Business Finance and Economics with a Placement Year BSc (Hons)

**Overview**<br/><br/>If you’re interested in the finance side of business, management and economics, our BSc Business Finance and Economics with a Placement Year degree – offered in conjunction with the Norwich Business School – is for you. You’ll receive thorough training in economic analysis with a focus on business management, financial markets and corporate finance. You’ll explore topics in economics, finance, business, management, accounting and data analysis. In your third year, youll spend from nine to twelve months on a full-time placement, gaining invaluable work experience and enhancing your employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. Our graduates go on to rewarding careers as managers and decision makers in the world of business and finance. <br/><br/>You’ll combine insights from economics with those from management, finance and accounting, giving you an understanding of the economic context in which modern business and finance operates. Compulsory study in economics, data analysis, finance, business and accounting are complemented by the option to choose your preferred modules as your degree progresses. You’ll be based in the School of Economics, and you’ll also receive training in the Norwich Business School. Through the combined expertise of both Schools, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start a career in the financial side of business and management. <br/><br/>At UEA, you’ll receive the very best support and guidance through a dedicated module called STEPS (Skills, Training, Employability, Progression, and Support), as well as through your academic adviser. A university-wide Learning Enhancement team is also on hand to help you with mathematics, writing, critical-thinking, revision, and time management skills. <br/><br/>Our curriculum prioritises employability, offering you a syllabus rich in real world examples and practical applications. Guest lectures by employers as well as numerous employability events, including: workshops, networking and alumni events, one-on-one meetings with top professionals, job coaching and training, nationwide competitions, internships and consulting opportunities, and mentoring by former alumni. <br/><br/>Our dynamic community offers you plenty of opportunities to connect and get involved. The student-led Economics Society is the perfect place for you to network and socialise with fellow students, whilst our Staff-Student Liaison Committee gives you a say in the future direction and every-day running of the School. The Norwich Economic Publications (a combination of a journal and a Podcast run by students) and the ECO Blog are outlets where you can share your enthusiasm about what you study. <br/><br/>**Disclaimer**<br/><br/>Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the providers website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

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