Economics and Management work well together to nurture a deep understanding of issues relevant to the modern world. Students will look at how resources are allocated and coordinated in the economy. Combining both mathematical skills and essay writing, this course will examine the macroeconomy along with the smaller problems that individual businesses face. It’s a medium sized course with an intake of around 90 each year, of which about 30% are female. Sorry to break this to you, but it is one of the most competitive courses at Oxford with an average 16.9 applicants per place over the last 3 years.
The course is taught differently from a Business degree, as Economics and Management at Oxford is part of the Social Sciences division of the university. In the first year, students build a solid understanding of general topics within both subjects. After this, there is a wide range of options available, including strategic management, finance, marketing, money and banking, and development economics.
Typically, teaching takes place in the form of lectures (around six per week), tutorials and classes. The modern Saïd Business School, where the Management part of the course is taught, is one of the most attractive (and envied) buildings in the city, providing an expansive library and a subsidised canteen.
An A Level or equivalent in Maths is required.