BA Business Enterprise
About this course
BA in Business Enterprise, a business degree centred on entrepreneurial principles, management practices, and venture creation. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Students can optionally undertake a year abroad. The first year covers core subjects 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. The second year focuses on applied business concepts with Management Development Programme 2, Creativity & Innovation Management, and New Venture Planning. The third year centres on individualised organisational experience through Management Development Programme 3, alongside Entrepreneurial Capital & Resources and Venture Management Strategy & Growth. The final year concludes with advanced studies including International Entrepreneurship, Issues & Trends in Entrepreneurship, Strategy Making for Social Impact, Enterprise Policy: Contemporary Challenges & Solutions, and an optional Research Project.
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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) IB: 36 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Skills SL5; Maths HL6 for combinations with Accounting; Maths/Maths studies SL6 for combinations with Finance)
What students say
Based on about 40 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 81%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 74%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 18%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System.
- Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
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
- Creativity & Innovation Management
- New Venture Planning
- Management Development Programme 3
- Entrepreneurial Capital & Resources
- Venture Management Strategy & Growth
- International Entrepreneurship
- Issues & Trends in Entrepreneurship
- Research Project
- Strategy Making for Social Impact
- Enterprise Policy: Contemporary Challenges & Solutions
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BA Business Enterprise 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 Enterprise at University of Strathclyde?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Business Enterprise at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Enterprise at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the EFMD Quality Improvement System. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
Does BA Business Enterprise 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 Enterprise at University of Strathclyde?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.