Bournemouth University - BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance) (with Foundation Year option)

Learn about the financial, accounting, and reporting skills that are increasingly valued and sought after in a wide range of business and organizational contexts. You will gain a thorough understanding of the economic, qualitative, and quantitative techniques and ideas that are used to analyze and solve business problems in a global marketplace.
Study abroad opportunities at one of our international partner institutions.
Study a broad subject that will serve as a springboard to employment in any industry, anywhere in the world.
Complete a 30-week optional placement, which will provide you with invaluable opportunities to gain industry experience and build a professional network.
Study at a university with more than 35 years of teaching experience in this field, excellent industry connections, and an international reputation - 85% of graduates said the faculty is good at explaining things.

Course accreditations

The accrediting bodies on our BA (Hons) Business & Management (Finance) course are renowned industry-wide for promoting excellence and the highest standards, all of which is reflected in the Bournemouth University Business School experience:

  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) accreditation is a hallmark of excellence that has been awarded to fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide
  • Chartered Management Institute (CMI) accreditation gives you complimentary CMI student membership, access to resources and services and when you graduate, you’ll receive a CMI leadership and management qualification in addition to your Bachelor’s degree.

Entry Requirements

  • GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics grade 4 (or grade C in the old grading system). We also accept iGCSEs, Key Skills Functional Skills, and other qualifications at Level 2 of the National Qualifications Framework.
  • 104–120 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of two A-levels.
  • 102–108 UCAS tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit, and Pass grades.
  •  IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. 

Career Prospects

Our business graduates hold a variety of positions in a variety of industries. This course is intended to prepare you for employment in any organization, large or small, and in any industry.

When it comes to entering the workforce, having a good understanding of business management as well as financial knowledge is a significant advantage. Business managers who understand financial statements, planning, and accounting are extremely valuable, as are financial professionals who understand business management principles.
This makes our graduates highly employable, with many of them beginning their careers in positions such as:

  • Account Executive
  • Account Manager
  • Business Analyst
  • Business Development Assistant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Marketing & Operations Manager
  • Operations Analyst.

Course Details

On this course you will be taught by a range of staff with relevant expertise and knowledge appropriate to the content of the unit. This will include senior academic staff, qualified professional practitioners and research students. You will also benefit from regular guest lectures from industry.

Foundation Year

Core Units:
Fundamentals of Business & Management
Academic & Professional Practice
Fusion Business Project

Year 1

Core units:
Developing Management Competencies
Introduction to Accounting
Organisational Behaviour & Responsible Management
Introduction to Financial Markets
Option units (choose two):
Global Business Environment
Principles of Microeconomics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Business Simulation
Fundamentals of Marketing

Year 2

Core units:
Recruiting, Selecting & Retaining Talent
Strategic Management
Management Accounting
Corporate Financial Management
Financial Reporting
Option units (choose one):
Consumer Behaviour & Contemporary Issues
Global Operations Management
Digital Marketing Fundamentals
Globally Responsible Business Practice

Final Year

Core units:
Research in Business & Management
Organisational Leadership
Advanced Accounting Theory & Practice
Core units (choose one):
Research Project
Reflective Practitioner Project
Hacking for Sustainability Project
Option units (choose one):
Advanced Management Accounting
Investment Management
Public Finance & Policy

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