Finance and Investment Management BSc (Hons) Undergraduate Programme By Ulster University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSc Hons Financial and Investment Management has been designed to meet the needs of the financial services sector. Year 1 is introductory and focuses on the acquisition and development of personal skills recognised as foundation skills. In this period, you will complete a study skills module designed to equip you with the necessary key communication skills, soft skills and learning strategies to enhance your learning and employability. Building on year 1, year 2 develops your ability to work effectively in teams. You will be involved in the analysis of more complex operational issues and will continue to develop your IT skills with respect to online financial databases, for example Bloomberg, and other software essential for employment in the finance and investment environment. After successful completion of year 2, you have the option to complete a placement year in the financial services sector. In final year, modules build on core themes to give you an appreciation of the contemporary issues relevant to finance and investment management. Modules Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course. Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list. BSc Hons Finance and Investment Management Programme Structure (below is a list of modules in level order) Year 1 FIN105: Financial Mathematics and Statistics (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN104: Academic and Professional Skills (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) ECO112: Microeconomic Principles (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN101: Accounting for Financial Decision Makers (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN103: Financial Institutions and Markets (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN102: Quantitative Methods for Finance (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) Year 2 FIN308: Career Planning and Skills Development (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN301: International Financial Reporting (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN302: Corporate Finance (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN303: Financial Modelling (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN304: Money and the Economy (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN305: Principles of Investing (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) Year 3 ACF312: Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) [International] (Level 5, 60 Points, Option) ACF329: Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) (Level 5, 120 Points, Option) Year 4 FIN501: Regulation and Ethics (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN505: International Finance (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN503: Insurance and Risk Management (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN504: Behavioural Finance (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN502: Money, Banking and Financial Development (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN510: Financial Technology and Data Science (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN512: Sustainable Finance (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN507: Portfolio Management (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN508: Derivatives (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN506: Financial Statement Analysis (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory)

Programme overview

Main Subject

Business and Management Studies

Degree

BSc

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

The BSc Hons Financial and Investment Management has been designed to meet the needs of the financial services sector. Year 1 is introductory and focuses on the acquisition and development of personal skills recognised as foundation skills. In this period, you will complete a study skills module designed to equip you with the necessary key communication skills, soft skills and learning strategies to enhance your learning and employability. Building on year 1, year 2 develops your ability to work effectively in teams. You will be involved in the analysis of more complex operational issues and will continue to develop your IT skills with respect to online financial databases, for example Bloomberg, and other software essential for employment in the finance and investment environment. After successful completion of year 2, you have the option to complete a placement year in the financial services sector. In final year, modules build on core themes to give you an appreciation of the contemporary issues relevant to finance and investment management. Modules Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course. Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list. BSc Hons Finance and Investment Management Programme Structure (below is a list of modules in level order) Year 1 FIN105: Financial Mathematics and Statistics (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN104: Academic and Professional Skills (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) ECO112: Microeconomic Principles (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN101: Accounting for Financial Decision Makers (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN103: Financial Institutions and Markets (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN102: Quantitative Methods for Finance (Level 4, 20 Points, Compulsory) Year 2 FIN308: Career Planning and Skills Development (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN301: International Financial Reporting (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN302: Corporate Finance (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN303: Financial Modelling (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN304: Money and the Economy (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN305: Principles of Investing (Level 5, 20 Points, Compulsory) Year 3 ACF312: Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) [International] (Level 5, 60 Points, Option) ACF329: Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) (Level 5, 120 Points, Option) Year 4 FIN501: Regulation and Ethics (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN505: International Finance (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN503: Insurance and Risk Management (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN504: Behavioural Finance (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN502: Money, Banking and Financial Development (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN510: Financial Technology and Data Science (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN512: Sustainable Finance (Level 6, 20 Points, Option) FIN507: Portfolio Management (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN508: Derivatives (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory) FIN506: Financial Statement Analysis (Level 6, 20 Points, Compulsory)

Admission Requirements

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements. The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

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