Economics

Assessment

Component Paper 1: Markets and Business Behaviour Weighting : 35% Assessment: Exam – 2 hours Component Paper 2: The National and Global Economy Weighting : 35% Assessment: Exam – 2 hours Component Paper 3: Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Weighting : 30% Assessment: Exam – 2 hours In Higher Education Economics can be studied as a B.A. or B.Sc. It is a compulsory subject in a number of major professional examinations such as accounting, banking, and estate management, as well as for those wishing to take degrees in business or financial studies. Careers for which economics is a key component include accountancy, banking, business and economic forecasting, management and financial services and stockbroking. Regardless of whether your chosen career requires it, the skills of critical thinking and evaluation which you will develop during the course as well as an understanding of resource allocation and decision making is very valuable in all walks of life. This includes when making decisions about your own resources and engaging with the world around you.