Economics for Business

The course explores multiple aspects of economic theory providing managers with an overarching overview of relevant economic topics in a business domain. The course aims to enable students to acquire a systematic decision-making approach and the skills to identify, exploit and interpret economic data from both within the organisation and the external environment.

Throughout your studies, you will use a large case study to showcase the actual application of the concepts and toolkit you have learnt.

On completion of the course, you will:

• Gain a systematic approach to decision-making and learn how to identify, exploit and interpret economic information both within and outside the organisation.
• Be able to apply economic criteria to efficiently distribute resources in a variety of business scenarios.
• Be capable of analysing shifting market dynamics in terms of supply, demand and possible government intervention and will be able to develop appropriate strategies for organisational sustainability.
• Be prepared to suggest appropriate pricing and market strategies despite uncertainty.
• Be confident in articulating business decisions based on real-world economic information to stakeholders with any level of economic knowledge.

• Top managers, executives, business owners.
• Line managers, programme office directors and project leaders, BDMs, BizDevs, operations managers, etc.
• Entrepreneurs seeking to scale a business.

The fee includes admission to Edinburgh Business School, support during the course, course materials, live tuition classes remotely or in Kyiv (as applicable), assessment attempt.