Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Course Overview:

The BBA programme offered by Heriot-Watt University provides a broad grounding in all of the key business disciplines such as accounting, economics, finance and management. Students choose from a wide range of specialised subjects, so you can tailor your degree to your own career needs.
Graduates with the BBA will be equipped to excel in a range of management and professional positions. For those considering a career in Accountancy there is the opportunity of partial exemptions from professional examinations.

Course ID:

BBA 001

Course Level:

Bachelor Degrees

Awarding Body:

Heriot Watt University

Area of Study:

Business & Management

Course Details

Entry Requirements

Stage 1 entry:

GCE A-levels BB, CCD or equivalent

Students with prior qualifications may be eligible for course exemptions or direct entry and should ask their Approved Learning Partner for guidance. Mature applicants with relevant work experience are also considered on a case by case basis.

Entrants should also be competent in English language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).

Stage 2 entry:

Successful completion of stage 1 HW degree. Or
Successful completion of level 5 ABE or other internationally recognized diploma.

Stage 3 entry:

Successful completion of stage 2 HW degree. Or
Successful completion of ABE advanced level – level 6 Or other internationally recognized advanced diploma.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS:

STAGE ONE

MANDATORY SUBJECTS:

Introduction to Accounting 1 & 2
Introduction to Economics 1 & 2
Introduction to Management 1 & 2
Introduction to Finance module 1 & Introduction to Banking and Financial Services

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

(none)

STAGE TWO

MANDATORY SUBJECTS: