About the course

This one-year course is for those who have already completed two years of undergraduate-equivalent study in a related subject (Level 4 and 5 or 240 credits) and wish to gain a degree in Business Administration with a specific focus. It opens the door to a range of rewarding careers in finance, both in the UK and abroad.

This course provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of the main ideas, concepts and principles of accounting and finance as they relate to individuals, businesses, institutions and governments. Blending theory with practice, it gives you the necessary financial, analytical, communication and IT skills to interpret real-life business situations and make confident, professional and astute business decisions.

With this degree, you should have already studied international banking and finance at an appropriate level and will be ready to expand your existing knowledge, capabilities and skills. Your specialty studies prepare you to respond proactively and creatively to contemporary issues in an increasingly global marketplace, and your supervised final-year project is expected to take an international focus.

Why choose this course?

• Learn the underlying theory of business, finance and banking, and how that translates into real-life practice, when it comes to accurately identifying, recording and processing business transactions and financial manipulations
• Benefit from research-informed teaching delivered by an international faculty recognised for their top-level research in international banking and finance; entrepreneurship; and future digital trends in banking and finance
• Study at a Business School with partners across the world, giving you to the cross-cultural perspectives you need to work in the global market
• Extend your understanding of current trends and build your practical business skills though regular seminars, masterclasses and events, delivered by business leaders and experts from our network of external partners
• Gain transferable skills in communications, analysis and IT
• As a graduate, you can pursue a career in commerce, industry and financial services including accountancy. You can also study at postgraduate and professional level, opening up a career path to senior financial positions in a variety of settings