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Global Finance BSc

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    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 15,500

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    De Montfort University

    De Montfort University had humble beginnings. It started as the Leicester School of Art in 1870. It expanded steadily, adding new facilities and subjects, eventually becoming the Leicester Colleges of Art and Technology in 1927.

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    Course Summary

    A BSc in Global Finance from De Montfort University is an indicator to employers that you are a highly skilled, dedicated graduate with the potential to do great things in nearly any organisation. You’ll discover a great deal about the finance techniques which define the global investment landscape. You’ll learn how to research, investigate and interpret financial data. You’ll come to understand the theoretical framework which defines global finance. These are the skills you’ll need to build a career in any of the world’s financially-oriented industries, including well-respected specialties such as treasury management, insurance and pensions, international banking and of course global investment.

    This degree is fully accredited by the CFA Society of the UK, and is considered good preparation for the Investment Management Certificate – one of the most widely accepted financial qualifications in the UK. Successfully completing the program can lead to exemptions from testing into CIMA or the ACCA, as well as other professional organisations.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 3 years at full time.

    Year 1

    Your first year will see you learning the basics of economics, accounting, finance and international law.

    Core Modules Include:

    • Statistics and Probability Theory for Finance
    • Mathematics for Finance
    • Management Accounting
    • Introduction to Microeconomics
    • Introduction to Law
    • Financial Accounting

    Year 2

    Your second year will include more advanced modules and beginning to define your specialty.

    Core Modules Include:

    • International Financial Markets and Institutions
    • Financial Reporting
    • Equity and Fixed Income Valuation
    • Econometrics
    • Corporate Finance
    • Business Taxation

    Elective Modules Include:

    • Working Capital Management
    • Risk Management
    • Global Issues in Strategic Financial Planning
    • Business Intelligence using Excel

    Year 3

    Your final year will see you taking the most advanced modules, as well as putting the capstone on your chosen specialty.

    Core Modules Include:

    • Investments and Portfolio Management
    • International Financial Management
    • International Financial Derivatives
    • Financial Econometrics
    • Advanced Financial Reporting
    • Advanced Corporate Finance

    Elective Modules Include:

    • International Business Taxation
    • Global Finance Dissertation
    • Behavioural Finance
    • Advanced Corporate Taxation

    Learning & Teaching

    You will be taught using many different methods throughout Be Montfort’s Global Finance BSc program. These will include self-directed study, group work tutorials and of course larger lecture classes. You’ll have academic support at all times, including 1 to 1 access to a designated mentor. Your progress will typically be assessed based on test or examination scores and through coursework. The latter will generally include reports, essays and/or presentations.

    Career Possibilities

    In addition to the core taught modules, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your international experience with a year studying abroad at one of DMU’s partner universities. This will do wonders for your employability, especially with overseas organisations. Recent graduates from this program have taken roles like Financial Analyst, Finance Officer, Corporate Treasury Specialist and Finance Performance Analyst at organisations including BP, PwC. Phillips Electronics and Mattel.

    Entry Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BSc degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 112 UCAS Tariff points (including at least 2 A Levels), but other qualifications are also accepted. The full list of UK qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in any one section would qualify, for example.

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