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Financial Trading and Investment Management with Foundation Year BSc
Bachelor's degree
In Sheffield ()
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Duration
Flexible
Study your foundation year, then progress to the full degree.Develop important business skills from the very first day.Undertake applied projects and explore different ways of working.This foundation year has been designed to enhance your knowledge in advance of undergraduate study.
About this course
You'll study a range of topics, and apply your skills on rewarding projects and assignments. After completing your foundation, you'll have everything you need for full honours degree study, and progress directly onto the BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management course.
The course is suitable if you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) Financial Trading and Investment Management course, or you want extra preparation before starting degree-level study. You share the first year with other Sheffield Business School foundation year students, then move on to the degree.
This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC National qualifications excluding general studies For example:CC at A LevelMPP in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels and EPQ.
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Subjects
- Financial Management
- Financial Risk
- Networking
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Services
- Investment Management
- Trading
- Investment
- Financial Advisor
- Financial
- Financial Training
Course programme
You will learn in a supportive, challenging and exciting environment. You will be based in Sheffield Business School — a vibrant, dynamic setting with excellent facilities located in the heart of the city.
You learn through
lectures and seminars case studies presentations
self-directed studywork placements activities and eventsIn the foundation year, you'll study wider business topics, while specialising in your chosen subject area.
You'll learn useful skills such as academic writing, work in diverse teams and learn to utilise a wide variety of data sources. In doing so, you'll fully prepare yourself for undergraduate study.
Applied learning
Degree preparation
After the foundation year, you will be ready to start the full degree. BSc Financial Trading and Investment Management is an engaging, challenging course where you will learn to excel in your field, under expert tutelage and with fantastic opportunities for progression, networking and work placements throughout.
Placement opportunities
On the full degree, you will spend a year working in real, state-of-the-art trading office in London. This will provide you with exceptional contacts and real-world experience.
Live projects
On the BSc degree, there are a range of projects, business simulations and client-led tasks that will allow you to apply your knowledge to real-life scenarios. You'll improve your analytical mindset, learning agility and critical thinking through these activities.
Networking opportunities
Your continued engagement and interaction with the business world will allow you many opportunities for networking throughout the honours degree. You'll work with others, improve your interpersonal skills and learn to build relationships.
Financial Trading and Investment Management with Foundation Year BSc