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

**Overview**<br/>If you’re interested in the finance side of business, management and economics, our BSc Business Finance and Economics 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 then be able to explore further topics in economics, finance, business, management, accounting and data analysis. Altogether, you’ll develop the perspective and the skills you need as a manager and decision-maker in a modern corporation. <br/><br/>By combining BSc Business Finance and Economics with a placement year, in your third year youll spend nine to 12 months on a full-time placement, gaining invaluable working experience and employability skills in a relevant area of your choice. <br/><br/>**About This Course** <br/>On this course, you’ll combine insights from economics with those from management, finance and accounting. This gives you an understanding of the economic context in which modern business and finance operates, and the tools to succeed in business life. Compulsory study in economics, data analysis, finance, business and accounting are complemented by the option to choose greater depth in any of these areas as your degree progresses. <br/><br/>You’ll be based in the School of Economics, and you’ll receive training also in the Norwich Business School. Through the combined expertise of the School of Economics and the Norwich Business School, you’ll learn everything you need to know to start a career in the financial side of business and management. <br/><br/>Combining your course with a placement year, youll typically spend between 9 and 12 months of your third year in a full-time placement. Although youll be expected to secure your own work placement, dedicated staff within the School and the Careers Service will support and assist you throughout the process of searching, applying for, and ultimately gaining a position. Furthermore, support will also be provided whilst you are on placement and when you return to complete your studies in your fourth (final) year. <br/><br/>You will receive the very best support and guidance through a dedicated module called STEPS (Skills, Training, Employability, Progression, and Support) running throughout your course, 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/>Employability is the backbone of our curriculum’s structure. Our teaching and assessment provide you with a curriculum that develops and enhances your employability relevant skills and attributes. The course’s syllabus is rich in real world examples and with opportunities for you to experience how the subject and its methods are applied. Guest lectures from graduate employers also contribute to the content of some of our modules. To develop and enhance your employability even further, our employability team organises a wide variety of events, such as: weekly employability workshops, networking and alumni events, one-on-one meetings with top professionals, job coaching and training, nationwide competitions, internships and consulting opportunities, mentoring by former alumni, among many others. <br/><br/>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 everyday 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**