Prepare for a career in corporate finance, financial services, or financial markets through the BSc Finance degree at the University of Reading. Recent developments, such as financial technology and sustainability, are reshaping the industry, and this programme equips you with essential skills and knowledge to address these challenges. Guided by experts from Henley Business School, you will explore fundamental principles of accounting, finance, and economics; quantitative techniques; the role of finance in business and society; and ethical standards for the sector. Learning occurs through lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study, fostering in-depth discussions with lecturers and peers.As a CFA partner university, the University of Reading offers scholarships for CFA exams. Henley Business School ranks 23rd in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024) and holds triple accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB). Core modules include Ethics in Investment Management, Accounting for Managers, Introductory Economics for Business and Finance, Financial Modelling, and Machine Learning in Finance. For more details, visit the programme page.
The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Ethics in Investment Management; Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers; Introductory Economics for Business and Finance; Financial Modelling; Machine Learning in Finance. The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.
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