BA (Hons) Finance and Hospitality and Tourism Management in Glasgow United Kingdom | University of Strathclyde

Join our program to study Hospitality & Tourism Management, exploring key areas like management strategies, marketing, business ventures, economic principles, and ethical considerations. Become involved in a thriving sector that contributes £5 billion annually to Scotland's economy and provides employment for 1 in 10 workers. Develop expertise for careers in banking, investment management, pension funds, and insurance. Our Finance program is distinguished by its IMC Advantage recognition. Why choose this course? Our finance curriculum stands out in Scotland for its comprehensive coverage of financial topics. You'll study investment fundamentals, business financing, decision-making processes, and securities analysis including stocks and bonds. A Finance degree equips you for roles in financial services such as banking, asset management, pension administration, and insurance. Through Hospitality & Tourism Management, you'll examine this field through the lenses of strategic management, marketing, entrepreneurship, economics, and ethics. This program prepares you for leadership positions in a vibrant industry that significantly boosts Scotland's economy and workforce. You'll gain operational and business management skills applicable across hospitality, tourism, and event sectors. Assessment methods Most courses conclude with a final exam at the semester's end, typically combined with individual or group coursework assignments. Students who don't pass a class initially get one reassessment opportunity, usually during summer resit exams. Career prospects Finance alumni often become financial analysts or investment managers at institutions like commercial banks, pension funds, insurers, and brokerage firms. Prominent employers of our graduates include BlackRock, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, PwC, National Australia Group, and Morgan Stanley. The degree also supports general business careers, with many graduates entering accounting firms or pursuing professional accounting certifications. Hospitality & Tourism Management graduates possess both practical and analytical abilities, enabling them to identify and address consumer demands effectively. They secure positions across the hotel industry and service sector, with roles ranging from graduate trainees and managers to restaurant supervisors and accounting trainees.