Understand the logic behind specific finance techniques and decision-making strategies.
Critically evaluate key issues in finance, and explore modern financial theory and practice.
Apply analytical methods in finance and financial economics to real-world problems.
Build a quantitative base. Study mathematics and statistics – applicable to the study of any social science – and gain a firm grasp of economic theory and accounting principles.
Explore core analytical methods. Explore the principles of finance, financial systems, econometrics and microeconomics.
Gain in-depth knowledge. Take advanced courses in areas like corporate finance, asset pricing, derivatives and risk management, and investments management.
The maximum period of registration is six years, but we suggest you aim to complete your programme within three to four years. To complete the programme in three years, students must take four full courses (or equivalent) each year.
The table below shows the course sequence for a three-year completion timeline. All full courses are 30 credits and take 20 weeks of learning. Half courses are 15 credits and include 10 weeks of learning.
Statistics 1 (ST104a) must be taken with Mathematics 1 (MT105a) or Statistics 2 (ST104b)
This programme will prepare you for a variety of careers in the financial services industry and related fields. With strong critical thinking, quantitative and communication skills, you could also apply your knowledge in areas like management and business development.
After graduation, you’ll be qualified to apply to a master’s programme or pursue a career in various finance-focused organisations, departments or teams. Common employers include:
Actuary
Create models and analyses designed to help companies and governments assess financial risks, plan long-term investments and accurately predict costs.
Insurance Broker
Leverage your knowledge of financial markets to help customers research, negotiate and manage the appropriate cover for their circumstances.
Stockbroker
Manage clients’ investment portfolios by trading stocks, shares and other financial products to get the best return – and advise clients on potential risks and opportunities.
Insurance Underwriter
Outline the details of insurance policies, analyse insurance proposals and assess risk; determine who should receive coverage; and prepare quotes and negotiate terms.
Financial Adviser
Help people or organisations make sound investments by clearly communicating the best financial plans for them, based on thorough product research and reporting.
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Ms Farin Daula is working as a senior lecturer at UCB. She is a trained education professional from the UK and has a degree in Education and English from University of Surrey, UK. She also holds a Master’s in management from Westminster University, UK. Ms Farin received her teacher training at the department of Continuing Education, University of Oxford, UK. Ms Farin is the founder of the education platform, One Circle. She is a certified mental health first aider and a life coach. She has extensive experience in the life-skills education sector, working in various schools and non-profit organizations in London and Dhaka. She is the author of the Tara and Joy children’s book series. The first book of this series called “Tara and Joy: Body Safety” is available now both in Bengali and English version.
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Dr. Sadia Afreen is an assistant professor at the Universal College Bangladesh (UCB). She completed BSc in Chemical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology (BUET). She obtained her PhD from the University of Nottingham and then completed her postdoctoral research at Nanjing University in the field of chemical engineering. Her research expertise is in applied chemistry and nanotechnology. She has significant publications in her areas of research, and she contributed as a journal reviewer to prestigious journals in her fields of expertise. She earned the Postgraduate Student Teachers Certificate during her postgraduate study at the University of Nottingham. She worked in the hall committee, conference committee at the University of Nottingham; teaching and learning subcommittee, and program coordinator in the Monash College MCD program at UCB. She worked in industry and had several engineering and research training at home and abroad.
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