COURSE CURRICULUM

The MA Management Economics at Essex is designed for students who want to gain a deep understanding of the economic principles underpinning business strategy, industrial organisation, and market behaviour, particularly for those whose first degree is not in economics. The course combines core economic theory with applied insights into management and strategic decision-making. Students study introductory macroeconomics, microeconomics, and econometrics to build a solid foundation, while modules such as market structure and strategic behaviour and the theory of industrial organisation provide specialised knowledge of how firms operate within competitive markets. The program also allows students to choose from optional modules tailored to their interests, enabling them to focus on areas such as finance, regulation, or industrial strategy. Through the dissertation, students apply theoretical and empirical methods to investigate a real-world economic or business problem, developing advanced research skills and the ability to analyse complex data. The course encourages critical engagement with economic theory and its application to practical challenges, equipping students with analytical, strategic, and decision-making skills. Graduates are prepared for careers in consultancy, corporate strategy, policy-making, and other sectors where a detailed understanding of market behaviour and management economics is essential, combining rigorous theory with practical relevance.