BSc (Hons) Financial Management at Swansea University

The BSc Financial Management blends financial theory with management practice, covering financial and management accounting, corporate finance, international finance, risk and asset management. It is taught at Bay Campus in the School of Management, which is accredited by AACSB International, and modules may give exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CFA and CMI exams.

Department: School of Management  |  Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with a classroom-based foundation year, year abroad or year in industry)  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers financial accounting, analytical and digital skills, the economy and society, business law and professional ethics, management accounting and financial markets. Year 2 adds corporate reporting, corporate finance and financial markets and institutions, and Year 3 includes strategic management accounting, a business consultancy project and international financial management, with options such as asset management, digital assets and advanced corporate finance.

Career pathways

Roles include financial policy analyst, strategy or risk consultant, wealth management or investment adviser, management consultant, finance analyst, accountant or actuary, banking professional, auditor and economic adviser; postgraduate study is also an option.

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