BA (Hons) Business Studies with Finance (Sandwich)

This course will provide a broad understanding of the business world, both domestically and internationally, giving you a major advantage as you seek to enter the employment market. You’ll also have the valuable opportunity to put theory into practice with a year-long industry placement. By specialising in finance you'll gain excellent numerical, statistical and analytical skills required for a career in finance and accounting. You'll develop transferable skills in communication, presentation, group working and analysis. You'll also get the opportunity to study abroad for a trimester, preparing you for an international business career. This is a full-time course studied over four years. You’ll learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and through independent study. What you study Year 1 Principles of Economics Accounting for Business Research and Business Skills Introduction to the Financial Services Sector Behavioural Studies Marketing Year 2 Business and Management Challenges Managerial Finance Financial Management Introduction to Human Resource Management Strategic Appraisal World Economy Year 3 Work-based Learning (-week placement) Year 4 Corporate Financial Management or Taxation Issues in Finance or Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership in a Changing Environment Business Strategy and Sustainable Development Dissertation Work placement A compulsory approved work placement in Year 3. Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.