Why this course?
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. They’re also able to apply advanced analytical methods to deal with specific management issues.
In response to employers, studying Hospitality & Tourism Management here at Strathclyde gives you the chance to study this subject in the context of management, strategy, marketing, enterprise, economics and ethics.
This degree will prepare you for leadership roles in this dynamic industry which generates £5 billion to the Scottish economy and creates one in 10 jobs. You’ll have the skills to manage operations and business across a range of industries including hospitality, tourism and events.
What you’ll study
Business Analysis & Technology
Year 1
We'll introduce you to key managerial and operational issues and techniques. A wide range of modelling techniques will be discussed and aspects of the practical problems and opportunities of technology use in business highlighted.
Years 2 & 3
These classes demonstrate the use of analytical models and problem-structuring methods in real business contexts as well as providing you with an understanding of the management challenges caused by technological innovation.
Through individual and teamwork, you'll develop practical skills in the practice of management. The classes develop specific modelling techniques and provide the basics of operations management as well as delivering knowledge of how information systems can be used to support managers.
Year 4 (Honours)
You'll have the opportunity to undertake a major project for a client organisation. You'll also take classes covering subjects such as management science, electronic commerce, business process integration with ERP, business analytics with data mining, project management, risk analysis & management. Subjects are revised to reflect topical developments in the use of technology by business as well as the research interests of staff.
Hospitality & Tourism Management
Year 1
You’ll be introduced to the basic concepts, issues and features of hospitality, tourism, cultural heritage, festivals and events.
Year 2
Classes include Service Encounter Management and Destination Positioning & Management.
Year 3
You’ll have the chance to put theory into practice planning and executing a corporate, entertainment or charitable event.
Year 4
The core class is Tourism Analysis & Case Studies as well as a choice of other classes. You’ll also undertake a dissertation on the hospitality and tourism topic of your choice.
Triple-accredited business school
Course content
In Year 1 you'll study a range of business disciplines across four subject modules, plus three core integrating modules in international business, business knowledge and skills (via the Management Development Programme) and academic skills. This will provide you with a foundation in business and enable you to appreciate how your chosen specialism fits with other business subjects. From Year 2 you'll take modules in the subjects in which you choose to specialise.The Management Development Programme (MDP) is a central element of the undergraduate programme in the Strathclyde Business School. The programme runs for the first three years of the BA degree and is driven by real business problems. The approach to learning is active problem-based, with students working in project teams. The MDP provides an opportunity to integrate the knowledge and experience gained from your business subjects. Each year of MDP focuses on different aspects of business and the content of MDP is constantly evolving and being updated and enhanced.
Alongside the MDP you'll also take an Academic Skills module which will equip you with essential key skills to support your studies.
Careers
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.
Graduates who specialise in Hospitality & Tourism Management have a combination of practical and business skills.
Our graduates find jobs into the hotel industry and the service sector with job titles such as:
- Manager
- Restaurant Supervisor
- Trainee Accountant
Year 1
- Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
- Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Finance & Accounting
- Introduction to International Business
- Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology
- Management Development Programme 1
- Academic Skills
Year 2
- Management Development Programme 2
Marketing
Semester 1
- Understanding Consumers & Markets
Semester 2
- Services & Retail Marketing
Hospitality & Tourism
- Service Encounter Management
- Destination Marketing Management
Year 3
- Management Development Programme 2
Marketing
Semester 1
- Understanding Consumers & Markets
Semester 2
- Services & Retail Marketing
Hospitality & Tourism
- Service Encounter Management
- Destination Marketing Management
Year 4
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