BSc (Hons) Business Finance at Birmingham City University

I wouldn't have seen myself studying business finance. But when I started to look through university courses and look through career paths, it really sparked my interest. The world of finance is experiencing ongoing changes and challenges with the continuous development of innovative products and ever unpredictable global financial markets.

Faculty: Faculty of Business, Law and Social Sciences  |  Department: Accounting, Finance and Economics  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Throughout the course, you will develop practical and transferable skills in financial analysis, quantitative data analysis, risk assessment and evidence-based decision-making. You’ll learn to use AI, digital tools and emerging fintech technologies to analyse financial information, solve real-world problems and develop strategic, sustainable financial solutions. Through a combination of lectures, workshops, field trips, online learning and applied activities, you’ll also strengthen your communication, teamwork, critical thinking and professional judgement. Modules include Introduction to Finance, Fundamentals of Accounting and Business, Economics Principles, Data Intelligence, Quantitative Methods for Finance, Leadership, Future Skills and Personal Branding, Corporate Finance, Entrepreneurial and Sustainable Finance.

Career pathways

The business finance specialism and professional alignment of the programme enables progression into a career in business finance, treasury finance, corporate banking or business management. Birmingham is the birthplace of Lloyds Bank and is also home to massive names in banking and finance such as HSBC, Standard Life Insurance and Goldmann Sachs.

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