BSc Hons Finance and Investment Management

The Finance and Investment Management BSc (Hons) course offered by Northumbria University combines the study of financial theory with the practical skills necessary for a career in the financial sector. This degree offers comprehensive knowledge of the financial world and the various investment strategies, preparing students for positions in finance, banking, investment, and risk management.Course Content: Students will develop detailed knowledge of the most important concepts in finance, investment, risk management, and the nature of the financial markets. They would learn and understand how investment decisions are made and gain skills to analyze these decisions based on financial ratios, asset valuation, capital structuring, and portfolio management.Key Modules: Some of the core modules include Business Modelling for Decision Making, Corporate Reporting, Corporate Finance, Economic Indicators and Policies, Financial Management, Understanding Financial Markets, Financial Products, Fabricating Futures: Strategy and Design Thinking, among others.Accreditations: This course is accredited by Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI), recognised worldwide as the professional qualification in investment management, as well as The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), providing students with exemptions from some of their professional exams.Future Careers: Graduates typically find roles as financial analysts, investment bankers, corporate treasurers, management consultants, and in other areas such as risk management, insurance, and investment management. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.