Finance and Management, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

This course equips students with essential knowledge of how businesses make financial decisions and navigate international markets, delivered by Essex Business School, renowned for its respected academics and high student satisfaction. In high demand by employers, the BSc Finance and Management program fosters career flexibility through quantitative skills for finance and qualitative abilities for leadership roles. Students can opt for a paid work placement in their third year to enhance professional skills, while accessing a virtual trading floor to apply real-world Bloomberg data and X_TRADER software for practical trading experience.Covering topics such as management innovation, organisational behaviour, business strategy, corporate finance, and risk management, the curriculum starts with foundational modules in finance, accounting, and economics. As the program progresses, students tailor their studies with optional modules aligned to career goals, culminating in a final-year research project to build employability skills. The course also offers CFA scholarships and opportunities for study abroad or placement, supporting paths to becoming a Chartered Financial Analyst.