COURSE CURRICULUM

This course offers a strong foundation in economics, finance, and personal financial management, beginning with a common first year that introduces core business and economic concepts. Shared with related courses like Business Economics and Finance and Investment, the first year allows for cross-disciplinary learning and the flexibility to switch degree paths. Modules include Entrepreneurial Thinking, Principles of Micro and Macroeconomics, and Mathematics and Statistics, as well as Business Accounting and Principles of Finance, which lay the groundwork for understanding financial systems and developing decision-making skills.In the second year, the course begins to focus on finance and its real-world applications. Students explore Financial Services, Financial Regulation, and Investment and Taxation, developing insight into markets, compliance, and portfolio planning. Psychology in Finance introduces behavioural finance, examining how cognitive biases influence investor decisions. The Econometrics and Data Analysis module equips students with statistical tools to analyse economic trends, while the Research Proposal module supports the development of independent research skills in preparation for the final year.The final year sharpens professional readiness through advanced finance modules and an individual project. The 40-credit Project module allows students to specialise in an area of interest or produce a work-based research report, developing both analytical and presentation skills. Investment and Risk Analysis covers the measurement of investment performance and valuation methods for equities and bonds. Financial Planning focuses on building practical client strategies, including cashflow modelling and financial goal setting. Finally, Insurance and Pensions explores life insurance, retirement planning, and risk mitigation strategies, preparing students for careers in wealth management, financial advisory, and insurance sectors.Overall, the course combines theory, data analysis, and real-world finance applications to prepare students for the dynamic financial services industry.