Banking and Finance with foundation year | Coventry University

Course summary

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 onwards will be from Coventry University main campus.

Foundation year
The foundation year aims to provide a credible broad-based preparatory course that will equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to study at degree level.

Degree
This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers in banking and finance. Build your understanding of financial markets, banking regulations, the principles of banking, and advanced issues in banking and risk management. Developing skills in these areas could help you tap career opportunities in investment banking, retail banking, compliance, trading, fund management, risk management, security and fraud prevention, advice, and sales and marketing.

Explore key theories of finance and banking and learn how they're applied to solve real-world problems.Learn important statistical software and tools widely used in the global banking industry.4Get hands-on experience with market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.4

Why you should study this course

Foundation year
Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level studyProvides a grounding in key areas of finance and economics.

Degree
You’ll have the opportunity to:

gain professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace) at no additional cost.2learn from guest speakers from banking and financial organisations.
access free maths and statistics support and advice through drop-in sessions led by knowledgeable staff.
learn from our experienced teaching team who bring experience from working in financial markets and institutions globally
get involved in student-led societies, such as the Investment Society and the Economics Society, run by the Your Students’ Unionbuild your network and take part in visits to financial institutions. Previous visits include Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.

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How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: N3DF
Institution code:: C85

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Additional information

Thursday 14 August 08:00-20:00,
Friday 15 August 08:00-18:00,
Saturday 16 August 10:00-16:00,
Sunday 17 August 10:00-16:00,
Monday 18 August onwards (weekdays only) 08:30-17:00