BA Business Enterprise & Economics
About this course
BA in Business Enterprise & Economics is an undergraduate degree exploring the intersection of commercial enterprise, management and economic systems. Core topics include Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. Students have the option to undertake a year abroad during their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship, Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis, Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis, and Management Development Programme 1. The second year progresses with Creativity & Innovation Management, New Venture Planning, Intermediate Microeconomics, and Macroeconomics 2. The third year advances into practical and theoretical study through Entrepreneurial Capital & Resources, Venture Management Strategy & Growth, Topics in Microeconomics with Cross Section Econometrics, and Macroeconomics 3. The final year includes advanced study in Enterprise Policy: Contemporary Challenges & Solutions, International Entrepreneurship, and Strategy Making for Social Impact, alongside a research project or dissertation option. Optional modules allow students to further specialise in areas such as Microeconomics 4, Macroeconomics 4, Introduction to Econometrics, Economics of Firms & Industries, Industrial Economics, Applied Econometrics, Financial Development & Economic Growth, Behavioural Economics, and Natural Resource, Environmental & Energy Economics.
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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 25 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 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Further study: 15%
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: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 12%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 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 Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Economics & Business Analysis
- Introduction to International Business
- Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
- Management Development Programme 2
- Creativity & Innovation Management
- New Venture Planning
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Macroeconomics 2
- Management Development Programme 3
- Entrepreneurial Capital & Resources
- Venture Management Strategy & Growth
- Topics in Microeconomics with Cross Section Econometrics
- Macroeconomics 3
- Enterprise Policy: Contemporary Challenges & Solutions
- International Entrepreneurship
- Issues & Trends in Entrepreneurship
- Research Project
- Strategy Making for Social Impact
- 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
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Business Enterprise & Economics at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £43,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £57,000. The £43,500 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of BA Business Enterprise & Economics 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 & Economics 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 & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 184 UCAS points.
Is BA Business Enterprise & 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 Enterprise & 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 Enterprise & Economics at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.