A live, small-group online club where ambitious students explore markets, business and the global economy through current events, data and debate.
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS BEYOND THE SYLLABUS
EconoMinds · Live online · Ages 15+
Led by Ria — Oxford Economics graduate & Cambridge Law student
Sundays, 10:00–11:00 am UK time • 8 live sessions • £384 per term
LEARN WITH AN OXFORD ECONOMICS & MANAGEMENT GRADUATE
Meet Ria
Oxford Economics & Management Graduate • Cambridge Law Student • Experienced Academic Mentor
Ria studied Economics & Management at Christ Church, University of Oxford, covering microeconomics, macroeconomics, finance, quantitative economics, entrepreneurship and innovation. She is now studying Law at the University of Cambridge.
Named one of Targetjobs’ Top 10 Management Undergraduates of the Year from more than 600 applicants, Ria also brings experience in finance, business operations and entrepreneurship.
In EconoMinds, she helps students connect economic theory with the decisions shaping markets, businesses and governments, encouraging them to question assumptions, analyse evidence and develop well-reasoned perspectives of their own.
EconoMinds is an interactive, small-group online club exploring Economics, Business, Finance and global current affairs beyond the classroom.
Rather than simply learning economic theory, students examine how businesses, governments and individuals make decisions in the real world. Each session connects academic ideas with contemporary events, helping students develop commercial awareness, intellectual curiosity and confidence discussing complex issues.
ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, BROUGHT TO LIFE
The programme is particularly valuable for students considering university courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Management, PPE or related subjects, but students do not need to be studying Economics at school to participate.
Markets and Economic Policy
Inflation, interest rates, central banks, competition and government intervention.
Business and Entrepreneurship
Innovation, business growth, commercial decision-making and entrepreneurship.
Development and Inequality
Poverty, economic development, global inequality and competing approaches to change.
Finance and Data
Financial markets, investment, economic indicators, graphs and data interpretation.
Behavioural Economics
Cognitive biases, consumer behaviour and why people do not always make rational decisions.
Technology and the Future
Artificial intelligence, technological disruption, climate policy and the future of work.
INSIDE A RECENT ECONOMINDS SESSION
Each live online session centres on an important economic question, business development or current-affairs topic. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, giving every student the opportunity to contribute, question ideas and learn from the perspectives of others. Optional reading or research may be suggested for students who want to explore a topic further.
To give an example, in one session, students explored how global trade, geopolitical uncertainty and changing government policies influence the decisions made by international businesses.
Using Apple as a case study, the group considered why a company might move production closer to the United States despite higher labour costs. This prompted discussion of:
Comparative advantage and international trade
Tariffs and political pressure
Supply-chain resilience
The costs and benefits of reshoring
Whether changing global conditions can alter firms’ incentives
Students were encouraged to evaluate whether reshoring contradicts traditional trade theory or represents a rational response to new political and economic risks.
The following session explored competition in the media industry and whether streaming markets could increasingly become oligopolies because of high fixed costs and powerful network effects.
CLUB DETAILS AND BOOKING
Autumn 2026 EconoMinds Club
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Dates: Sundays, 4th October–29th November 2026
Time: 10:00–11:00 am UK time
Age: 15+
Format: Eight live online small-group sessions
Price: £384 for the term
4th, 11th, 18th and 25th October
Half-term break: 1st November
8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th November
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is EconoMinds?
EconoMinds is a live online Economics and Business club for students aged 15+. It explores economic theory, businesses, markets, finance and current affairs beyond the school curriculum.
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Does my child need to study Economics at school?
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No. Students do not need any previous Economics or Business qualifications. Ideas are introduced accessibly, while discussions and activities provide sufficient depth for students already studying these subjects.
Is EconoMinds an Economics course or a Business course?
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It covers both. Students explore economic ideas and global markets alongside entrepreneurship, finance, commercial decision-making and contemporary business issues.
Is the club suitable for university applicants?
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Yes. It is particularly relevant to students considering Economics, Business, Finance, Management, PPE and related subjects. The club provides meaningful academic enrichment, but it is not an admissions-preparation or exam-tuition course.
Are the sessions lectures?
No. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led. Students examine evidence, interpret data, debate questions and apply ideas to real-world economic and business developments.
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What age is the EconoMinds Club for?
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The current EconoMinds group is for students aged 15 and over.
Where do sessions take place?
All sessions take place live online, so students can join from anywhere.
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JOIN THE ECONOMINDS CLUB
Help your child explore Economics and Business beyond the syllabus, understand the stories shaping the global economy and develop the analytical confidence to form ideas of their own.
