Applied Finance in Practice BSc (Hons)

Applied Finance in Practice BSc (Hons)

Overview

The Applied Finance in Practice course combines financial theory with real-world experience that covers key topics like financial analysis, corporate finance, risk management, investment strategies, and more.

It includes critical decision-making skills, portfolio management, and valuation techniques, preparing students for careers in finance, investment banking, or corporate strategy.

Objectives

  1. Enhance financial knowledge
  2. Master valuation techniques
  3. Level up investment decision-making
  4. Get expertise in industry tools and software
  5. Promote strategic financial thinking
  6. Develop analytical kills

Prerequisites

  1. Basic understanding of finance
  2. English proficiency

Curriculum Outline

  1. Foundations of Finance
  2. Financial Statement Analysis
  3. Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
  4. Valuation Techniques
  5. Corporate Finance Applications
  6. Risk Management
  7. Financial Modeling
  8. Financial Instruments and Markets
  9. Practical Projects and Case Studies
  10. Capstone Project

Teaching Method

  1. Lectures
  2. Workshops
  3. Tutorials
  4. Statistics sessions

Modules

  1. Data Analytics for Financial Decisions
  2. Microeconomic
  3. Management Information Systems
  4. Intermediate Management Accounting
  5. Intermediate Financial Management
  6. Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
  7. Advanced Financial Management
  8. International Capital Markets
  9. Financial Institutions
  10. Principles of Econometrics
  11. Financial Analysis & Simulation
  12. Applied Econometrics
  13. Research Methods for Accounting and Finance
  14. Financial Statement Analysis
  15. Corporate Governance
  16. Options, Futures, and Valuations
  17. Asset Pricing
  18. Corporate Restructuring & Finance
  19. Portfolio Management
  20. Accountancy and Finance Dissertation
  21. Internship Project Report

Assessment Methods

  1. Essays
  2. Problem-based exercises
  3. Case studies
  4. Presentations
  5. Group projects
  6. Exams

Course Duration

The course duration can vary by country and institution. In the UK, it takes about 3/4 years if you study full-time and 4/5 years if you study part-time.

Facilities

  1. Trading Simulations
  2. Financial Software
  3. Dedicated Finance Labs
  4. Collaborative Workspaces
  5. Classrooms with AV Tools
  6. Digital Libraries
  7. E-Learning Portals
  8. Guest Lectures and Webinars
  9. Workshops and Seminars
  10. Internship Opportunities
  11. Advisory Services
  12. Mentorship Programmes

Career Pathways

  1. Chartered and certified accountants
  2. Finance and investment analysts and advisers
  3. Book-keepers, payroll managers and wage clerks
  4. Actuaries, economists and statisticians
  5. Management consultants and business analysts
  6. Taxation experts
  7. Financial accounts managers
  8. Business sales executives
  9. Brokers
  10. Data analysts
  11. Bank and post office clerks
  12. Other administrative occupations
  13. Financial managers and directors
  14. Protective service associate professionals
  15. Programmers and software development professionals
  16. Human resources and industrial relations officers
  17. Marketing associate professionals
  18. Sales accounts and business development managers
  19. Business associate professionals

Fees and Fundings

The fees per year for an applied finance in practice degree for international students can lie between £20,000 and £25,000 in the UK, but the amount can vary by country and university.

Entry Requirements

  1. A high school diploma or equivalent
  2. English Language Proficiency
  3. Personal Statement
  4. Work Experience (Optional)

Field Work and Internships

  1. Case Studies
  2. Financial Market Simulations
  3. Workshops and Bootcamps
  4. Placement in Financial Institutions
  5. Corporate Finance
  6. Investment Banking
  7. Risk Management
  8. FinTech

Certifications

  1. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
  2. Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
  3. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  4. Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
  5. Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
  6. Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)
  7. Financial Modeling Certification
  8. Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
  9. FinTech Certifications

Intakes

In the UK, the primary intake happens in September/October, and the secondary intake happens in January/February.

Frequently asked questions

Applied finance is applying financial theory to real-world situations.


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