BSc Finance

The BSc degree in Finance at the University of Leicester offers a comprehensive and well-rounded education in finance, built on a foundation of business and management. This challenging and engaging degree course prepares students for a successful and fulfilling career in a multifaceted sector that’s known for its dynamism and reward. Course Content: During the course, students will take a deep dive into many core areas of finance including corporate finance, financial markets, derivative securities, and quantitative finance. They'll then move on to more advanced topics like fixed income and equity investments, financial risk management, and behavioural finance. Key Modules: The course is organized into modules, each carrying a certain number of credits. Some of the modules include Understanding Financial Information, Business Economics, Corporate Finance, Financial Reporting, Advanced Corporate Finance, Financial Derivatives, Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management, Behavioural Finance, and Financial Risk Management.Accreditations: The course is accredited by Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), The Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), and Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). This gives students an edge when entering the job market because employers often prefer graduates with accredited degrees.Future Careers: Students graduating from this course have gone on to have successful careers in a wide range of sectors such as banking and finance, accountancy, and management consultancy. The finance degree course gives a thorough understanding of finance concepts which is invaluable in these and many other career paths. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.