Program Overview

BSc Economics & Finance

The BSc Economics & Finance program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the financial sector and its relationship to the broader context of economics. This program aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in the constantly evolving financial industry.

About the Program

The program focuses on traditional economic theories, including macroeconomics, microeconomics, and quantitative methods, as well as heterodox methods that examine how economists think, analyze, and problem-solve. Students will develop their competency in quantitative and data analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking. They will also learn to communicate their findings and conclusions coherently, a crucial skill in business.

Why This Program

• A practical program that backs up theory with professional skill development
• Strong academic culture built on supporting and celebrating each other
• Ranked 8th in The Guardian University Guide for Economics (2023)

Progression Requirements

From IFP to Level 4:

1. Achieve a grade of 40% or more in all other modules.

What I Will Study

The program is structured into several levels, each with its own set of modules:

Foundation Year

• Fundamental of Business and Economics: 30 credits, Compulsory
• Intensive English for Academic Study 1 / Standard English for Academic study 1: 30 credits, Compulsory
• Selected Topics in Accounting and Management Theories: 30 credits, Compulsory
• Intensive English for Academic Study 2/ Project: 15 Credits, Compulsory
• Introduction to Finance and Developing New Business Enterprise: 15 Credits, Compulsory

Level Four

• Introduction to Microeconomics
• Introduction to Macroeconomics
• Foundations of Economic Analysis
• Economy and Society
• Principles of Finance
• Quantitative Methods in Economics

Level Five

• Exploring Business Ethics
• Econometrics
• Consumers, Firms and Markets
• Financial Markets and Instruments
• Business Finance
• Enhancing Employability in Finance
• Macroeconomics
• Business Economics Techniques

Level Six

• Research Methods: 0 credits
• Money, Banking and Finance: 15 credits
• Industrial Organisation: 15 credits
• Financial Aspects of International Business: 15 credits
• Anatomy of Financial Crises: 15 credits
• Dissertation: 30 credits
• Analysis of current issues in Finance: 30 credits

Level Seven (Work Placement Year)

Modules and credits for this level are not specified.

Career Opportunities

100% of University of Hertfordshire finance graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018-2019). The average salary of finance students 15 months after graduation is ｣24,000 (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2017-2018). Graduates have found work in the public and private sectors in roles such as Accountant, Finance Administrator, Billing Co-ordinator, Payroll Assistant, Fund Administrator, and Internship in Finance. Employers include HMRC, PWC, Citibank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Santander, and Hilton Worldwide. The program aims to teach not only the principles of financial and economic theory but also how to apply these theories in practical business environments, making graduates highly sought after in various industries.