Programme Overview

The BA Finance and Investments programme equips students with the skills and knowledge to enter a range of exciting careers in Banking, Corporate Finance, Fund Management and International Finance. The degree structure covers the key areas of Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance and Investment Management. This degree programme enables our students to respond to the demand for graduates with knowledge and skills required to lead or financially direct organizations, from family run businesses to global corporations or to secure employment in the world of finance and banking.

Students acquire a solid foundation in business, accounting and economics’ fundamentals with information technology and a sound understanding of financial concepts and considerations within a global financial environment. The programme covers key areas that are vital to the finance industry such as: mergers, regulation and derivatives. In-depth focus is dedicated to the applications of tools in finance and investment such as risk measurement and management, asset pricing, cost of capital, exchange rate determination, financial modelling and econometric testing. Students can tailor their degree with specialist options in Derivatives, International Finance and Wealth Management. Together with the option to gain Internship experience, the degree aims to form graduates with strong skills and key tools required by global employers in this competitive industry.

Our academics are experts in the finance and investment industry, and there are regular guest speakers to provide further insight. Students will work independently and collaboratively to apply their knowledge to practical situations, both on in the classroom and in the field. Graduates from this programme are also eligible to receive a Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Award in Management & Leadership.

5 Reasons to study BA Finance & Investment:

Acquire a key understanding of Financial Accounting, Corporate Finance and Wealth Management
Learn to develop specialist skills in International Finance and Market Analysis
Obtain the vital skills needed to enter and succeed in employment relating to Investment Banking, Corporate Finance and International Wealth Management
Benefit from practical work experience in a Finance based integrated internship
Gain access to the top graduate schools in the United Kingdom, United States, and Europe

After you graduate
Career Paths
Accenture, Ernst and Young, Merrill Lync, Nomura, UBS Wealth Management, HSBC, BNP Paribas

Further Education
London School of Economics and Political Science, SOAS, University of London, University of Cambridge, Frostberg State University, Oxford University, London Business School, CASS Business School

Career Paths for Finance Graduates
Fund Management, Accounting, Corporate Finance, Banking, International Finance, Wealth Management, Investment Banking
Career Support
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Study Abroad
All students at Richmond University have the opportunity to study abroad. You can either study at one of our campuses for a semester to a year or study overseas at any of our partner locations across the world giving you an unique experience.

Modules breakdown

Core Modules

CORE SUBJECTS
YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4
Foundations of Business	Financial Accounting	Fundamental Analysis	Money and Banking
Functions and Applications	Managerial Accounting	Econometrics I - Principles	Quantitative Models in Finance
Transitions I	Introduction to Microeconomics	Corporate Finance	Financial Institutions and Markets
Transitions II	Introduction to Macroeconomics	Principles of Investment	The Global Investor
Scientific Reasoning	Computer Applications in Management	Research Methods	Senior Project in Business
Creative Expression	Calculus with Applications	Compliance and Regulation
Research and Writing I	Probability & Statistics I	Probability and Statistics II
3 QCF Level 3 Electives	Research and Writing II
	2 FHEQ Level 4 Electives

Electives

ELECTIVE MODULES
YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4
		Plus two of the following:	Plus four of the following OR Internship and two of the following:
		Legal and Ethical Concepts in Management	Behavioural Economics
		Organisational Behaviour	Econometrics II – Applied Econometrics
		Operations Management	International Financial History
		Game Theory and Decision Making	Derivatives
		Plus FHEQ Level 5 Elective	International Finance
			Wealth Management
			Internship in Finance (6 CREDITS)
			World Internship in Finance (6 CREDITS)
			Competition and Strategy

Entry Requirements

A Level: 96 UCAS points

US High School Diploma (or equivalent): 2.5 GPA minimum (on 4.0 scale)

International Baccalaureate: 24 IB points (year 1) BTEC National Diploma: MMM.

Completion of Year 12-13 International equivalent secondary school qualification with a minimum grade average of grade of C including mathematics and English

English Language Requirements (Non Native English Speakers)

☐ IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
☐ TOEFL (IBT) 80+ overall with: Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20
☐ Pearsons Test of English (PTE) 51
☐ Overall Cambridge English Scale score of no less than 168 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking

How to apply

You apply directly using the Common Application ($50.00) or the Richmond One Line Application. In order to submit your application you will need the following information

Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments
The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference
A personal statement – this can either be emailed as a Word Document or PDF, or completed online
An electronic copy of your in process or completed high school (secondary school) transcript and graduation certificate

When to apply

We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, even if you are completing your undergraduate programme of study. In this case you will be offered a place that is conditional on successfully completing a specified qualification and English language qualification if applicable. If you would like your application to be considered for a Richmond bursary, an early application is strongly recommended

Application process

Admission is by interview unless you live outside the UK when we may interview you via Skype or by telephone. We may also determine your suitability on the basis of their application and qualifications alone. Find out more about applying.