BSc Hons Business and Finance

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Oxford Brookes University

Program Overview

The Oxford Brookes University BSc (Hons) Business and Finance is a three-year undergraduate course that seeks to provide learners with an in-depth knowledge of business operations and financial principles. The course is designed to assist learners in gaining both theoretical principles and practical aspects to prepare them for a range of roles in the business and financial sector.

Curriculum Structure:

The course integrates core modules and optional subjects, which allow students to make their studies their own.

  • Year 1:

    • Introduction to Business and Management

    • Raising Individual Financial Awareness

    • Exploring Economics

    • Foundations of Marketing

  • Year 2:

    • Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage

    • Organisational Behaviour and Management

    • Applied Financial Skills

    • Corporate Finance

    • Optional modules including Environmentally Sustainable Business and International Finance

  • Year 3:

    • Business and Finance Synoptic

    • Advanced Financial Management

    • Optional modules including Business Ethics, Entrepreneurial Business Management, and Finance and Development

 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

  • Oxford Brookes University is committed to learning through doing. Students can participate in internships and placements via the university's Careers Portal, which offers a range of opportunities to apply classroom learning in real-world settings.

  • The university also offers virtual internships in collaboration with leading organizations, allowing students to acquire industry-related skills remotely.

Progression & Future Opportunities

  • Graduates of BSc (Hons) Business and Finance are well-positioned for a variety of career roles within the business and finance sectors. The university informs that 87% of full-time undergraduate students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation.

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Employability:

  • The programme prepares students for careers as financial analyst, investment banker, risk manager, business consultant, and management accountant. Alumni have pursued careers at companies including HSBC, Deloitte, and PwC.

Further Academic Progression:

  • Students who wish to continue their studies can opt for postgraduate qualifications such as an MSc in Finance, Economics, or Data Science. Some even opt for an MBA to provide themselves with enhanced management skills and advance in their professional careers in the financial industry.

Program Key Stats

£17,100
£ 28
Sept Intake : 15th Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

BCC
2.8
29
65

NA
NA
6.0
80

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • financial analyst
  • investment banker
  • risk manager
  • business consultant
  • management accountant
  • corporate finance associate
  • financial planner
  • operations manager
  • data analyst
  • treasury analyst
  • credit analyst
  • business development manager
  • auditor
  • compliance officer
  • portfolio manager
  • market researcher
  • supply chain analyst
  • financial controller
  • insurance underwriter
  • and entrepreneur

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