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The BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance at Keele University combines expertise in business management with a deep understanding of financial systems and markets. Students develop key skills in areas such as corporate finance, strategic management, and global financial analysis, making them well-prepared for careers in banking, finance, and business consultancy.
The program emphasizes employability, providing practical experience through access to the Bloomberg Financial Lab, where students can complete the industry-valued Bloomberg Market Concepts course. Taught by active researchers in finance and management, the curriculum remains relevant and globally focused. Keele’s excellence in teaching is highlighted by its Gold ratings in the 2017 and 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF).
Professional Exemptions: Potential exemptions from CIMA, ACCA, and CFA qualifications
Bloomberg Terminal Access: Real-world data analysis tools integrated into learning
Industry and Enterprise Links: Close ties with the Keele Science & Innovation Park for internships and networking opportunities
Course overview:
Year 1: Professional and Academic Development 1, The Business of Organisations, Data, Decisions and Visualisation, along with an optional module
Year 2: Professional and Academic Development 2, Contemporary Business Operations, Financial markets, institutions and technology, along with an optional Individual Placement Module
Year 3: Professional and Academic Development 3, Strategic Management, Project, along with an optional Individual Placement Module or Digital Showcase
Placement Year: Optional, paid work placement between years 2 and 3
International Year: Study abroad at a Keele partner university
Entrepreneurship Year: Opportunity to develop a business idea with university support
Practical Financial Training: Bloomberg Professional Service and Bloomberg Market Concepts certification
Optional Digital Showcase in your final year as well as a Project
Professional body exemptions ease entry into finance and accountancy careers
Strong placement and enterprise partnerships enhance employability
Career development support through Keele’s Careers and Employability Service
Average earnings: £25,000, 15 months after the course
91% of the students go on to work and/or study
A-level: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills MathsIELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5If you do not meet the standard entry requirement, you can access the course via a Foundation YearTOEFL: 79 with 17 (writing), 17 (listening), 18 (reading) and 20 (speaking)High School Graduates: Must have 3 APs (grade 5=A; 4=B, 3=C) or 3 SAT Subject Tests (SAT II) at 600 each or a combination of SAT Subject Tests plus AP's totalling 3 or ACT composite score 26 can be accepted as one A Level grade B. Average of 65% from four subjects in the ICSE, CBSE or Western Bengal Standard XII, or average of 70% from four subjects in any other Standard XII + 6 or C2 in Secondary School Examination Maths, or Pass in Standard XII MathsIB: 4 / C in GCSE Maths or Level 2 Functional Skills Maths, or 3 in IB Middle Years Maths, or 3 in IB Diploma Standard Level Maths (any)Reference from a teacher, adviser or professional who knows you academically & Personal Statement requiredFinancial AnalystCorporate BankerBusiness ConsultantRisk ManagerFinancial Planner
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