MA (Hons) Business and Finance

The undergraduate Business and Finance course offered at Heriot-Watt University is a three-year program, designed to equip students with expert knowledge in the areas of business and finance. The course focuses on understanding the core concepts related to financial markets, financial institutions, financial instruments and financial policies. Course Content: The course is based on various disciplines like economics, mathematics, statistics and law, and it is dedicated to providing a thorough understanding of business and finance. It covers important topics such as micro and macroeconomics, corporate finance, investment and risk, financial management, business cycles, financial markets, financial instruments and international trade and finance. Key Modules: The key modules of this course include Corporate Finance, Financial Management, Investment and Risk, International Trade and Finance, International Financial Markets, Financial Services, Economic Policy, and Business Cycles.Accreditations: The degree is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and the Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA), which means students are eligible for certain exemptions from professional examinations.Future Careers: On completion of the program, students may proceed in roles such as financial analyst, financial planner, investment advisor, risk analyst, and other related positions in banking and finance sectors. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.