Are you passionate about the business and finance sector? Do you follow the national and international news? Then, an Economics degree is the answer. It has always been one of the most sought-after degrees amongst youth.
Economics degrees are designed to tackle all the issues that have an impact on financial situations, ranging from production to how resources are used. Candidates are trained to understand how the economy suffers fluctuations based on the market’s needs and wants followed by the market’s supply and demand.
By far one of the most crucial elements is that economics is divided into microeconomics and macroeconomic. Microeconomics deals with the economic behaviour at an individual level (companies, buyers, sellers and others), whilst macroeconomics illustrates the bigger picture, on a national or global scale (unemployment, economic growth, inflation and so on).
Having an economics degree increases anyone’s chances to find a job, regardless of the field. This is mainly due to the fact that graduates hold many transferable abilities, such as analytical and problem-solving skills, that are suitable for any career.
A study made by the London School of Economics and Political Science showed that graduates from an economics course have a starting salary of £33,000 per year. Having a job in the field right after graduation is a major positive aspect and comes with a lot of opportunities for career advancement.
Economics degrees are usually a three years commitment and sometimes are offered as part of a joint degree. This means that Economics can be studied along with another subject such as engineering, management, law, computer science and others.
This degree can be found either as a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or Bachelor of Arts (BA). The BSc focuses more on economical theory and statistical techniques, while BA is combined with social sciences and qualitative modules.
I have graduated from Essec in 2019 in the international purchasing and supply chain program. The program was well designed and provides you with good skills to get you started for a career in the supply chain. The career fairs that were organised were good.
View moreA third-year student at ESSEC Global BBA, I offer my feedback on my education journey so far. The ESSEC BBA is the perfect program for a student who wants a direct immersion into both practical and theoritical transdisciplinary know-how. A wide arrange of courses are available, which enables students to construct from a versatile background and know-how. It is also necessary to highlight ESSEC’s proximity and privileged ties with prestigeous firms (Finance, Consulting, Luxury, etc). I personally was able, thanks to ESSEC’s brand on my CV to do my first internship in Finance (Banking) in Singapore.
The final interesting part about this curriculum, is its international aspect. ESSEC have a wide range of prestigeous partners on the four corners of the globe. Thus going on an exchange for a semester abroad, is a unique opportunity, and to some, a life-changing experience.