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Apply NowBSc Business Finance with Foundation Year, 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 integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Business Finance from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.
Course Overview
Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Business Finance, N310].
Why study Business Finance at Aberystwyth University?
The world of business is demanding, challenging and heavily reliant on finance: a diverse environment with various factors that influence business
performance and prospects. Our Business Finance course will equip you with a well-founded, coherent framework to understand financial strategy,
the conduct of financial services and regulation of money and finance. The finance aspects of the course will equip you with the fundamental
theoretical and practical applications of accounting that enable organisations to undertake well-informed financial decision-making. You will
also explore the following areas on this course: managerial finance, taxation, investment fundamentals, portfolio management and global finance.
Opportunities for Business Finance with Foundation Year students at Aberystwyth include:
- gaining numerous industry perspectives through guest lectures by industry professionals
- enhancing your career opportunities through our partnerships with business, industry and commerce
- being taught by active researchers, ensuring that you are exposed to the latest theories and knowledge in the subject area
- joining our Investment Society to participate in a Wales and Ireland universities trading competition, won by our Aberystwyth team in recent years
- exemptions from the UK professional accountancy exams, which include:
- ACCA
- CIMA
- ICAEW
- CIPFA
- CII
- ICAS
- 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 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 September start - 2023
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.
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Skills Foundation 1 | IC07620 | 20 |
| Academic Skills Foundation 2 | IC07720 | 20 |
| Decision Making in Tourism | AB00120 | 20 |
| Economics, Finance and Accounting for Business | AB01320 | 20 |
| Foundations of Management and Marketing | AB05120 | 20 |
| Information Technology for University Students | CS01120 | 20 |
| Introduction to Statistics | MA00910 | 10 |
| The Mathematics Driving Licence | CS10410 | 10 |
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Finance for Specialists | AB11220 | 20 |
| Economic Theory and Policy | AB13220 | 20 |
| Data Analytics | AB15220 | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Accounting and Finance | AB11120 | 20 |
| Fundamentals of Management and Business | AB15120 | 20 |
| Understanding the Economy | AB13120 | 20 |
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Finance and Financial Markets | AB21420 | 20 |
| Corporate Governance, Risk and Ethics | AB21320 | 20 |
| Intermediate Financial Accounting | AB21120 | 20 |
| Macroeconomics: Theory and Policy Applications | AB23220 | 20 |
| Microeconomics Theory and Policy Applications | AB23120 | 20 |
| Module Name | Module Code | Credit Value |
|---|---|---|
| Financial Technology and Business Success | AB31820 | 20 |
| Growth, Development and Sustainability | AB33420 | 20 |
| Investments and Financial Instruments | AB31320 | 20 |
| Trade and International Monetary Systems | AB33520 | 20 |
* Also available partially or entirely through the medium of Welsh
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Teaching & Learning
Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
A Levels Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh, Mathematics (grade 4, new grading system in England)
BTEC National Diploma:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
International Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
European Baccalaureate:
Available to those who are studying for, or who have completed Level 3 qualifications (eg, A-Levels or BTEC diploma) and to mature-aged candidates without formal qualifications who have suitable background education, experience and motivation.
English Language Requirements:
See our Undergraduate English Language Requirements for this course. Pre-sessional English Programmes are also available for students who do not meet our English Language Requirements.
Country Specific Entry Requirements:
International students whose qualification is not listed on this page, can check our Country Specific Entry Requirements for further information.
The University welcomes undergraduate applications from students studying the Access to Higher Education Diploma or T-level qualifications, provided that relevant subject content and learning outcomes are met. We are not able to accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas or T-levels as a general qualification for every undergraduate degree course.
Our inclusive admissions policy values breadth as well as depth of study. Applicants are selected on their own individual merits and offers can vary. If you would like to check the eligibility of your qualifications before submitting an application, please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for advice and guidance.