Business Studies and Politics Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Business graduates are in high demand. They possess the necessary skills to help businesses navigate complex environments (Source: TargetJobs).

This degree will give you a strong foundation for the world of business. You’ll gain a broad business knowledge and the freedom to tailor the degree to your interests.

You’ll learn about entrepreneurial thinking, strategic management and business structure. You’ll explore the role of technology – from social media to artificial intelligence. We also focus on the importance of responsible business and sustainability as key business values. This course will give you versatile skills, so you are ready for a career in a variety of industries.

This business degree gives you the practical, transferable skills valued by employers.

* Learn to apply problem solving skills and concepts in the real-world.

* Take part in business simulations.

* You can complete a live consultancy project.

* Solve real organisational challenges.

* Building a strong professional profile.

* Develop career skills such as communication, project management, leadership, confidence and technology assessment.

* Work directly with local business through our Stirling Business Lab.

We ensure your skills are always in tune with the business world through our industry links. You’ll hear guest lectures from business leaders and innovative thinkers. There are opportunities to network with business professionals. We are linked to entrepreneurs and business technology trainers from the:

* Scottish Business Network

* BAE systems

* BP

* Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)

* the emerging space industry

We have further connections to business and technology policymakers at the Scottish and UK Government, and the BBC. We also work with leading academic scholars in the fields of innovation, management, and organisation.

Business operates in a fast-changing modern world. With AI, geopolitical challenges, and climate change, businesses must be agile. You’ll understand how organisations work and how they must evolve for the future. You’ll learn about strategic management, the challenge of change and integrating new technology.

We make sure you have the mindset and analytical skills needed to navigate and shape the evolving business landscape.

The University of Stirling is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB International is the world's largest global standard-setting body for business education. Only 6% of the world’s leading business schools achieve this accreditation. This recognises our excellence in business education and societal impact.

Politics

Politics is more than just politicians; it’s also about power and the issues that define our every day lives. It shapes our society and our everyday lives, and asks fundamental questions about society, governance, freedom, and equality.

Our Politics degree engages with some of the world’s most pressing global issues and political challenges. You’ll address the big questions: what is the nature of freedom in our contemporary societies? When are wars just? What should we do about climate change? How is the policy that affects our daily lives made, by who - and how do we challenge it?

At Stirling, our Politics degrees aim to equip you to navigate the political world of the 21st Century, giving you the understanding of the issues, debates, and dilemmas that mark our era – at a time where that could hardly be more important.