Financial Services (Top Up) - BSc (Hons)

Middlesex University

This course gives you the essential knowledge and skills to excel in the financial services industry. Designed to build on your existing experience, it prepares you for roles in banking, investment management, insurance, building societies, and a wide range of other financial institutions. You’ll explore the latest global trends and challenges while developing the practical skills employers are looking for. With exclusive access to our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab, you'll be trained to use industry-leading tools like the Bloomberg Terminal, DataStream, and Eikon financial databases. Through hands-on learning and the opportunity to earn Bloomberg credentials, you’ll gain real-world expertise in financial data analysis and modelling, giving you a competitive edge in today’s fast-moving financial services market.

Throughout the course, you'll gain knowledge of domestic and international markets. You'll explore financial instruments, institutional operations, asset and risk management strategies and analyse international financial regulation. You'll build critical skills sought after in the financial services sector, including analytical thinking, numerical aptitude and proficiency in information technology. You'll also learn how to apply quantitative techniques across a range of financial areas and gain proficiency in software like Excel, Minitab and STATA. You'll examine how regulatory frameworks and market forces shape financial services marketing. By working with real-life scenarios, you'll learn to create effective marketing strategies and develop practical solutions in the complex financial landscape.

We prioritise your success by offering a personalised approach to education. You'll have a dedicated Personal Tutor related to your course to guide you throughout your undergraduate journey. If you require assistance with academic writing, numeracy, or library skills, we provide the necessary support. Our Student Learning and Graduate Academic Assistants, who have studied your subject, can share their experiences and support you in your academic endeavours. We also run a comprehensive series of weekly employability and skills sessions, which have been recognised as excellent by one of our professional bodies and we have been awarded a CIMA Employability Global Silver Excellence award. With a strong foundation in finance, coupled with practical learning and hands-on experience using finance software, this course prepares you to excel in various roles in the finance industry, including prestigious international banks and institutions like HSBC and Deloitte.

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/financial-services-top-up-bsc-honours/