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The BSc (Hons) Business Finance at Birmingham City University prepares students for careers in the global financial sector by combining technical financial skills with real-world applications and ethical decision-making. Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) and aligned with ACCA, CIMA, and ACT standards, this program ensures graduates are industry-ready and equipped for professional certifications. Located at BCU’s City Centre Campus, students benefit from access to the City Trading Room, field trips to institutions like the London Metal Exchange, and opportunities to engage in sustainable finance and FinTech.
Modules integrate core finance topics with business analytics, sustainable development goals (SDGs), and behavioral insights, supported by Bloomberg terminals and professional mentoring.
Course overview
Year 1: Financial Accounting, Principles of Economics, Business Analytics, and Introduction to Financial Markets
Year 2: Corporate Finance, Investment Analysis, Financial Risk Management, and Sustainable Finance, with optional modules in FinTech and International Business
Year 3: Advanced Corporate Reporting, Portfolio Management, Behavioral Finance, and a research dissertation or consultancy project
Optional Placement Year
Use Bloomberg terminals and real-time data in BCU’s City Trading Room
Work with real clients in the BCU Tax Clinic on tax-based consultancy projects
Optional placement year
Annual field trips to London Metal Exchange and financial institutions
Industry-relevant tools like SPSS, NVivo, and Microsoft Office 365 available free
Courses embedded with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for ethical awareness
Graduates work at top employers like HSBC, Goldman Sachs, and FTSE 100 companies
Progress to postgraduate study, including MSc Finance or professional certifications like CFA or ACCA
Eligible for accelerated entry into CISI and ACCA exams
Full career support from BCU’s Careers+ including mock interviews and placement sourcing
Average earnings: £24,000, 15 months after the course
84% of the students go on to work and/or study
IELTS: 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5Requires the 12th Standard average of 60% with a minimum of 60% in Maths. Maths at Standard 10 with 65% from the Central Board and CICSE Board is accepted.SAT (Reasoning) with a combined score from 2 subjects of 1100 out of 1600TOEFL: Overall 80 with 20 in reading, 18 in listening, 21 in speaking and 19 in writingGCSE - Mathematics qualification at grade C/4 or above.Students have the opportunity to work on live consultancy projects with real businesses, applying their knowledge to solve financial issues.Graduates may choose to pursue postgraduate study in finance, business analytics, or management or pursue professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or CFA to advance their careers.Birmingham City University’s campus provides modern accommodation options and is well-connected to the city center, making it easy for students to explore everything this dynamic city has to offer.The university offers dedicated career coaching to guide students through their career development, including workshops on CV writing, interview preparation, and networking.Students have access to personal academic tutors who provide one-on-one support throughout the course.Financial StrategistActuaryCorporate BankerTax AdvisorInvestment AnalystFinancial TraderRetail BankerAccountantFinancial AnalystInvestment ManagerFinancial ConsultantRisk ManagerFinancial AdvisorAuditorData AnalystStockbrokerEconomistControl AnalystTax ConsultantManagement AccountantPublic Finance AccountantForensic AccountantInvestment Banker 
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