Finance BFin
Bachelor's degree
In Dundee
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Dundee (Scotland)
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
September
The globalization of products and financial markets, fast pace of information technology and dynamic new transaction models are creating a growing need for well-qualified graduates.
Challenging career opportunities exist in the securities and financial services industry, information systems, and corporate financial management.
Dundee focuses in particular on how large corporations use their funds to generate income and wealth in the future. You’ll learn how UK and overseas capital markets work in the wealth creation process and understand the context around their importance in the global economy.
You’ll be taught by staff who have either practical experience working in the financial sector or insights into financial practices through their research of and with analysts, company directors and market traders.
You’ll get the skills you need to work with leading financial institutions from a teaching team committed to providing a stimulating and supportive environment. You can join our Business Society which arranges events, an annual ball and career presentations from visiting firms.
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About this course
Many BFin students go on to work in the financial services sector either as analysts, fund managers or on the trading floors of investment banks. A large number take professional examinations such as those of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland or the Chartered Financial Analyst Association.
You’ll be able to make use of the university's dedicated careers service to help you to confidently prepare for your next career step.
BBBC (minimum) - ABBB (typical) at Higher. English and mathematics (Standard Grade at 2 or National 5/Intermediate2 at C) is recommended.
BCC (minimum) - BBB (typical) at A-Level. GCSE English and mathematics at B / 6 is recommended.
A relevant BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with DDM
he BFin is an accredited degree and provides exemptions from the following bodies’ professional examinations:
The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The Association of International Accountants (AIA)
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Subjects
- Financial Management
- Financial Accounting
- Capital Markets
- Systems
- Financial
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Accounting and Finance
- Financial Training
- Accounting
- Economic
Course programme
Level 1 - During the first year of both these courses, you’ll be undertaking a range of modules from Accounting and Finance together with the Economic Studies disciplines.
Level 2 - The previous year elements are further developed at this stage. Modules are designed to help you understand the role of finance in the business world and develop the techniques and skills required in making good financial decisions.
Level 3 - By this stage you’ll have the analytical skills to allow you to critically assess financial conditions and recognise potential problems. Demonstrating these abilities well in this junior Honours year will put you on a strong platform towards a good Honours classification. At this stage the syllabus begins to specialize between the two degree paths.
Level 4 – Now you have an element of choice in the modules you want to take, although one compulsory module remains from each discipline. At this stage learning becomes more specialized. You’ll be better able to identify your strengths and select the study areas that are going to best support your career ambitions.
ModulesYear 1 – Level 1 Core ModulesSemester 1
- AB11002 Introductory Financial Accounting
- EC11002 Global Economic Perspectives
- AB11009 Business Management & Information Systems
Semester 2
- AB12003 Introductory Management Accounting
- MA12003 Statistics and Probability
- EC12004 Foundations of Economic Analysis (Accountancy & Finance)
Semester 1
- AB21001 Financial Decision Analysis
- AB21002 Intermediate Financial Accounting
- EC21001 Microeconomics
Semester 2
- AB22004 Intermediate Financial Management
- AB22003 Intermediate Management Accounting
- EC22002 Macroeconomics & Economic Statistics
- AB30002 Advanced Financial Management
- AB30008 Taxation
- AB30012 International Capital Markets
- EC30001 Econometrics
- EC30011 Microeconomic Analysis
- AB40004 Financial Management Theory
- EC40010 Financial Economic Analysis
Plus - Students choose two modules from Accounting & Finance and one module from Economic Studies
Accounting & Finance – choose two modules from:
- AB30001 Advanced Financial Accounting
- AB30009 Financial Reporting Theory
- AB30014 Business Strategy & Policy
- AB40003 Social Responsibility
- AB40005 Financial Statement Analysis
- AB40010 Security Analysis and Portfolio Management
- AB40011 Dissertation
- AB40014 Fiscal Studies
Economic Studies – choose one module from:
- EC30003 Marketing
- EC30005 Financial Institutions
- EC30008 Human Resources
- EC30012 Macroeconomic Analysis
- EC40002 Government and Business
- EC40004 Economics of Globalisation
- EC40005 International Finance
- EC40006 Risk & Information
- EC40007 Business Strategy
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Finance BFin