BA Hons Business Analysis and Technology & Mathematics and Statistics

Program Overview

This triple-accredited business program in Business Analysis & Technology equips students with analytical skills in economics, business, and mathematics, preparing them for careers such as business consultant, analyst, or risk manager. Flexible course structure and collaborative learning approaches enhance practical experience, including projects with external corporate partners and an optional major project. The program's rigorous assessment process emphasizes both knowledge and skills through coursework, assignments, presentations, and written exams.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Year 1
• Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology
• Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
• Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
• Management Development Programme 1
• Academic Skills
• Year 2
• Analysing & Improving Operations
• Managing Business Processes & Information Systems
• Linear Algebra & Differential Equations
• Probability & Statistical Inference
• Mathematical & Statistical Computing
• Management Development Programme 2
• Year 3
• Understanding & Optimising Business Systems
• Knowledge & Innovation Management
• Differential Equations
• Inference & Regression Modelling
• Management Development Programme 3
• Year 4 (Honours)
• Management Science 4
• Business Analytics Using Data Mining
• Business Process Integration with Enterprise Resource Planning
• Risk Analysis & Management
• Communicating Mathematics & Statistics

Assessment:

• Continuous and summative assessment
• Knowledge, understanding, and subject-specific skills assessed by coursework, assignment, reports, presentations, and written examinations

Teaching:

• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Seminars
• Team-based projects
• Online materials
• Interactive sessions
• External contributors from partnership corporate organizations

Careers:

• Business consultant
• Business analyst
• Operations manager
• Risk manager
• Economist
• Investment analyst
• Numerical analyst
• Statistician
• Actuary
• Manager
• Teacher

Other:

• Triple-accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
• Flexible degree structure enables transfer between courses
• Opportunity to undertake a major project for a client organization
• Honours-year project may be in business analysis & technology, mathematics, or statistics

Fees and funding

All fees quoted are for full-time courses and per academic year unless stated otherwise. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter. All fees are in £ sterling, unless otherwise stated, and may be subject to revision.

Annual revision of fees

Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that tuition fees are revised annually and may increase in subsequent years of study. Annual increases will generally reflect UK inflation rates and increases to programme delivery costs.Fees for students who meet the relevant residence requirements in Scotland are subject to confirmation by the Scottish Funding Council.

£1,820

£9,250

assuming no change in fees policy over the period, the total amount payable by undergraduate students will be capped. For students commencing study in 2024/25, this is capped at £27,750 (with the exception of the MPharm and integrated Masters programmes), MPharm students pay £9,250 for each of the four years. Students studying on integrated Masters degree programmes pay an additional £9,250 for the Masters year with the exception of those undertaking a full-year industrial placement where a separate placement fee will apply.

Additional costs

International students

International students may have associated visa and immigration costs.

Business Analysis and Technology

Course materials & costs

UG & Hons materials comprise both textbooks and course handbooks. All of the compulsory handbooks are available to students free on the VLE. Some classes may have a recommended core textbook which you may wish to purchase but copies will be available in the University Library. Cost of binding Hons dissertation.

Placements & field trips

Our clients normally cover travel costs for those students who have their final year project with them. In rare occasions where this is not covered the travelling costs depend on the distance and frequency of travelling during the project time. Students are not expected to bear significant costs in these rare cases.

Other costs

Honours students are required to submit 2 hard-copy dissertations. An average cost will be approximately £10 to £15 Graduation gown hire

Mathematics & Statistics

Course materials & costs

Class materials (lecture notes and exercise sheets) for the majority of Mathematics & Statistics classes are available free to download. For some classes, students may need access to a textbook. Textbook costs are typically in the £20 to £60 price range. These prices are dependent on format (e-book, soft or hardback) and whether bought new or second hand.

Other costs

£40 returnable deposit for PRS handsets.