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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.
Core Modules
CORE SUBJECTS |
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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 |
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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: |
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Legal and Ethical Concepts in Management | Behavioural Economics |
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Organisational Behaviour | Econometrics II – Applied Econometrics |
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Operations Management | International Financial History |
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Game Theory and Decision Making | Derivatives |
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Plus FHEQ Level 5 Elective | International Finance |
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Wealth Management |
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Internship in Finance (6 CREDITS) |
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World Internship in Finance (6 CREDITS) |
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Competition and Strategy |
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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
Qualification | Undergraduate | Validity Period |
IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 with 5.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing | 2 Years |
TOEFL IBT | 72 with 17 Listening, 18 in Reading, 17 Writing, 20 Speaking | 2 Years |
Pearson Test of English | 51 with 51 in each component | 2 Years |
First, Advanced, Proficiency – taken after January 2015 | 162 overall (no less than 162 in each component) | No Expiry |
Cambridge First: Advantage, Proficiency – taken before January 2015 | Cambridge First: Grade B overall (No less than B in any component) | No Expiry |
Cambridge Advanced: Grade C (no less than C in any component) less than C in any component) | No Expiry |
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Cambridge Proficiency: Level C1 certificate | No Expiry |
You apply directly using the Common Application ($50.00) or the Richmond online Application. In order to submit your application you will need the following information
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.
Including one year at QCF Level 3
(subject to credit transfer)
Contact our admissions team for more details:
admissions@richmond.ac.uk
Please note: Non US students are eligible
“I’ve really enjoyed the diversity of this programme which has helped me identify what I’d like to do for a career. I’ve also found the faculty incredibly supportive.”
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