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
- Enhance financial knowledge
- Master valuation techniques
- Level up investment decision-making
- Get expertise in industry tools and software
- Promote strategic financial thinking
- Develop analytical kills
Prerequisites
- Basic understanding of finance
- English proficiency
Curriculum Outline
- Foundations of Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management
- Valuation Techniques
- Corporate Finance Applications
- Risk Management
- Financial Modeling
- Financial Instruments and Markets
- Practical Projects and Case Studies
- Capstone Project
Teaching Method
- Lectures
- Workshops
- Tutorials
- Statistics sessions
Modules
- Data Analytics for Financial Decisions
- Microeconomic
- Management Information Systems
- Intermediate Management Accounting
- Intermediate Financial Management
- Macroeconomics and Applied Policy
- Advanced Financial Management
- International Capital Markets
- Financial Institutions
- Principles of Econometrics
- Financial Analysis & Simulation
- Applied Econometrics
- Research Methods for Accounting and Finance
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Corporate Governance
- Options, Futures, and Valuations
- Asset Pricing
- Corporate Restructuring & Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Accountancy and Finance Dissertation
- Internship Project Report
Assessment Methods
- Essays
- Problem-based exercises
- Case studies
- Presentations
- Group projects
- 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
- Trading Simulations
- Financial Software
- Dedicated Finance Labs
- Collaborative Workspaces
- Classrooms with AV Tools
- Digital Libraries
- E-Learning Portals
- Guest Lectures and Webinars
- Workshops and Seminars
- Internship Opportunities
- Advisory Services
- Mentorship Programmes
Career Pathways
- Chartered and certified accountants
- Finance and investment analysts and advisers
- Book-keepers, payroll managers and wage clerks
- Actuaries, economists and statisticians
- Management consultants and business analysts
- Taxation experts
- Financial accounts managers
- Business sales executives
- Brokers
- Data analysts
- Bank and post office clerks
- Other administrative occupations
- Financial managers and directors
- Protective service associate professionals
- Programmers and software development professionals
- Human resources and industrial relations officers
- Marketing associate professionals
- Sales accounts and business development managers
- 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
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- English Language Proficiency
- Personal Statement
- Work Experience (Optional)
Field Work and Internships
- Case Studies
- Financial Market Simulations
- Workshops and Bootcamps
- Placement in Financial Institutions
- Corporate Finance
- Investment Banking
- Risk Management
- FinTech
Certifications
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
- Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
- Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF)
- Financial Modeling Certification
- Professional Risk Manager (PRM)
- 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.