BSc (Hons) Business Finance and Management with a Year in Industry
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Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Science
- UCAS Course Code
- NN3N
- Typical Offer
- ABB
- Contextual Offer
- BBC
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2024
Why you should choose us
Course Overview
The financial services sector is at the very heart of every nation’s economy. If you’d like to join this extraordinary world or be involved in the financial management of any organisation, this combined Business Finance and Management degree will give you the rounded knowledge and skills employers seek.
You will learn about business finance, financial management, international financial services, financial modelling and investments. As well as this, you will also be developing an understanding of other key business management disciplines.
Taught by professionals and leading researchers from the field, this Business Finance and Management degree will equip you with a wealth of skills to help fulfil your ambitions.
This course also gives you the opportunity to test your skills with a year industry, gaining valuable first-hand work experience.
The Business Finance and Management BSc emphasises the development and enhancement of transferable intellectual and study skills, all of which are highly relevant to business and management careers. These include improved self-awareness and personal development appropriate to graduate careers in business, alongside a potential for management positions. You will also gain the quantitative and analytical skills that are essential for a successful career in the fast-paced industries of corporate finance, financial services or financial markets.
Our academics are passionate and enthusiastic, with significant research contributions in areas such as asset pricing, corporate finance, portfolio theory and risk management. Their research-led approach to teaching will provide you with a meaningful and deep learning experience and will enhance your employability.
Placement Year and Study Abroad
With a year in industry, you’ll gain valuable work experience and have the chance to build your professional skills and confidence. In today’s competitive job market, relevant work experience is a great advantage. A year in industry won’t only give you first-hand knowledge of the way in which your chosen field operates, but it will also provide an experience that you can build upon. You will then return to UEA in the fourth year to complete your studies.
Accreditations
This course is part of Norwich Business School's Academic Partnership Program with the CQF Institute, which is dedicated to supporting the professional development of students studying in the field of finance and quantitative finance.
The BSc Business Finance and Management degree with a Year in Industry has been accepted into the University Affiliation Program of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute and is part of the CISI Education Partner accreditation of the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI); providing you with scholarship opportunities to sit a number of their professional examinations.
The programme is also a participant of the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Higher Education Alignment arrangement, which enables students who are looking to develop a career in the insurance and personal finance profession to undertake the CII qualifications at academic rate with free membership.
When you successfully complete this BSc degree you may qualify for some examination exemptions from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), depending on your choice of modules.
Study and Modules
Structure
All BSc degrees within the Norwich Business School share a common first year. This means that you will get a broad view of business and can be confident you are on the right course for you. As you progress through your degree, you will have the opportunity to tailor your studies to the areas that you find most interesting and most relevant for your career goals.
Across six fascinating core modules, you will explore the essentials of modern business. This will provide an excellent grounding not just in finance but also in accounting, economics and management. Your compulsory modules will cover topics such as corporate finance, the business and economic environment, digital business, management and organisational behaviour and accounting. You will also be introduced to the quantitative methods used to test theories, analyse financial data, make investment decisions and manage financial risk.
Therefore, by the end of your first year, you won’t just have a firm foundation in your chosen subject; you will understand all the key disciplines within organisations, which will have a positive impact on your future career prospects. Should you discover during your first year that your true passion lies with one of the other BSc subject areas, it may be possible to change pathways.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
Our degree courses combine high quality teaching with subject-area expertise, industry contacts and a commitment to embed employability at every stage. You can rest assured that you’ll graduate with a combination of knowledge and practical skills that will take you forward in your career.
Teaching
Throughout your degree, you’ll hone your skills and build your knowledge through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops.
All our teaching is informed by the latest research and real-world business experience. That means that you’ll benefit from the latest thinking in the industry. Many of our lectures are interactive, using technology to allow you to participate while you learn. Moreover, through an extensive use of real-world examples and tasks, you will be able to explore and better understand a range of concepts, theories and techniques relevant to the financial decision-making process.
Business is ever-changing, so you won’t just learn to understand, evaluate and utilise the leading theories of today, you’ll also develop the critical skills needed to examine and put to use any new theories and methods that come to the fore during your career.
Independent study
You’ll also learn through self-directed study – a skill that’s highly prized by employers. Depending on the modules you choose, you might undertake IT lab work, using online resources to practice textbook questions. You can also enhance your studies by getting involved in the student-led, extracurricular Business Society and Finance & Investment Society.
Teamwork and communication
During your first year and some of your second and third year modules, you will work alongside students from other Norwich Business School degrees. This will not only help you build your teamwork and communication skills but will also help you gain insight into other business disciplines. Indeed, the key to a successful career in finance is based on not only having the technical know-how, but also the ability to communicate well with non-specialists. Working alongside other Norwich Business School students during your degree is a great way to develop this skill.
We attract students from the UK and all over the world, so the relationships you build here will be great practice if you aspire to an international career, or to working for a multinational company.
Assessment
Our assessments are generally at the individual and group level. These include (but are not limited to) presentations, reports, essays and written exams. They combine theoretical understanding with practical application. As a result, you’ll have the opportunity to gain and demonstrate a range of skills, such as critical thinking, research, analysis and creativity, which will enhance your employability. All assessments are commonly weighted according to the course level.
As a general principle, each module includes a mid-semester formative assessment, which will provide you with an opportunity to test your knowledge of the subject prior to the summative assessment. The feedback that you’ll receive from this assessment will highlight gaps in your understanding and will inform you how to improve your learning, so that you can perform better in your summative assessment.
Structure
In the second year, you’ll focus on the core areas of business finance, building on the solid grounding that you received in the first year. You will deepen your knowledge of the statistical methods employed in finance and will develop a strong understanding of the functioning of banks and financial services. You will also be able to choose from a range of optional modules, allowing you to try different things, explore your interests, and discover where your talents and ambitions lie. Options cover topics in areas such as financial reporting, information system, data management, strategic awareness, company law, etc.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 20)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
Teaching
Throughout your degree, you’ll hone your skills and build your knowledge through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops.
All our teaching is informed by the latest research and real-world business experience. That means that you’ll benefit from the latest thinking in the industry. Many of our lectures are interactive, using technology to allow you to participate while you learn. Moreover, through an extensive use of real-world examples and tasks, you will be able to explore and better understand a range of concepts, theories and techniques relevant to the financial decision-making process.
Business is ever-changing, so you won’t just learn to understand, evaluate and utilise the leading theories of today, you’ll also develop the critical skills needed to examine and put to use any new theories and methods that come to the fore during your career.
Independent study
You’ll also learn through self-directed study – a skill that’s highly prized by employers. Depending on the modules you choose, you might undertake IT lab work, using online resources to practice textbook questions. You can also enhance your studies by getting involved in the student-led, extracurricular Business Society and Finance & Investment Society.
Teamwork and communication
During your first year and some of your second and third year modules, you will work alongside students from other Norwich Business School degrees. This will not only help you build your teamwork and communication skills but will also help you gain insight into other business disciplines. Indeed, the key to a successful career in finance is based on not only having the technical know-how, but also the ability to communicate well with non-specialists. Working alongside other Norwich Business School students during your degree is a great way to develop this skill.
We attract students from the UK and all over the world, so the relationships you build here will be great practice if you aspire to an international career, or to working for a multinational company.
Assessment
Our assessments are generally at the individual and group level. These include (but are not limited to) presentations, reports, essays and written exams. They combine theoretical understanding with practical application. As a result, you’ll have the opportunity to gain and demonstrate a range of skills, such as critical thinking, research, analysis and creativity, which will enhance your employability. All assessments are commonly weighted according to the course level.
As a general principle, each module includes a mid-semester formative assessment, which will provide you with an opportunity to test your knowledge of the subject prior to the summative assessment. The feedback that you’ll receive from this assessment will highlight gaps in your understanding and will inform you how to improve your learning, so that you can perform better in your summative assessment.
Structure
In your third year, you’ll spend a year working in industry.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
In your third year you’ll spend 9 to 12 months in a full-time placement.
Assessment
Whilst on placement, you’ll be supported by the Placement Team within the School and specialists from the Careers Service.
Structure
In your final year, your studies will become even more advanced as you will learn how to use financial models to forecast a business’ financial performance and make informed decisions regarding capital raising, business growth, budgeting and capital allocation. You’ll also develop expertise in the latest security and risk management techniques and the regulations and legislation underpinning the financial markets and the conduct of investment business. The optional modules available to you will depend on those taken in your second year.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 40)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
In your final year, you will be offered some specialist modules, which will be lectured by academics that are recognised as leading researchers in their fields. They would often use examples from their research work to illustrate key concepts and ideas.
Depending on your module choices, the learning of more discursive and conceptual subjects will be grounded in group work, debates, collaborative projects, and practice of different forms of writing. Technical training will be delivered through a mix of traditional lectures and practical applications, which may involve the use of specialised software.
Assessment
The assessment type would again very by module. However, for most of the core modules, the summative assessment would be 100% coursework. These assessments involve the application of the knowledge that you gained in the modules to analyse a real-world problem and write an analytical report. As in the previous years, most of the modules would include a mid-semester formative assessment that does not carry any marks but allows your teachers to conduct in-process evaluations of your learning needs and academic progress.
Entry Requirements
- A Levels
- ABB. If you are taking an EPQ and three A-levels, we may offer you a one grade reduction on our advertised typical offer alongside an A in the EPQ.
- T Levels
- Obtain an overall Pass including a B in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Acceptable subjects: Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services, Science, Accounting, Finance, Management and Administration.
- BTEC
- DDM excluding BTEC Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration. See below for accepted subjects and combinations.
- Contextual Offer
A Level- BBC
BTEC L3 Extended Diploma- DMM
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
- Scottish Highers
- AAABB.
- Scottish Advanced Highers
- BCC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Irish Leaving Certificate
- 3 subjects at H2, 3 subjects at H3.
- Access to HE Diploma
- Pass the Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and pass in 15 credits at Level 3.
- International Baccalaureate
- 32 points.
- GCSE
You are required to have Mathematics and English Language at a minimum of Grade C or Grade 4 or above at GCSE.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- Interviews
Most applicants will not be called for an interview and a decision will be made via UCAS Hub. However, for some applicants an interview will be requested. Where an interview is required, the Admissions Service will contact you directly to arrange a time.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Intakes
This course is open to UK and International applicants. The annual intake is in September each year.
Additional Information or Requirements
Extended Diploma: DDM.
Diploma: DD plus B at A-Level.
Extended Certificate: D plus BB at A-Level.
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes.
We welcome and value a wide range of alternative qualifications. If you have a qualification which is not listed here, or are taking a combination of qualifications, please contact us via Admissions Enquiries.
International Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. View our International Students pages for specific information about your country.
INTO University of East Anglia
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, INTO UEA offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree:
International Foundation in Business, Economics, Society and Culture (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
International Foundation in Mathematics and Actuarial Sciences (for Year 1 entry to UEA)
Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
View our information for Tuition Fees.
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
Apply for this course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Services (UCAS), using UCAS Hub.
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Your application does not have to be completed all at once. Register or sign in to UCAS to get started.
Once you submit your completed application, UCAS will process it and send it to your chosen universities and colleges.
The Institution code for the University of East Anglia is E14.
View our guide to applying through UCAS for useful tips, key dates and further information:
Employability
After the Course
The BSc Business Finance and Management degree is the ideal stepping stone if you aspire to a career in investment and high street banks, fund management industries, accountancy firms, insurance firms, management consultancies and the public sector. You could go to work at major international companies such as Ernst & Young, PwC, Deloitte, KPMG, Sky, Next, Unilever, Goldman Sachs, HSBC and many more.
Depending on the optional modules you choose, this programme can also be great preparation for starting your own business, or returning to your family business, ready to take it to new heights or into new markets.
You can also benefit from the close links that we maintain with the university careers service CareerCentral, where you can access a comprehensive range of events and service.
Careers
A degree at UEA will prepare you for a wide variety of careers. We've been ranked 1st for Job Prospects by StudentCrowd in 2022.
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
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Financial analyst
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Financial manager
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Financial adviser
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Investment or retail banker
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Compliance officer
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Risk manager
Discover more on our Careers webpages.