Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)

Develop knowledge and skills that could help you pursue roles in investment banking, private banking, retail banking, or compliance and risk management.<br/><br/>This course aims to prepare you for a wide range of careers in banking and finance. Build your understanding of financial markets, banking regulations, the principles of banking, and advanced issues in banking and risk management. Developing skills in these areas could help you tap career opportunities in investment banking, retail banking, compliance, trading, fund management, risk management, security and fraud prevention, advice, and sales and marketing.<br/><br/><br/>* Explore key theories of finance and banking and learn how theyre applied to solve real-world problems.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn important statistical software and tools widely used in the global banking industry.<br/><br/><br/>* Get hands-on experience with market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, Refinitiv Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.4.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Why study this course</strong><br/><br/>You’ll have the opportunity to:<br/>* gain professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace) at no additional cost.2learn from guest speakers from banking and financial organisations.<br/><br/><br/>* access free maths and statistics support and advice through drop-in sessions led by knowledgeable staff.<br/><br/><br/>* learn from our experienced teaching team who bring experience from working in financial markets and institutions globallyget involved in student-led societies, such as the Investment Society and the Economics Society, run by the Your Students’ Union<br/><br/><br/>* build your network and take part in visits to financial institutions. Previous visits include Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.<br/><br/><br/>*Please see website for details