Finance BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

The Finance BSc (Hons) program equips students with strong quantitative techniques and a deep understanding of finance theory. It combines practical applications with a solid foundation in financial markets, institutions, and instruments, preparing graduates for careers in the financial services industry or further postgraduate study.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Finance BSc (Hons):

This program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in the post-financial crisis world. Students will gain a deep understanding of quantitative techniques, allowing them to learn and adapt new methods in any field of finance.

Objectives:

• Develop strong quantitative techniques
• Gain the ability to learn and adapt new techniques in any field of finance
• Understand how to help senior management draft or deliver strategy
• Deepen understanding of the various functions in a financial institution
• Demonstrate a good knowledge of the major theoretical tools and theories of finance, and their relevance and application to theoretical and practical problems, their assumptions and weaknesses, and the ability to propose alternatives

Description:

The program combines a strong foundation in finance theory with practical applications, equipping students for a career in the financial services industry.

Outline:

Course structure:

• 3 years of full-time study
• 8 core modules in year 1
• 6 core and 2 elective modules in year 2
• 3 core and 5 elective modules in year 3 (or 4 core and 4 elective modules if choosing the final year project)

Course schedule:

The program provides a comprehensive understanding of financial markets, institutions, instruments, and quantitative techniques.

Year 1:

• Banking and financial institutions
• Finance and investment
• Introductory financial accounting
• Macroeconomics
• Mathematics for finance
• Microeconomics
• Statistics for finance
• Critical thinking and Business skills

Year 2:

• Corporate finance and valuation
• Derivatives
• Financial econometrics
• Intermediate financial accounting
• Company valuation
• Corporate risk management

Electives (Year 2 and 3):

• Portfolio theory and investment valuation
• Asset management
• International banking
• Bank risk management
• Intermediate financial accounting 2
• Risk analysis and modelling
• Fundamentals of Management Accounting
• The Role of Environmental, Social and Governance in Banking and Finance
• Machine Learning for Finance
• Programming in Python

Year 3:

• Corporate Restructuring
• Alternative Investments and Private Equity
• Final year project (optional)

Modules:

Each module has a detailed description with learning objectives, content outline, assessment methods, and learning and teaching strategies.

Assessment:

• Coursework: essays, case studies, presentations, group projects
• Unseen written examinations
• Online quizzes and tests
• Class tests

Percentage of course assessed by coursework:

Year 1: 70% coursework, 30% written exams Year 2: 74% coursework, 26% written exams Year 3: 53% coursework, 4% practical, 43% written exams

Teaching:

• A combination of lectures, tutorials, and seminars
• Strong emphasis on interactive learning and real-world applications
• Access to expert faculty and industry practitioners

Careers:

Graduates can pursue careers in a variety of sectors such as investment banking, asset management, hedge funds, private equity, and consulting.

Other:

• The program is offered in the heart of London's financial district, offering students access to a wealth of resources and opportunities.
• The program is accredited by several professional bodies, providing exemptions from some professional exams.

UK/Home fee September 2024 entry £9,250 per year Tuition fees are subject to annual change. International fee September 2024 entry £24,500 per year Tuition fees are subject to annual change.