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BSc Business Finance at Aberystwyth University is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). If you are interested in focusing on the diverse world of finance and the factors that influence financial policy, then this is the degree for you. Aberystwyth Business School has strong links with business and industry, which open up a number of opportunities for you. By studying this degree, you will develop a firm understanding of the following areas: financial strategy; banking conduct; financial services and government regulation. These attributes will be highly sought after by employers of this discipline.
The BSc in Business Finance will enable you to develop your analytical, communicational skills to understand and negotiate in an increasingly complex business environment.
Throughout the academic year, we invite guest speakers for industry (local and national small, medium and large enterprises) to share their expertise and knowledge to our cohort of students. This has been a popular addition to the extra-curricular events of the academic timetable and gives you a valuable opportunity to network with those who may become your future employer.
Our International Study Exchange programmes are available to all students, who demonstrate academic success during the first academic year. The International and Eramsus exchange programme allow you to explore a new country and study in one of our reputable partner universities through the medium of English.
Our Staff
Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area.
Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.
Modules
Please note: The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery during the next academic year and may be subject to change. They are included here to give an indication of how the course is structured.
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Learning & Teaching
What will you learn?
The breakdown below will provide you with an illustration of
what you may study during the three year degree scheme.
In your first year you may discover:
Financial accounting;
Management Accounting;
Financial Management;
Quantitative skills and methods;
Management;
Business Environment.
In your second and third year you
may explore and study:
Investments and financial instruments;
Firms;
Markets;
Pricing;
Corporate finance;
Taxation;
European and International monetary systems.
How will I be taught?
You will be
taught through lectures, seminars and tutorials of which are in small groups.
You will be required on some modules to deliver presentations, work effectively
as part of a group and undertake any essays that are required from you.
At Aberystwyth
University, all our modules are placed online for you to study further in the
comfort of your room. We also have a wealth of printed texts which are
available in our library and the National Library of Wales.
The course is
assessed by:
Examinations;
Assessed essays;
Projects;
Presentations;
Dissertation (certain modules).
You will be
allocated a personal tutor for the duration of degree at Aberystwyth
University.
Student Views
It provides a vast array of knowledge applicable to business as well as world markets. I find it challenging, but incredibly rewarding at the same time. The tutors are incredibly approachable and always there to talk to and are ready to help whenever you need some guidance. All the careers advice that I have received so far has really helped me to shape the direction that I would ideally like to go in, in the future. Harry James Geyton