Finance and Investment with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

**Finance and Investment**<br/><br/>If youre a problem solver who wants a career making data-driven decisions, then our BSc Finance and Investment is the course for you.<br/><br/>Build a strong knowledge of key financial principles and techniques while exploring topics such as data analysis, econometrics, derivatives, portfolio, and risk management. Develop data handling skills by working on real-time business data in our Bloomberg Lab, using industry standard trading floor simulation software. Grow the confidence and expertise youll need to advise on the financial risks that businesses face and spot the investment opportunities available to them.<br/><br/>Kent Business School is a supportive community, where youll work closely with your academic adviser and our world leading academic staff. Well work with you to develop the knowledge, skills, and experience that youll need to pursue sought-after careers in banking, investment or risk management.<br/><br/>The foundation year is for students whose school-leaving qualifications are below the level required. It offers one year of full-time study prior to the start of your BSc course.<br/><br/>**Your future**<br/><br/>Our graduates look to make their mark on the organisations they join, whether they are large multinational companies or small local firms in Kent.<br/><br/>Kent Business School students make their ambitions known, working at companies like:<br/><br/>EY<br/>Fidelity Investment<br/>HSBC<br/>KPMG<br/>Royal Bank of Scotland<br/>PwC.<br/><br/>**Location**<br/><br/>Our city, your time.<br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

It's time to unlock your potential, at the University of Kent. Discover outstanding teaching, stunning campus spaces and a warm community at this top 50 UK university (Times Higher Education (THE) rankings based on REF 2021).<br/><br/>At Kent you’ll be part of the exciting Kent university landscape. This includes on-campus nightclubs, bars, restaurants, high-end sports facilities and even a student cinema! You can enjoy your lunch on Kent's green campus, visit historical sights nearby in Canterbury or Rochester, or head to the beach. You're also just a short bus journey from scenic beaches, and a train ride from Central London!<br/><br/>Kent offers a range choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets. You’ll be supported with discounts on transport, meals and other cost-of-living initiatives. All first-year students also get free gym and sports memberships!<br/><br/>Interested? Why not come and see Kent for yourself on a Clearing campus tour.<br/><br/>Apply to Kent this Clearing and start building your future.