Program Overview

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Business Management (Finance) with Foundation Year, BA Hons

Combine a Business Management degree with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Finance.

The programme aims to develop students' financial knowledge of organisations and the wider societal context in which they operate, as well as the skills necessary for making ethical, sustainable, and socially responsible financing and investment decisions at both the operational and strategic levels.

By the end of the degree you will have had the chance to gain a Microsoft Certification in Excel and Word, and Bloomberg Certificates such as Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals, Bloomberg Capital Concepts, and the ESG course.

The Business Management (Finance) degree is right for you if you want to develop a broader, more holistic view of businesses, with an emphasis on the financial operations and decision-making processes of modern corporations across various industries and commercial sectors. It is particularly relevant if you’re interested in a management and leadership role in the financial services industry.

UCAS points

112 (view full requirements)(full requirements below)

Course/institution codes

N134 G BAH/BMFin

School

Accounting, Finance and Economics

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

• 3 years full-time
• 4 years sandwich

Start month

September

Home* /international fees 2025/26

£5,760 /£17,500

What you should know about this course

• Gain a robust understanding of core business principles and key financial concepts, empowering you with the knowledge and skills to tackle a wide range of business challenges.
• The course is at the forefront of industry trends, integrating real-world case studies and guest lectures by industry professionals to provide a dynamic learning experience.
• Graduates will be well-prepared for impactful careers, especially in management consulting or in the financial services industries, in the finance sector and beyond.
• You will have a chance to work for a business through a placement, gaining real-world experience with either a well-established or newly emerging company.
• Study at our beautiful Greenwich campus, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, situated in London.

Accredited by the CMI.

• The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from £9,250 to £9,535 for 2025/26.

Home tuition fee limits: Find out more

What you will study

Full time

Sandwich

• Full time
• Sandwich

Year 0

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Introduction to Management (15 credits)
• Understanding International Business 1 (15 credits)
• Understanding International Business 2 (15 credits)
• Extended Project (30 credits)
• Software Tools for Academic Practice (15 credits)
• Leadership and Enterprise (15 credits)
• Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Discover Project Management (15 credits)
• International Business Environment (15 credits)
• Academic and Professional Communication (15 credits)
• Business Analytics & Visualisation (15 credits)
• Economics for Responsible Business (15 credits)
• Accounting and Finance for Business (15 credits)
• Managing Contemporary Organisations (15 credits)
• Principles of Marketing in a Global Context (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Business Ethics (15 credits)
• Organisational Analysis and Performance (15 credits)
• Financial Management (15 credits)
• Financial Markets (15 credits)
• Business Law (15 credits)
• Sustainable Operations Management (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Finance in a Global Context (15 credits)
• Financial Analysis for Business (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Climate Change and Investing (15 credits)
• Environmental Reporting & Footprinting (15 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Business Strategy (15 credits)
• Effective Leadership (15 credits)
• Corporate Finance (15 credits)
• Finance and Accounting Project (30 credits)
• Valuing Deals & Managing Risks (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• ESG Investing I (15 credits)
• Digital Risk Management (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• ESG Investing II (15 credits)
• Entrepreneurial Finance (15 credits)

Year 0

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Introduction to Management (15 credits)
• Understanding International Business 1 (15 credits)
• Understanding International Business 2 (15 credits)
• Extended Project (30 credits)
• Software Tools for Academic Practice (15 credits)
• Leadership and Enterprise (15 credits)
• Introduction to Ethics and Society (15 credits)

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Discover Project Management (15 credits)
• International Business Environment (15 credits)
• Academic and Professional Communication (15 credits)
• Business Analytics & Visualisation (15 credits)
• Economics for Responsible Business (15 credits)
• Accounting and Finance for Business (15 credits)
• Managing Contemporary Organisations (15 credits)
• Principles of Marketing in a Global Context (15 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Business Ethics (15 credits)
• Organisational Analysis and Performance (15 credits)
• Financial Management (15 credits)
• Financial Markets (15 credits)
• Business Law (15 credits)
• Sustainable Operations Management (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Finance in a Global Context (15 credits)
• Financial Analysis for Business (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• Climate Change and Investing (15 credits)
• Environmental Reporting & Footprinting (15 credits)

Year 3

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
• Work Placement (Business School)

Year 4

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Business Placement (One year) (30 credits)
• Business Strategy (15 credits)
• Effective Leadership (15 credits)
• Corporate Finance (15 credits)
• Finance and Accounting Project (30 credits)
• Valuing Deals & Managing Risks (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• ESG Investing I (15 credits)
• Digital Risk Management (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 15 credits from this list of options.

• ESG Investing II (15 credits)
• Entrepreneurial Finance (15 credits)

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• 112 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.
• In addition, you will need: GCSE Mathematics at grade 4/C and GCSE English Language/Literature at grade 4/C. Equivalent qualifications may be considered.

We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions policy.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us at .

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

Average intake per year is 40-50. Lecture sizes are normally 30-240, and seminars/tutorials are 15-30. This varies by module, if shared between degrees.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate self-study time (around 20-30 hours per week) to prepare for coursework, presentations and exams.

You can use Stockwell Street library and online resources to support further reading and research.

Overall workload

Your overall workload consists of contact hours (lectures, seminars, etc), independent learning, assessments, and field trips. Each credit equates to around 10 hours of study. Contact hours may vary depending on your modules.

In addition, during the week you can also:

• Attend additional support classes in some modules
• Attend guest lectures from industry experts
• Take part in employability and enterprise workshops
• Join student societies.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to provide feedback on assignments and to release examination results within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Cohort	Full-time	Part-time	Distance learning
Home*	£5,760	N/A	N/A
International	£17,500	N/A	N/A

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Other costs

Further costs may include (but are not limited to):

• Resources: you may need to purchase books for your studies, as well as specific computer software. Our Stockwell Street library offers a extensive range of books for loan, as well as access to journals and digital resources.
• Field Trips: If there are any field trips, students may need to pay their travel costs.

Scholarships and bursaries

We offer a wide range of financial help including scholarships and bursaries.

The Greenwich Bursary

This bursary is worth £700 for new undergraduate students with a low household income, entering Year 0 or 1 who meet the eligibility criteria.

EU Bursary

Following the UK's departure from the European Union, we are supporting new EU students by offering a substantial fee-reduction for studying.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

Work placements are optional, and you are responsible for arranging your placement with support from the university. Previous Greenwich Business School students have secured their placement year with organisations such as the NHS, Nomura, RSK, Charlton Athletic, Disney, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and more.

How long is my placement?

Sandwich placements are 9-12 months of full-time paid work. A sandwich year is taken between the second and third years of study.

What are the financial arrangements?

Sandwich placements are usually paid at competitive rates for entry level roles in your chosen industry. The Employability Service will only promote paid opportunities to you.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Career opportunities with a specialist financial focus are also available in general management across sectors such as financial and management consulting, banking, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, government, and non-profit organizations.

Are internships available?

The University’s Employability Team may advertise internship opportunities which are made available to the University and which the team feel are appropriate for University of Greenwich students. Internships are usually shorter opportunities ranging from 5 working days to 6 months and may be part-time or full-time. Depending on the nature and duration of the internship it may be something that can be done alongside study or it may be something that can only be done over the summer. If your internship is eligible, you can receive a Certificate of Industrial Studies.

Do you provide employability services?

Yes - Our Employability Service is here to bring you one step closer to your dream career through 1-2-1 guidance, flagship events and workshops, job opportunities, mentoring and more. Their service is free and tailored to ensure you have access to the best career opportunities. Find out more at:

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich, you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

Access study skills support through your academic tutor, our subject librarians and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need support to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

We also offer a range of activities to support you throughout your studies during GRE Fest, which includes several workshops that support our students and provide useful information.

All students will also be assigned an academic tutor as the first point of contact for any academic queries.

Support from the department

At Greenwich Business School, you can access comprehensive support through our dedicated teams. The GBS Student Support team handles course-related matters via the Digital Student Centre.

Our Faculty Student Advisors (FSAs) provide pastoral and welfare support to first-year students.

Interested in starting your own business? Our Generator Team helps students start and grow businesses, The Generator also runs the Enterprise Challenge and #GreHacks competition annually.

Visit our student helpdesk in Queen Mary Building (Room 240) Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, for in-person assistance.

Mode of study

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UK September 2025/26 (Full-time) UK September 2025/26 (Sandwich) International September 2025/26 (Full-time)

Course level | Undergraduate UCAS code | N134 G BAH/BMFin Duration | 3 years Location | Greenwich Campus

Apply now

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study full-time then you apply through the Universities and Colleges Admission Service (UCAS).

If you are a UK student or have settled/pre-settled status (EU) and you want to study part-time then you can apply directly via our online application form.

If you are from outside the UK, you can apply via UCAS, directly via our online application form or via one of our in-country representatives. If you require a student visa, you cannot study part-time at undergraduate level.

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