Finance and Investment, BSc (Hons)

This specialist course equips students with in-depth knowledge of finance and investment, fostering the intellectual and commercial skills needed for success in a competitive sector. It prepares graduates for roles in investment banking, asset management, and corporate finance, with key benefits including alignment with the Investment Management Certificate, practical training on a Bloomberg Trading Floor, industry insights from partners, real-world placements, and access to maths and stats support.The program features a common first year shared with related courses, followed by modules on financial regulation and derivatives. Assessment includes exams, essays, projects, and group work. It holds accreditations from bodies like the European Foundation for Management Development and the Chartered Insurance Institute, ensuring professional recognition.

Year One This course has a common first year, which enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn. If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements). Common first year courses: Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) Business and Finance BSc (Hons) Business Economics BSc (Hons) Economics BSc (Hons) Financial Economics BSc (Hons) Global Financial Planning BSc (Hons) Modules

• Principles of Microeconomics

• Principles of Macroeconomics

• Mathematics and Statistics

• Principles of Finance

• Business Accounting

• Entrepreneurial Thinking

Year Two Your second year will give you the opportunity to further develop the knowledge you gained in the previous year. You will have the opportunity to learn about financial regulation, derivatives, economics of banking and finance, and enhance your employability skills. Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section of the Coventry website. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depending on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year on the Coventry website. Final Year Year 3 aims to bring you to the level to enter the world of work by consolidating your knowledge and skills from years 1 and 2. You could also work on a large final project in an area of your interest, with the support of a supervisor. For detailed module information please visit the course page on the Coventry University website.