BSc Finance (Sustainable Finance) with Study Year Abroad

The BSc Sustainable Finance with Study Year Abroad is a full-time four-year undergraduate course offered by the University of Reading. The course combines core elements of finance and accounting, placing a critical emphasis on sustainability and responsible management. It provides students with the opportunity to spend a year studying abroad.Course Content: The teaching style is a blend of lectures, seminars, and practicals, supported by workshops, projects, and international case studies. The course incorporates significant elements of sustainability principles related to financial theory and practice. It prepares students for the Certified Management Accountant exam and includes modules like Financial Accounting, Management Information, Sustainable Finance, Corporate Governance, and Assurance.Key Modules: Some of the key course modules include Introduction to Accounting, Sustainable Finance, Contemporary Issues in Accounting, Sustainability and Organisational Change, Corporate Financial Policy, International Corporate Finance, and Business Ethics and Sustainability.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the major accounting bodies including the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), and the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA). Future Careers: Graduates from this course gain employment within a wide variety of sectors and a range of job roles across financial and management fields. These include roles in corporate finance, financial planning, investment banking, and portfolio management. Many students also use this degree as a base for further professional accreditation. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.