Business with Finance, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Course summary

The BSc (Hons) Business with Finance pathway is delivered by Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), one of Europe’s leading business schools. Part of City, University of London, Bayes is ranked amongst the top 6 business schools in the UK* and 4th best in London for Business and Management Studies**.The Business with Finance pathway combines a business management degree with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of finance.This degree is right for you if you want to pursue a career in the finance sector and you’re keen to apply a range of general management skills. The focus on finance makes you exceptionally well equipped to take your place in the finance operation of a large company or to work in the financial services sector. Equally it will prepare you for a financial career in any large or medium-sized business, where the combination of management skills and financial understanding make you an invaluable asset.You will gain a sound understanding of the various elements of running a business and managing an organisation, with a thorough grounding in finance. You will learn about financial markets and the finance processes within an organisation, but can also understand topics related to management and strategy in the context of the finance sector.You will study introductory modules in a wide range of business subjects, such as accounting, marketing, operations management and human resources. You will gain a good grounding in economics and econometrics and also have an opportunity to pursue more specialist elective subjects which could cover areas such as asset management and mergers and acquisitions.At Bayes we value sustainable, ethical business and we embed it into our curriculum. That's why we are also a member of the United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative, meaning we are well placed to train the next generation of business leaders capable of managing the complex demands faced by business and society in the 21st century. Our entire suite of undergraduate business management programmes have been created to ensure ethical, social, environmental, cultural, and economic considerations are central to your preparation as future leaders in business. During your time on the Business with Finance pathway, you will choose from a range of professional experience modules so that when you graduate you are equipped with the knowledge and experience to make you an attractive candidate to employers. You will also take a career-focused module suitable for your chosen course to help you prepare for entering the job market.The BSc (Hons) Business with Finance pathway is available as a three-year degree, or four-year degree for those who wish to take up a one-year work placement sandwich option or to take a sandwich year studying abroad. The four-year degree offers excellent opportunities to gain relevant work experience to prepare you for your career, and to make contacts in the world of business. You also have the option to apply for a study abroad sandwich year at one of our highly-respected partner institutions across the world. In an increasingly globalised business environment this is excellent preparation for your future. There are six BSc Business Management degree pathways taught at Bayes: BSc Business Management, BSc Business with Finance, BSc Business with Marketing, BSc Business Management with Social Purpose, BSc Business Management, Digital Innovation and Entrepreneurship and BSc International Business. At any time during the first-one-and-a-half years of the degree, students can switch to a different pathway, subject to the availability of places. Some restrictions may apply if the student is spending part of the second year on a study abroad scheme.*Financial Times European Business School Ranking 2022**Complete University Guide 2023

Modules

Year oneCore modules:

• Introduction to management

• Business economics

• Critical analysis for business

• Quantitative methods and analytics

• Operations and supply chain management

• Finance and management accounting 1

• Fundamentals of marketing

• Management lab and business skills.

Year twoCore modules:

• Technology and innovation management

• Introduction to entrepreneurship

• Introduction to finance

• Human resources management

• Business strategy analysis.

• Financial and management accounting 2

• Econometrics.

Elective modules:

• International Business Environment

• International Marketing

• Asset Management

• Economics for Business 2

• Financial Markets

• Intellectual Property Management

• Introduction to Business Law

• Management of the Public Sector

• Management Science

• Managing for Social Purpose

• Marketing Strategy

• Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership

Year three You will spend the third year on placement gaining valuable experience, developing your skills and creating a network in the industry.Year four: you will return to Bayes for your final year.Core modules:

• Final-year project

• Research methods and data analysis

• Business in society

• Corporate finance

Elective modules:

• International Business Strategy

• Advanced Management Practice

• Bank Strategy & Management

• Behavioural Decision Making

• Change Management

• Climate Change and its impact on the World Economy

• Corporate Governance

• Corporate Strategy

• Creativity and Innovation

• Design Thinking

• Digital & Social Media Marketing

• Emerging Markets

• Financial Services Regulation

• International HR Management

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• New Product Development

• Social Enterprise

• Strategy 2

• Technical Analysis

• Virtual Organisations

Modules are subject to change.

Assessment method

Most modules are assessed by a combination of exams and coursework.The balance of assessment by coursework (assessed essays and assignments) unseen examinations and a final year project will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose.The first year of your programme contributes 10% to your final business finance degree classification, the second year 30% and the final year 60%.Percentage of the course assessed by courseworkThe approximate percentage of the course assessment, is as follows:Year 149% written, 0% practical, 51% courseworkYear 270% written, 2% practical, 28% courseworkYear 353% written, 0% practical, 47% coursework.

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Year one Core modules:

• Introduction to management

• Business economics

• Critical analysis for business

• Quantitative methods and analytics

• Operations and supply chain management

• Finance and management accounting 1

• Fundamentals of marketing

• Management lab and business skills.

Year two Core modules:

• Technology and innovation management

• Introduction to entrepreneurship

• Introduction to finance

• Human resources management

• Business strategy analysis.

• Financial and management accounting 2

• Econometrics.

Elective modules:

• International Business Environment

• International Marketing

• Asset Management

• Economics for Business 2

• Financial Markets

• Intellectual Property Management

• Introduction to Business Law

• Management of the Public Sector

• Management Science

• Managing for Social Purpose

• Marketing Strategy

• Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership

Year three You will spend the third year on placement gaining valuable experience, developing your skills and creating a network in the industry. Year four: you will return to Bayes for your final year. Core modules:

• Final-year project

• Research methods and data analysis

• Business in society

• Corporate finance

Elective modules:

• International Business Strategy

• Advanced Management Practice

• Bank Strategy & Management

• Behavioural Decision Making

• Change Management

• Climate Change and its impact on the World Economy

• Corporate Governance

• Corporate Strategy

• Creativity and Innovation

• Design Thinking

• Digital & Social Media Marketing

• Emerging Markets

• Financial Services Regulation

• International HR Management

• Mergers & Acquisitions

• New Product Development

• Social Enterprise

• Strategy 2

• Technical Analysis

• Virtual Organisations

Modules are subject to change.