Business Studies and Management, BA (Hons)

This Business Studies degree at the University of Stirling equips students with a strong foundation in business knowledge, skills, and competencies to build managerial expertise throughout their careers. The Management School has received a Bronze Charter from the Small Business Charter for its support of local economies and commitment to research-led teaching, with outputs rated internationally and many deemed world-leading. Faculty actively engage in current management research, ensuring relevant, debate-informed instruction.The program develops a broad understanding of business functions, structures, and external contexts, alongside practical skills for effective management. Students enhance analytical abilities to solve problems, use management software, assess risks, and optimize decisions. Key skills include critical thinking, teamwork, leadership, data analysis, and communication for implementing ideas. Options span over 28 modules, such as Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship, and Managing Change, preparing graduates for diverse sectors including industrial, commercial, and public.