BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics
About this course
BA in Economics and Innovation. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. The third-year Management Development Programme offers pathways including an industry internship, live business consultancy projects, or an international exchange. A dissertation in Economics is required in the final year.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B, or an essay based A Level B may be considered in lieu of English; GCSE Maths 6/B; A Level Maths A for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics) IB: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5; Maths HL5 for combinations with Accounting or Maths & Statistics)
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 207 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 17%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 30%
- Finance Professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 84%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 81%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 66%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 500 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 82%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Modules
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to International Business
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Analysing & Improving Operations
- Managing Business Processes & Information Systems
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics 2
- Management Development Programme 3
- Understanding & Optimising Business Systems
- Knowledge & Innovation Management
- Topics in Microeconomics with Cross Section Econometrics
- Macroeconomics 3
- Business Analytics Using Data Mining
- Business Process Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning
- Risk Analysis & Management
- Management Science 4
- Dissertation
- Microeconomics 4
- Macroeconomics 4
- Introduction to Econometrics
- Economics of Firms & Industries
- Industrial Economics
- Applied Econometrics
- Financial Development & Economic Growth
- Behavioural Economics
- Natural Resource, Environmental & Energy Economics
- Electronic Commerce
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £50,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £9,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics at University of Strathclyde do next?
93% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 197 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
Does BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Analysis and Technology & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.