Program Overview

The BA Hons Finance & Business Law program at the University of Strathclyde is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of finance and business law, preparing them for careers in financial services, banking, investment management, and more.

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: NM32
• Accreditation: Triple-accredited business school - AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS
• Second-year entry: May be available to suitably-qualified students
• Applicant visit days: These take place in March each year

Why This Course?

The finance degree is unique in Scotland in terms of the range and depth of issues covered. Subjects include the principles of investment and value, business finance and decision-making, and the analysis of securities such as bonds and shares. Employers value the range of subject combinations available at Strathclyde, ensuring students have an in-depth understanding of a second subject to complement their finance studies.

Course Content

In Year 1, students study a range of business disciplines across four subject modules, plus three core integrating modules in international business, business knowledge and skills, and academic skills. From Year 2, students take modules in the subjects they choose to specialize in.

Year 1 Modules

• Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
• Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
• Management Development Programme 1
• Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
• Academic Skills

Year 2 Modules

• Management Development Programme 2
• Finance classes covering investment and financial decision-making, risk and return, and portfolio selection
• Business Law classes introducing the main areas of legal study, including law-making, court systems, and contract law

Year 3 Modules

• Management Development Programme 3, focusing on individualized experience in an organizational context
• Finance classes covering advanced corporate finance, financial markets, and valuation of derivatives
• Business Law classes allowing students to choose from a wide range of business law subjects and electives

Year 4 Modules

• Students can specialize in Finance as a Single Honours subject or continue to a Joint Honours degree in Finance and their other principal subject
• Honours classes cover advanced topics in corporate investment, corporate financing, asset pricing, and more

Learning and Teaching

Teaching is over two semesters in blocks of 12 weeks, with classes taught through lectures, tutorials, and seminars alongside team-based projects, online materials, and interactive sessions.

Assessment

The majority of classes involve a final unseen exam, supplemented by individual and/or group coursework.

Entry Requirements

• Highers: Standard entry requirements: AAAA/AAABB (1st sitting), AAAABB (2nd sitting)
• A Levels: ABB-BBB (GCSE English Language 6/B or Literature 6/B)
• International Baccalaureate: 32-30 (no subject below 5 and including English SL5, Maths/Maths Studies SL5)
• HNC/HND: Relevant HNC/HND, A in Graded Units

Fees and Funding

• Scotland/EU: £1,820
• England, Wales & Northern Ireland: £9,535
• International: £21,550
• University preparation programme fees: Available for international students
• Additional costs: Course materials, study abroad expenses, graduation gown hire

Careers

Graduates go on to work as financial analysts, investment managers, or in general business careers. Some also pursue further study for professional accounting qualifications or an accelerated graduate LLB degree.

Triple-Accredited Business School

The University of Strathclyde Business School holds accreditations from AMBA, AACSB, and EQUIS, recognizing its commitment to excellence in business education.

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Outline:

• Year 1:
• Introduction to Finance and Financial Analysis
• Introduction to Economics and Business Analysis & Technology
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Marketing & Entrepreneurship
• Management Development Programme 1
• Introduction to Tourism Studies and Managing People
• Academic Skills
• Year 2:
• Business Law
• Management Development Programme 2
• Finance
• Investment and financial decision-making and policies in business
• Risk and return and the pricing of company shares
• Portfolio selection and the efficiency of financial markets
• The valuation of bonds and bond portfolio management
• Equity trading strategies
• Statistical and spreadsheet methods of analysing financial problems and strategies
• Year 3:
• Management Development Programme 3
• Finance
• Advanced corporate finance and financial markets issues
• Valuation of derivatives, such as options and futures and swaps
• The operations of derivatives markets
• Hedging strategies
• Treasury and international financial risk management in business
• Advanced methods of empirical analysis, such as event studies, and access to historic and live data
• Year 4:
• Finance
• Corporate investment
• Corporate financing
• Asset pricing
• Portfolio analysis
• Derivatives
• International financial management
• Behavioural finance
• International corporate governance
• Financial quantitative methods
• Business Law

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Assessment:

• Final unseen exam at the end of each semester
• Individual and/or group coursework

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Teaching:

• Lectures, tutorials, and seminars
• Team-based projects
• Online materials
• Interactive sessions using personal response systems
• Guest speakers from partnership corporate organisations

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Careers:

• Financial analysts
• Investment managers
• Accountants
• Business consultants
• Government employees
• Lawyers

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Other:

• Triple-accredited business school (AACSB, EQUIS, AMBA)
• Strong reputation for working with business, industry, and the public sector
• Graduates are sought-after by employers for their skills in finance, business law, and management

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| Fees | Description | Currency | |---|---|---| | £1,820 | Scotland | £ | | £9,250 | England, Wales & Northern Ireland | £ | | £19,600 | International | £ |

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Overview:

• Founded in 1796 as Anderson's Institution
• Received its Royal Charter in 1964, becoming the University of Strathclyde
• Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the UK for engineering and technology
• Home to the Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), a world-leading research center in metal forming
• Notable alumni include Sir James Black (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine), Sir David Murray (former CEO of Rangers Football Club), and Dame Jocelyn Bell Burnell (astrophysicist)

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Student Life:

• Over 23,000 students from over 100 countries
• 150+ student clubs and societies, including sports teams, cultural groups, and academic societies
• Student support services include counseling, health, and disability support
• Campus facilities include a sports center, library, and student union

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Academics:

• Offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in engineering, science, business, law, and social sciences
• Faculty includes world-renowned experts in their fields
• Teaching methodologies emphasize hands-on learning and industry engagement
• Academic support services include tutoring, writing centers, and language support
• Unique academic programs include the Strathclyde MBA, which is ranked among the top 100 MBAs in the world

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Top Reasons to Study Here:

• Excellent reputation for teaching and research, particularly in engineering and technology
• Strong industry connections and opportunities for internships and placements
• Specialized facilities such as the AFRC and the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences
• Vibrant student life with a diverse and inclusive community
• Located in the heart of Glasgow, a vibrant and cosmopolitan city

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Services:

• Counseling and mental health support
• Health center with a range of medical services
• Accommodation services with a variety of on-campus and off-campus options
• Library resources with over 1 million books and journals
• Technology support including IT services and free Wi-Fi
• Career development services with support for job searching, CV writing, and interview preparation