Business Analysis and Technology and Economics (Hons) University of Strathclyde

Overview

The BA in Business Analysis and Technology and Economics (Hons) at The University of Strathclyde applies advanced analytical methods to business problems to help managers make better decisions.

Technology is at the heart of all modern business. 

Following the recent global economic crisis, economics is more important and relevant than ever. Decisions on money, banking, interest rates, taxation and government spending affect us all, with global consequences.

Economics aims to understand the activities of the different agents in the economy – consumers, producers and the government – and how they all fit together.

Our degree will give you the ability to explain complex data in simple terms to different audiences. You’ll also develop excellent mathematical, statistical and problem-solving skills.

Careers:

Business Analysis & Technology

The best performing companies look for very high levels of problem-solving ability, numeracy, technology, business awareness and teamwork in their new employees.

Business analysis & technology delivers this to a much greater extent than many other courses in business and management.

A significant number of well-known companies specifically target graduates from Strathclyde Business School, and from the area of management science in particular. Companies employing our graduates include:

• consultancy companies such as Accenture Consulting, PA Consulting and Capgemini

• financial services providers such as The Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Life and Goldman Sachs

• consumer goods companies such as Procter & Gamble and Unilever

• supermarkets such as Tesco and Morrisons

• other companies including British Airways, Scottish Power, BT, BAE Systems and public sector organisations such as the NHS

Job titles vary and may include Business Consultant, Business Analyst, Operations Manager and Risk Manager.

Economics

Economists can work across many different industries and often go on to specialise in individual areas, such as agriculture and manufacturing.

Recent Economics graduates have gone on to work in accountancy and business services, retail and investment banking, insurance, government and industry, with job titles such as economist, auditor, management accountant, business analyst, investment analyst, risk consultant and commercial manager.

Accreditation

AMBA, AACSB and EQUIS