BA Business Analysis and Technology & Finance
About this course
BA in Business Analysis and Technology & Finance, a joint business degree combining organisational analysis and financial studies. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers core foundations through Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People, Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis, Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis, Introduction to International Business, Management Development Programme 1, and Academic Skills. Year two continues with Management Development Programme 2, Analysing & Improving Operations, Managing Business Processes & Information Systems, and Course summary. Year three involves Management Development Programme 3, Understanding & Optimising Business Systems, and Knowledge & Innovation Management. The final year comprises Risk Analysis & Management, Business Analytics Using Data Mining, Business Process Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning, Management Science 4, and Electronic Commerce.
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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 114 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 28%
- Finance Professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 12%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 7%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 13%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 78%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 55%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal 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 Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- 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
- Course summary
- Management Development Programme 3
- Understanding & Optimising Business Systems
- Knowledge & Innovation Management
- Risk Analysis & Management
- Business Analytics Using Data Mining
- Business Process Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning
- Management Science 4
- Electronic Commerce
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Analysis and Technology & Finance at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £57,500.
What do graduates of BA Business Analysis and Technology & Finance at University of Strathclyde do next?
90% 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 & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
89% 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 & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 201 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Analysis and Technology & Finance 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 & Finance 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 & Finance at University of Strathclyde?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.