MA (Hons) Finance

Heriot-Watt University offers a BSc in Finance that is designed to provide students with a strong grounding in financial management principles and develop high-level skills in key areas such as corporate finance, financial decision-making, financial reporting and risk management. The course offers an internationally recognised degree, structured to foster strategic and operational skills in finance management.Course Content: The BSc in Finance examines the theory and practice of finance, focusing on investment, corporate and international finance. It prepares students with a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles and their application to corporate financial policy.Key Modules: Students will take a series of core courses and electives, which may vary from year to year. Some of the core courses in the programme include 'Financial Markets', 'Economics for Business', 'Mathematics for Business and Finance', and 'Accounting for Management'.Accreditations: The BSc in Finance programme at Heriot-Watt University is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW). Future Careers: Graduates of the BSc in Finance program can find opportunities in financial and risk management within banks, insurance companies, financial service companies and a wide range of public and private sectors. Some career options include jobs as financial analysts, financial controllers, financial advisers, auditors, fund managers, traders, brokers and investment researchers.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.