Step confidently into the world of finance with this pathway, which will enhance your employability and leadership skills You’ll gain a strong understanding of strategic business issues, along with teamwork and creative problem-solving skills, all while preparing for diverse career paths in investor relations, budget analysis, financial services, corporate services, and more.

• Develop strategic financial insights
• Analyze financial statements & performance
• Manage financial resources effectively
• Navigate global economic & financial landscapes
• Lead teams in financial decision-making

This is a six-semester, three-year program (180 ECTS). The core courses taught during the first year will give you a solid grounding in all essential business disciplines, while the second and third years incorporate your chosen pathway, in addition to the core courses. 

In your final year, you will undertake a year-long Business Consultancy Project designed to integrate knowledge gained throughout the program. Interacting with a real-world company, you will conduct a situational analysis and then apply your research insights to develop solutions for actual business challenges or problems.

As the BA (Hons) in Business Management is a full-franchised program offered by the University of Derby, the selection criteria for admission is fully aligned with their Admissions Policy.

Semester 1 (30 ECTS)

• Understanding People in Organizations
• Operations, Supply Chain & IT
• Business Economics

Semester 2 (30 ECTS)

• Finance & Business Performance
• Developing an Enterprising Mindset
• Marketing Fundamentals

Semester 3 (30 ECTS)

• Quantitative Skills for Business
• Sustainability & Responsible Management
• Managing Financial Resources

Semester 4 (30 ECTS)

• Applied Operations Management
• Managing Performance Through People
• Law for Accounting

Semester 5 (30 ECTS)

• Global Business & Strategy
• The Business Consultancy Project Part I
• Financial Statement Analysis

Semester 6 (30 ECTS)

• Developing Leadership & Management
• The Business Consultancy Project Part II
• International Business Performance Appraisal

The BA (Hons) in Business Management (Finance) provides students with key competencies in core business areas and a specialized skill set in their chosen pathway. 

They will acquire practical skills with direct application to real-world business scenarios and develop the agile, innovative thinking essential for success in a global business environment.

Objectives include: 

• Analyze the planning and optimization of resources to achieve organizational goals.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills required for a global business environment.
• Treat all aspects of business as a whole rather than as separate disciplines.
• Use digital technology to retrieve, analyze and present data.

On successful completion of this program, you will earn:

A U.K. state-recognized BA (Hons) in Business Management (Finance) degree from University of Derby, U.K.

This BA (Hons) program is additionally accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which gives students the possibility of achieving an extra international qualification: CMI's Diploma in Management and Leadership.

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Financial Planner

Assist in creating client financial plans, researching investments, & supporting long-term financial goal setting.

Investment Banking Analyst

Conduct financial analysis, build pitch books, & support M&A or capital raising transactions for clients.

Accountant

Handle data entry, reconciliations, & support financial reporting to ensure accurate & timely accounting records.

Risk Analyst

Identify financial or operational risks, support assessments, & help develop mitigation strategies & reporting frameworks.

Finance Business Analyst

Bridges finance & operations by analyzing data, improving workflows, & supporting financial strategy initiatives.

These are the admission requirements for this program. If you're not sure if you meet our requirements, contact us for a personalized assessment. Our team is here to help!

Academic requirements:

One certified copy of high school diploma and transcripts; or equivalent

Proof of English level:

Minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component; native speaker of English or equivalent.