world’s economies featured in the Financial Times. By the end students are expected to be able to use the techniques learned to interpret changing macroeconomic aggregates, events and policies.
The aim of this module is to provide students with an opportunity to develop an understanding of how economic theory can be used to aid marketing and management decision-making in businesses. The module, building upon Principles of Economics, seeks to examine applications in managerial economics at an intermediate level.
This module is designed to equip students with understanding and skills to help them deal with the financial issues they will face in whatever business discipline they eventually practice. At its conclusion, students should have a solid understanding of the key elements of financial management that inform and affect the choices made by business. Furthermore, students have a platform in the principles, models, and issues that underpin the advanced aspects of the subject area.
Business Finance Practice is concerned with the efficient and effective management of the finances of an organisation in order to achieve its objectives. It involves planning and controlling: where funds are raised from, where funds are deployed to, and whether funds are being used effectively or not. In many organisations, Finance is recognised as one of the major management functions alongside others such as marketing, production and human resources. In this module, students can develop an understanding of several principles that underpin business finance as a discrete discipline.
Students are able to learn to analyse real world companies’ stock and financial performance as well as financial health. Students can also learn to solve finance problems and provide data and information using computer technology.
In the last couple of decades the banking industry was at the heart of dramatic changes, including deregulation, financial innovation and globalization. This module is designed to examine these developments and their effects on the banking sector. The module continues by providing students with the opportunity to analyse contemporary issues in banking that emerged as responses to these global developments. These issues include the provision of credit and in particular credit rationing, securitization of debt, and competition and mergers in the banking sector.
The aim of this module is to introduce the role of the financial manager and the impact of economic environment on financial management function. The module can help students to develop abilities to evaluate, interpret, and discuss key issues surrounding investment, financing, and working capital management decisions.
The module begins by considering the financial management function and environment before introducing the time value of money and discounted cash flow allowing students to develop investment appraisal and business valuation techniques. Business finance and capital structure theories will also be considered.
As an accredited module, this can help improve your employability.
The aim of this module is to introduce the role of the financial manager and the impact of economic environment on financial management function. The module helps students to develop abilities to evaluate, interpret and discuss key issues surrounding investment, financing, and working capital management decisions.
The module begins by considering the financial management function and environment before introducing the time value of money and discounted cash flow allowing students to develop investment appraisal and business valuation techniques. Business finance and capital structure theories will also be considered.
This module is designed to make students aware of international financial markets and institutions. The need for financial markets and institutions is the underlying scope of the module and students have the opportunity to investigate this importance for their own countries.
Lincoln International Business School (LIBS) believes that an option to study overseas is a valuable educational opportunity for our students.
The optional year is intended to:
- enable students to benefit from studying similar subjects within a cross cultural environment, by exposing students to a wider academic and cultural experience;
- facilitate reflexivity in learning and personal and professional development;
- enhance their future employment opportunities by increasing their cultural and professional mobility.
This module is optional for all taught on campus undergraduate students within Lincoln International Business School. Study Abroad is a year long module which enables students to spend time studying abroad at one of the University’s approved partner institutions.
During the year spent abroad, students share classes with local students and study on a suite of locally-delivered taught modules which have been approved in advance by the University. As many partner institutions support internships it is anticipated that some students will elect to combine study (minimum one semester equivalent) with work and or a period of volunteering.
Eligible students must have completed their second year of study to a satisfactory standard (normally with an average of a 2.1 or above, dependent upon partner requirements) standard and successfully completed the application process.
Upon completion of the study period abroad, each student will be required to submit a portfolio including a reflection on the experience of living and studying in a different cultural environment and the skills acquired.
The LSMIF will be designed to provide students with the essential knowledge on the following main knowledge blocks - at intermediate level for Year 2:
- How stock markets work and how to read financial data
- Valuation techniques including cash flow projections, dividend growth modelling, and comparative analysis.
- Market timing and technical analysis.
- Asset allocation optimization
- Quarterly investment committee meetings with experts from the industry.
- Investment discussion meetings.
This module focuses upon the primary statement of roles which participants in the financial landscape provide. These roles are central to the idea of money and role which it plays in the modern landscape in terms of the flow of funds as a framework. The module aims to provide a brief introduction to the major participants; banks, pension funds, insurance companies and the management role of funds which they have.
This module is aimed at those students who have decided to take a year out of formal studies to gain accredited work experience and are registered on a degree programme with an accredited professional practice element. The Professional Practice Year aims to give students a continuous experience of full-time work within an organisation.
It should be a three way co-operative activity between employer, student and University from which all parties benefit. Students can choose to pursue a variety of options including a placement year, a consultancy project or a work-based dissertation. Potential costs relating to this module are outlined in the Features tab.
This module aims to provide an introduction to decision-making in different environments. After a short review of the rational choice paradigm, the module seeks to explore intertemporal decision problems and Expected Utility Theory (EUT). Building on EUT, students will apply their knowledge of game theory to develop different solutions to a strategic situation of their choice.
This module provides students with an opportunity to explore the way in which economic theory and evidence can be used to analyse policy issues. The process by which economic policy is made given the choices that are available can be explored. The module aims to make students aware of the difficulties that the policy diviner faces when seeking to forge acceptable trade-offs in a world of diverse, competing interests.
On this module students have the opportunity to explore the historical development of foreign direct investment activity. This aims to give them the chance to develop an understanding of the main advantages to be gained from firms engaging further in international business activities as well as understand the workings of a global enterprise in a dynamic world economy.
Personnel economics is among the fields that stand out as one that has changed the thinking in a primarily business-oriented topic, namely the management of people. The typical business spends between sixty and seventy percent of its resources on labour. To this end, understanding the human part of business can be of paramount importance.
Personnel Economics endeavours to answer questions that were, until fairly recently, generally deemed to be outside the realm of economic analysis. But far from being non-economic, the issues that were the central focus of human resources can be informed by economics, and this approach has made rapid progress in changing the field.
The aim of the model is to introduce students to the higher-level aspects of financial risk management, and how to use the products which are available in the market to manage these variables.
The module covers wider economic concepts related to finance such as how a firm's organisational variables of risk and returns fit into the broader economy. The module then reviews the “final” aspects of a firm's corporate finance decisions, including that of the “distribution decision”, considering whether these are important or not, depending on the theoretical underpinnings. The final segment of the teaching and learning focuses upon how organisations should and can use various methodologies to mitigate the risks which they choose to expose themselves to. Students in this module are expected to demonstrate an ability to comprehend and use the tools.
As an accredited module, this can help enhance your employability.
The aim of the model is to introduce students to the higher-level aspects of financial risk management, and how to use the products which are available in the market to manage these variables.
The module covers wider economic concepts related to finance such as how a firm's organisational variables of risk and returns fit into the broader economy. The module then reviews the “final” aspects of a firm's corporate finance decisions, including that of the “distribution decision”, considering whether these are important or not, depending on the theoretical underpinnings. The final segment of the teaching and learning focuses upon how organisations should and can use various methodologies to mitigate the risks which they choose to expose themselves to. Students in this module are expected to demonstrate an ability to comprehend and use the tools.
This module aims to widen the concepts and motivations in understanding the economic activities of agents, and develops an appreciation of why these are different from standard/neo-classical economics.
The module draws on the recent research from the area of behavioural finance, biology and psychology to present a foundation, upon which to build a more critical understanding of the rational economics foundations. The module covers alternative modus operandi for economic interactions, such as Prospect Theory and other models.
The module investigates situations and the assumptions about behaviour which gives rise to certain behavioural biases, which constitute observable phenomena. These are then generalised to the “probable effects” on markets.
Econometrics: Cross-sectional and Panel Data builds on Fundamentals of Econometrics and looks at further and advanced topics in econometric analysis. The module aims to further students' econometric modelling skills by using real-world empirical applications in the fields related to economics, finance, and rural and urban economics. The topics covered will reflect the development of contemporary applied econometrics. These topics include cross-sectional and panel data regression, instrumental variables regression, experiments and quasi-experiments, and discrete choice model.
Econometrics: Time Series Data seeks to provide an understanding of recent advances in econometrics for testing theories in economics and finance. It can provide technical skills necessary to pursue a wide range of empirical research in economics and finance and offer the opportunity to develop some advanced time series skills.
In the last couple of decades the banking industry was at the heart of dramatic changes, including deregulation, financial innovation and globalization. This module starts by surveying these developments and their effects on the banking sector, and continues by analysing contemporary issues in banking that emerged as responses to these global developments. These issues include the provision of credit and in particular credit rationing, securitization of debt, and competition and mergers in the banking sector.
European Economies and European Integration firstly looks at the historical development of European economies. It then focuses on the history and development of European institutions. The later part of the module focuses on policy issues. These include trade liberalisation, migration and labour, the budget, agricultural reform, regional policy, currency union and establishing a common commercial policy. The final section includes fiscal policy, improving competitiveness, enlargement and transition economies.
Housing Economics is designed to complement other spatially oriented modules to provide an economic analysis of housing markets. It explores the nature of housing economics with an emphasis on regional and local house prices. The constraints on the first time buyer; consumption; and construction will feature. The module discusses various aspects of the ripple effect such as space, quality and vintage.
Independent Study provides an opportunity for students to undertake a piece of original research that broadens and deepens the application of digital skills and extend their knowledge base independently. From this basis a specialty or expertise in economics could emerge that could be extended with further skills and knowledge over time. It is an extended piece of work that entails the expression of thought and creativity and the application of analytical skills and critical reasoning.
Initiated from 2015 and officially founded in 2018, the LSMIF is set up with a structure similar to any other professionally run fund management company with students running every aspect of the fund, from CEO to analyst. It is one of only few of this kind in the United Kingdom.
The fund uses money raised from donors to invest in shares of companies listed on London Stock Exchange. It is organized, run and managed the same way as an investment company in the real world. The fund has got sponsorship and advisory support from UK leading wealth management companies such as Brewin Dolphin and Mattioli Woods with senior officers from them joining the Board of Advisors.
This fund gives students the opportunity to work as analysts, investment managers, CFO, CIO, CEO etc. Students also have the chances to meet, discuss and learn from experts in the field in Quarterly Investment Committee Meetings series. Students are given additional training relating to their works.
Private Banking and Wealth Management is a module targeted at students who wish to build upon their previous knowledge of financial markets and products by analysing and evaluating the core financial service of wealth management. The module aims to both broaden students’ knowledge and understanding of the financial services industry and further develop their intellectual and practical skills via the analysis and evaluation of the wealth management process.
† Some courses may offer optional modules. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by staff availability.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, and contact hours.
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. In addition to the information provided on this course page, our What You Need to Know page offers explanations on key topics including programme validation/revalidation, additional costs, and contact hours.
The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that are used include coursework, such as written assignments, reports or dissertations; practical exams, such as presentations, performances or observations; and written exams, such as formal examinations or in-class tests. The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year. The University of Lincoln aims to ensure that staff return in-course assessments to students promptly.
The way students are assessed on this course may vary for each module. Examples of assessment methods that are used include coursework, such as written assignments, reports or dissertations; practical exams, such as presentations, performances or observations; and written exams, such as formal examinations or in-class tests. The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year. The University of Lincoln aims to ensure that staff return in-course assessments to students promptly.
Full-time students have the option of a year-long professional practice placement after the second year, providing real-world experience. A Placement Year Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and beyond. Students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs.
An optional year abroad is available for full-time students between the second and third years. A Study Abroad Tuition Fee is payable to the University of Lincoln during this year for students joining in 2025/26 and beyond. No extra tuition fee is payable to the host university, but students are expected to cover their own travel, accommodation, and living costs. Travel grants and an overseas rate maintenance loan may be available for eligible students from Student Finance. The University’s Global Opportunities Team can provide further support and guidance.
Lincoln International Business School offers the Student Managed Investment Fund (LSMIF), which is an investment fund created, operated, and maintained by students within the school, with everything running within the real-world environment of finance.
One of only a handful of its kind in the UK, students will be managing real money with the objective of making positive returns while managing risk. Industry veteran and long-time lecturer Hao Quach can help support the students throughout, utilising his years of experience in all aspects of investment banking and 20 years teaching in many countries.
Students on the programme are given the opportunity to practise real-life trading at a simulation event. During the event, delivered in partnership with Amplify Trading, you get the chance to understand and experience different roles and practices within the trading sector, such as buyers, investors, asset managers, and hedge funds.
Students can use our Bloomberg Terminal, which is designed to help industry professionals make better-informed investment decisions by offering the latest market news along with historical data and an international network to communicate securely and reliably. Bloomberg offers a practical resource for students to reinforce the theories they learn in lectures, and enable them to become familiar with the tools used by today’s financial services professionals.
Our BA (Hons) Business Economics aims to equip students with transferable skills in preparation for a career in business, including roles in business management, communication analysis, and data interpretation. Students may choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level.
I decided to study Business Economics because I wanted a more applied type of Economics degree, and I chose Lincoln because of its small and welcoming community – here you aren’t just a student ID number
Lydia Gallyer-Barnett
BA (Hons) Business Economics
Lincoln International Business School works with students and organisations to enhance the contribution of business to society. For students, that means developing their business skills and knowledge to improve their career readiness.The University of Lincoln is a member of AACSB, a global nonprofit association connecting educators, students, and businesses to achieve a common goal: to create the next generation of great leaders.
104 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.
International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall.
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction, Merit, Merit .
T Level: Merit
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 45 Level 3 credits with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points
GCSE's: Minimum of three to include a grade 5 in Maths, a 4 in English and one further GCSE graded at 4 or above. Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, EPQ etc.
We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page:
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
https://www.lincoln.ac....andacademicstudyskills/
The University of Lincoln's International College also offers university preparation courses for international students who do not meet the direct entry requirements. Upon successful completion, students can progress to Bachelor's study at the University of Lincoln. Please visit https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/internationalcollege/ for more information.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
96 to 104 UCAS Tariff points.
This must be achieved from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications. For example:
A Level: CCC to BCC
BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit
T Level: Merit Overall
Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 to 104 UCAS points to be achieved from 45 Level 3 credits.
International Baccalaureate: 28 points overall.
GCSE's: Minimum of three at grade 4 or above, which must include English and a Grade 4 in Maths . Equivalent Level 2 qualifications may be considered.
The University accepts a wide range of qualifications as the basis for entry and do accept a combination of qualifications which may include A Levels, BTECs, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).
We may also consider applicants with extensive and relevant work experience and will give special individual consideration to those who do not meet the standard entry qualifications.
Non UK Qualifications:
If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages
https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ for information on equivalent qualifications.
EU and Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page
If you do not meet the above IELTS requirements, you may be able to take part in one of our Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills courses.
If you would like further information about entry requirements, or would like to discuss whether the qualifications you are currently studying are acceptable, please contact the Admissions team on 01522 886097, or email admissions@lincoln.ac.uk
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. To help support students from outside of the UK, we are also delighted to offer a number of international scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50 per cent of tuition fees. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
Going to university is a life-changing step and it's important to understand the costs involved and the funding options available before you start. A full breakdown of the fees associated with this programme can be found on our course fees pages.
For eligible undergraduate students going to university for the first time, scholarships and bursaries are available to help cover costs. To help support students from outside of the UK, we are also delighted to offer a number of international scholarships which range from £1,000 up to the value of 50 per cent of tuition fees. For full details and information about eligibility, visit our scholarships and bursaries pages.
The best way to find out what it is really like to live and learn at Lincoln is to visit us in person. We offer a range of opportunities across the year to help you to get a real feel for what it might be like to study here.
