Business & Finance in University of West of Scotland, UK

Business & Finance in University of West of Scotland

GET READY FOR A CAREER IN MODERN BUSINESS

Understanding how an organisation is managed and funded is key to its survival and growth. And to succeed in business you’ll need a broad range of skills.  

The BA Business & Finance has been developed in partnership with industry, employers and professional associations to meet the challenges and demands of modern business.  

You will develop a clear understanding of the skills to successfully manage and organise a business. In addition, you’ll also gain core skills in finance to help you ensure that an organisation is run on a secure financial footing.

Our links to local and national organisations ensure that teaching and assessments focus on real companies and real issues that business managers are faced with.

The BA Business & Finance allows you to gain a part-exemption from professional accountancy exams. This means that if you go on to complete professional exams with ACCA or CIMA, it will take less time and money.

PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Work placement opportunities available through the School of Business & Enterprise allow students to put theory into practice in real-world business environments.

BUSINESS & ENTERPRISE

UWS offers professionally focused Business courses, providing students with sought-after skillsets to succeed in commerce and industry. 

We place a high value on promoting entrepreneurship, partnering with the Princes Trust to support our business students to become self-employed or to set up their own business.

Our recent graduates are now working with some of the biggest names in business including RBS, Shell, Ford and IBM.

COURSE DETAILS

The BA Business & Finance course provides a mix of specialist and generic transferable skills essential for your career, whether in business, management or finance. A variety of teaching and learning approaches are used including lectures, tutorials, practical workshops and are focused on the practical aspects of business and finance.  

Our highly qualified and experienced team of teaching staff, supported by industry guest speakers, will deepen your understanding of business and finance. They will help you to understand the range of career options and professional accreditation that will be available to you upon completion. 

CAREER PROSPECTS

Jobs

With the BA Business & Finance at UWS you can tailor your degree to focus on areas that are related to your future career aspirations, such as enterprise and entrepreneurship, marketing or human resources. UWS graduates are well prepared for a successful career in business, management and finance.

Further Study

Some graduates choose further study, leading to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA).

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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