Banking and Finance BSc (Hons)

With a growing demand for expertise in banking and financial technology, our BSc prepares you for an advanced career across a wide range of sectors including accountancy, insurance, SMEs and large corporate organisations. Embark on a journey to success with an analytical mind and strategic thinking skills, building expertise in financial services, budgeting and risk management. Our programme integrates both practical experience and professional development, enabling you to acquire comprehensive analytical skills essential for banking and finance, utilising state of the art tools and software. <br/><br/>**Why choose this course?**<br/><br/><br/>- Maximise your career prospects with expertise across concepts and key techniques in banking and finance<br/><br/><br/>- Examine the principles of banking, economics and the fundamentals of business<br/><br/><br/>- Gain a competitive edge with our Professional and Academic Development Programme<br/><br/><br/>- Embark on an exciting entrepreneurship year, placement year or international year<br/><br/><br/>- Study alongside innovative companies based in Keele Business School<br/><br/><br/>Whether you aspire to specialise in a career in banking or would like to explore finance more broadly, our programme is designed to combine both practical experience and professional development for you to prepare for a successful career. Build valuable skills in financial analysis, risk management and budgeting, whilst becoming a strategic thinker with proficiency in industry-standard software.<br/><br/>With insights into various business contexts, you will gain an understanding of the strategic importance of accounting and finance, daily business operations and key decision-making. Learn about the key concepts and techniques of accounting, the essential principles of macroeconomics and microeconomics as well as the analytical skills useful for navigating the modern landscapes of finance and accounting.<br/><br/>Practical, career-focused teaching and learning ensures that you can apply the theory you’re learning to real-world scenarios that will build your expertise and confidence. We will also get you thinking about sustainability and business ethics so when you begin work or start your own business you can be a force for good in the world.<br/><br/>Our built-in Professional and Academic Development Programme spans your entire degree. Designed to fully prepare you for securing a great job or starting a business, you will develop your professional skills, creativity, confidence, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Our aim? To ensure you graduate with clear goals and impressive experiences to show future employers or investors. You’ll benefit from Keele Business School’s strong industry connections, placement or entrepreneurship opportunities, hands-on practical experiences, and invaluable real-world insights such as through our Global Challenge Pathways.<br/><br/>**About Keele**<br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.<br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.<br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.