Finance & Business Enterprise

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.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

Graduates specialising in business enterprise develop the skills to set up their own business and the entrepreneurial mindset and business skills required by organisations. you’ll have the potential to work in financial services, retail, consultancy and manufacturing with job titles such as analyst, business development manager and project manager. graduates who specialise in finance find employment in retail and investment banks, insurance, accountancy, public sector and business services as financial analysts, accountants and management trainees. the course is also useful for those considering a more general business career. some graduates will continue studying while in employment to gain relevant professional qualifications.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in Scotland have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. University of Strathclyde has partnerships with the following companies: