Studying the BA AccountingÊand Business Analysis and Technology at the University of Strathclyde you will learn how to read and interpret accounting information in the annual reports of businesses and the financial information within the public sector and become familiar with the principles and practice of presenting information to those who manage all types of organisations.
Business analysis applies advanced analytical methods to business problems to help managers make better decisions, while technology is at the heart of all modern business.
Organisations need business graduates with expertise in business technology. Business analysts have an excellent general awareness of how a business works. TheyÕre also able to apply advanced analytical methods to deal with specific management issues.
A Business Analysis and Technology degree at Strathclyde is the first step towards full professional accreditation with the Operational Research Society of the UK.
You choose basic classes in business and other disciplines, alongside the Business SchoolÕs Management Development Programme. YouÕll study a wide variety of subjects and create a curriculum to suit your interests and needs.
You'll also have the opportunity to try new subjects, some of which you wonÕt have experienced at school or college. At the beginning of Year 2, you choose two subjects to continue studying in Years 2 and 3. YouÕll also select a third, ÔminorÕ subject and take further Management Development skills classes.
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
