BA Business Analysis and Technology & Hospitality and Tourism Management
About this course
BA in Business Analysis and Technology & Hospitality and Tourism Management, a joint honours degree combining analytical business methods with the study of tourism and hospitality operations. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad as part of their studies. The first year establishes fundamental concepts through Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis, Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People, Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship, and Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis. The second year develops applied capabilities through Analysing & Improving Operations, Managing Business Processes & Information Systems, Service Encounter Management, and Destination Marketing Management. Third-year study focuses on organisational contexts via Understanding & Optimising Business Systems, Knowledge & Innovation Management, Industry Placement, and Events Management. The final year examines advanced operations and strategy through Risk Analysis & Management, Business Analytics Using Data Mining, Business Process Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning, and Strategy & Leadership.
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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, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 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: 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 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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 Tourism Studies and Managing People
- 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
- Service Encounter Management
- Destination Marketing Management
- Management Development Programme 3
- Understanding & Optimising Business Systems
- Knowledge & Innovation Management
- Industry Placement
- Events Management
- Internationalisation of Tourism Products and Services
- Risk Analysis & Management
- Business Analytics Using Data Mining
- Business Process Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning
- Management Science 4
- Hospitality & Tourism Analysis: Case Studies & Case Histories
- Being an Ethical Manager
- Management, Enterprise & the Rise of the Global Economy
- Strategy & Leadership
- Family Business: Theory & Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Analysis and Technology & Hospitality and Tourism Management 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.
What do graduates of BA Business Analysis and Technology & Hospitality and Tourism Management 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 & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
95% 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 & Hospitality and Tourism Management 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 & Hospitality and Tourism Management 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 & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Business Analysis and Technology & Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Strathclyde?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.