Business Enterprise & Finance - BA (Hons)

University of Strathclyde

Study with usDevelop the skills and expertise required to set up your own business and the entrepreneurship required by organisationsGain valuable industry experience in Years 3 and 4, working with placement companiesLearn from the experiences of our guest lecturers who include industrial contacts and alumniGain real-world skills, which are valued by employers, through taking part in student competitions in which you will plan and develop a business ideaWhy this course?Business Enterprise is about the creation of wealth, creativity and resourcefulness and exploiting change.This course is designed for students who want to start a new enterprise, those who want to take over the management of an existing business and those who are aiming for leadership positions.The Finance aspect of this degree will give you the skills for a career in financial services such as banking, investment management, pension fund management, and insurance as well as a wide range of business organisations. It will also be invaluable in helping you make personal financial decisions.This programme will allow you to develop an awareness of academic and practitioner perspectives and apply them in real-life settings. It will also give you the real-world skills that are highly valued in a competitive employment market.AssessmentThe majority of classes involve a final unseen exam which is normally at the end of the semester. This is normally supplemented by individual and/or group coursework.Students normally have one opportunity to be re-assessed for a failed class. Exam resits normally take place during the summer.A range of assessment techniques are used including:business reportscase studiesessayspresentationsindividual and group projectslearning journalspeer assessments