Business with Finance (with Professional Placement) - BSc (Hons)

City St George's, University of London

The Business with Finance degree combines a business management degree with the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of finance. It is one of the pathways available in the Business Management degree cluster. The Business with Finance pathway is right for you if you want to pursue a career in the finance sector and you’re keen to apply a range of general management skills. It is particularly relevant if you’re interested in a management role in banking or financial services. On this course, you’ll gain a broad understanding of the various elements of running a business and managing an organisation with an emphasis on finance, accounting, and economics. You’ll study a range of management theories and assess their application to finance. You’ll learn how to analyse financial markets and how financial institutions operate. You will also have the chance to learn about the financial aspects of subjects such as strategy and emerging markets. * Gain an overview of the concepts, theories, and techniques that contribute to an understanding of business management * Learn in-depth concepts relating to finance, economics, and accounting * Apply analytical approaches to financial markets and to businesses operating in the financial sector * Learn about the key players within the financial sector and the strategic issues facing them * Consider how the management of finance can be expected to change in the future * Recognise the ethical issues surrounding business and be able to practise responsible management. You also have a number of electives to choose from like our Mentoring & Coaching for Leadership module.