BA Finance

The Finance undergraduate degree offered by the University of Aberdeen provides students with a strong foundation in the basic principles and applications of finance. The program stresses developing the student's abilities in financial analysis and decision-making. The course helps students to excel in the fields of finance, banking, management and consultancy. The course features a flexible design that matches the needs and interests of the student. Course Content: The course starts with a broad-based introductory study of business and operating environments in year one. It then gradually narrows down and deepens students' understanding of finance in years two, three, and four. By the final year, students will be tackling topics like professional finance, derivatives, issues in corporate finance, and empirical finance. Special learning approaches like 'Trading Room' experience are part of the curriculum to offer real-world learning situations.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Principles of Accounting, Economic Analysis for Business I, Introduction to Finance, Statistics for Business I, Management Concepts, Professional Finance, etc. Accreditations: Upon completion of the course, students can gain professional recognition and exemptions from key professional bodies such as ICAS, ACCA, CIMA and CIPFA.Future Careers: Graduates are well equipped to enter a wide range of business careers including banking, insurance, financial analysis, fund management, portfolio management, and investment analysis among others. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.