Course overview

Designed to equip you with a strong foundation in both business management and finance, this course blends theoretical knowledge and practical application. It should prepare you to thrive in tomorrow's dynamic global business environment.

Gain an understanding of business strategy, business organisation and management, financial regulation and governance, corporate and behavioural finance, and investment analysis. Learning skills in these areas could lead to career opportunities in investment management, wealth management, insurance, sales and marketing, consulting, Civil Service, the third sector, or even running your own business.

Apply business and financial theories and empirical methods to real-world scenarios by making appropriate use of data, abstraction and logical reasoning to analyse international business and financial events and issues.

Develop an understanding of the key areas in finance, such as corporate finance, personal finance, financial services, and investment.

Develop a range of transferable skills such as financial and digital literacy, communication skills, numeracy, problem-solving, time management, global competence, leadership, social responsibility, independent learning and teamwork.

Why you should study this course

• Develop business and financial acumen sought after by employers to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability.
• Gain hands-on experience of market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.
• You will have the opportunity for professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace).
• We endeavour to organise guest lectures with experts from banking and financial organisations.
• Access free maths and statistics support and advice through drop-in sessions with knowledgeable staff.