Program Overview

This is a specialist course that seeks to educate and prepare you for a range of careers within the finance profession. It aims to provide you with specialist financial skills and knowledge – everything from derivatives, portfolio theory and risk management, to financial modelling, governance and ethical finance.

• Three pathways enable you to tailor the course to an area of specialist interest
• Development of skills and knowledge to suit globally-orientated, enterprising financial working environments
• The chance to integrate theoretical and practical learnings
• You will have the option to apply for a ‘professional experience’ opportunity*, designed to further develop your skills and knowledge with the aim of maximising your employability prospects. See modules for more information.

Why you should study this course

• By studying this course you can expect to develop the skills and knowledge needed, to successfully operate in a financial world of constant transformation and increasing complexity.
• Once you’ve completed semester one, the three dedicated pathways: finance, banking and investment management, represent a chance for you to focus on a particular area of interest.
• Additionally, there will be opportunities for you to practise financial, statistical and econometric analysis, as well as explore how to interpret, evaluate and communicate financial information in real-life business situations.
• This course is accredited1 by the Chartered Management Institute and includes a module that provides you with the opportunity to gain a Level 7 Certificate in Strategic Leadership and Management.