ObjectivesThis course has been specifically designed for those wishing to pursue a broad range of career opportunities in business and financial services or related areas. Through the combination of carefully chosen core subjects, excellent work experience opportunities and exemptions from a wide range of professional bodies, you will gain a host of skills highly valued by potential employers.
Entry requirementsEntry Requirements Normally 240 points which must include two 6-unit awards or one 12-unit award or 160 credit points plus a Certificate/Diploma in Financial Services, plus GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or above.
Academic titleBA Business with Financial Services
Course descriptionCourse Structure
Year 1
Markets and Government
Managing Information for Business
Introduction to Business
Accountancy for Managers Business Operations
Introduction to Financial Services
Year 2
Developments in Banking and Finance
Management and Research Methods
Introductory Marketing
Personal Financial Planning
Markets and Europe
Plus one option from:
Small Business Enterprise and Planning
Organisational Behaviour
Year 3
Corporate and Business Strategy Business Dissertation
Investment and Portfolio Analysis
Monetary and Financial Framework
Plus one option from:
Financial Risk Management
European Business and its Environment
Work Placement in UK or abroad
Year 4 (Sandwich)
Business Policy
Business Dissertation
Investment and Portfolio Analysis
Monetary and Financial Framework
Plus one option from: Financial Risk Management
European Business and its Environment