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Finance and Investment BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Sheffield ()
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
3 Years
Attain in-depth knowledge of markets, finance and investment.Take an optional placement year for hands-on industry experience.Gain a professional qualification from the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI).Develop the theoretical and practical grounding needed for a career in the finance industry. Covering key areas essential to the field such as regulation, derivatives and mergers, with the option for valuable industry experience, you'll be well placed for a rewarding professional life post-graduation.
About this course
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:BBC at A Level DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies.
Reviews
Subjects
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Risk
- Financial Services
- Risk Management
- Portfolio Management
- Options
- Investment
- International
- Finance
- Financial
- Industry
- IT risk
- Financial Training
- Derivatives
Course programme
Our lecturers are experts in the finance and investment industry, and there are regular guest speakers to provide further insight still. Working independently and collaboratively, you apply your knowledge to practical situations, both on campus and in the field.
You learn through
lectures and seminars placement year yearly employability module to strengthen your CV guest lecture interactive sessions live market scenarios real -life corporate projects and activities case studies and course work group work and presentations varied, stimulating assessments
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to embark upon a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.Our strong ties with regional, national and international employers can provide you with placements in banking organisations, international corporations and finance departments across the globe. Previous placements have taken place in Kuwait and the USA, and have included companies such as Dyson, Charles Stanley Wealth Management, Lloyds Banking Group and Hargreaves Lansdown.
Networking opportunities
With guest lecturers and an optional placement year, this degree will provide excellent opportunities to make lasting contacts and network effectively.
Finance and Investment BA (Hons)