Program Overview

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Key information

Overview

The BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management is a three-year undergraduate degree that equips students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in the finance and investment industry.

Accreditation

The program is accredited by several professional bodies, including the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).

Course objectives

The program aims to provide students with a detailed knowledge of financial markets, investment analysis, and risk management. Students will learn how to apply academic and vocational skills to investment and risk management problems, and comprehend the role and functions of modern financial intermediaries and investment markets.

Course structure

The program consists of three years of study, with the first year being common across all three finance courses. The second year introduces econometrics and its application to modeling and testing in finance, while the third year focuses on specialized topics such as asset management, derivatives, and financial risk management.

Assessment methods

The program uses a combination of exams and coursework to assess student learning. The first year contributes 10% to the final degree classification, the second year 30%, and the final year 60%.

Entry requirements

The program requires students to have a strong foundation in mathematics and English language. The specific entry requirements vary depending on the country and qualification, but generally include a minimum grade of 85% in mathematics and 80% in English language.

English language requirements

The program requires students to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition fees

The tuition fees for the program are £9,535 per year for UK students and £27,000 per year for international students.

Scholarships and bursaries

The program offers various scholarships and bursaries to support students, including the Bayes Business School Scholarship and the City St George's Scholarship.

Student life

The program is based in London, which provides students with access to a wide range of cultural, social, and professional opportunities. The university offers a range of support services, including accommodation, student support, and language courses.

Apply

Applications for the program should be made through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The UCAS institution code is C60, and the UCAS course code is N390/N319 with professional placement.

Contact us

For more information about the program, please contact the Bayes Business School undergraduate admissions team.

Course content

Year 1

The first year of the program is common across all three finance courses and provides students with a strong foundation in financial markets, banking, economics, and quantitative methods.

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

Year 2

The second year of the program introduces econometrics and its application to modeling and testing in finance.

• Asset management
• Corporate finance and valuation
• Derivatives
• Financial econometrics
• Intermediate financial accounting 1
• Portfolio Theory and Investment Valuation

Year 3

The third year of the program focuses on specialized topics such as asset management, derivatives, and financial risk management.

• Fixed income portfolio management
• Asset liability management
• Final year project
• Banking regulation
• Financial services regulation
• Monetary economics
• Fixed Income Portfolio Management
• Bank strategy and management
• Corporate restructuring
• Emerging Markets
• Financial Engineering
• Advanced Financial Forecasting
• General Insurance
• Micro-Placements
• Shipping Economics and Finance
• Integrated Professional Training
• Summer Internship
• Alternative Investments and Private Equities
• Environmental, Social and Governance topics in Banking and Finance
• Energy and Commodities
• Real Estate: Principles and Practice
• Fintech in Banking and Finance

Placements

The program offers students the opportunity to undertake a one-year paid work placement during the third year of a four-year sandwich degree program.

Careers

The program prepares students for a wide range of careers in the finance and investment industry, including investment analysis, portfolio management, risk management, and financial regulation.

Fees & funding

The tuition fees for the program are £9,535 per year for UK students and £27,000 per year for international students. The program offers various scholarships and bursaries to support students.

Entry requirements

The program requires students to have a strong foundation in mathematics and English language. The specific entry requirements vary depending on the country and qualification, but generally include a minimum grade of 85% in mathematics and 80% in English language.

English language requirements

The program requires students to have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent.

Student life

The program is based in London, which provides students with access to a wide range of cultural, social, and professional opportunities. The university offers a range of support services, including accommodation, student support, and language courses.

Apply

Applications for the program should be made through UCAS, the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. The UCAS institution code is C60, and the UCAS course code is N390/N319 with professional placement.

Contact us

For more information about the program, please contact the Bayes Business School undergraduate admissions team.