BA (Hons) Finance

The Bachelor of Arts in Finance programme at the University of Strathclyde provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully navigate the financial industry. This course is designed to provide a broad understanding of financial theory as well as applications of financial knowledge in the real world. The course helps students to apply financial theories, understand models and practices, solve problems, and make sound financial decisions. Course Content: The course curriculum is structured to provide a strong foundation in finance, focusing on areas like investments, risk management, and corporate finance. Students can also customize their learning experience by choosing from a variety of elective courses like financial reporting, portfolio theory and management, and behavioural finance. The course offers a balanced blend of theory and practice, leading students to a solid understanding of both the workings of financial markets and the operations of financial institutions. Key Modules: Some of the key modules in the course include 'Corporate Finance and Financial Markets', 'Quantitative Methods', 'Microeconomics', 'Macroeconomics', 'Behavioral Finance', 'Derivatives', 'Banking', 'Risk Management', and 'Investments'.Accreditations: The BA in Finance is accredited by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) and is also a Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Centre of Excellence, which means the degree can lead directly to professional qualifications.Future Careers: Upon graduation, students are well-equipped to pursue a range of career opportunities in the financial industry including roles in investment banking, financial analysis, financial management, insurance, and risk management. The course also provides the academic background for students interested in obtaining professional financial qualifications. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.