Business and Finance

Develop the core skills in finance and business strategy you need to pursue a rewarding career in finance, consulting, business management and related areas.

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.

• The Students’ Union run student-led societies such as the Investment Society, the Economics Society and the Coventry Business Club Society.

• Network with like-minded professionals and visit key financial institutions, included Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.

This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.

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Course Modules

This course has a common first year.

The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Common first year courses:

Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)
Business Economics BSc (Hons)
Economics BSc (Hons)
Finance and Investment BSc (Hons)
Financial Economics BSc (Hons)
Global Financial Planning BSc (Hons)

Year One
Principles of Economics - 30 Credits
Quanititative and Academic Skills - 30 Credits
Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits
Principles of Finance - 30 Credits

Year Two
Applied Econometrics and Research Skills - 30 Credits
Corporate and Behavioural Finance - 30 Credits
Financial Regulation and Governance - 30 Credits
Business Organisation and Management - 30 Credits

Placement Year
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Final Year
Investment Analysis - 30 Credits
Business Strategy - 30 Credits
Undergraduate Project - 30 Credits
Insurance and Pensions - 30 Credits [Choose one from two modules]
Management of Ecommerce - 30 Credits [Choose one from two modules]

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Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Chartered Insurance Institute
• AACSB International
• Chartered Association of Business Schools
• Small Business Charter
• Business Graduates Association
• European Foundation for Management Development