Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
De Montfort University
Key Information
Campus location
Leicester, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
36 months
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Economics and Finance BSc (Hons)
The course will give you a strong grounding in mathematical and statistical theory for finance. You will also learn about the theoretical study of economics (micro and macro) and financial accounting in the context of contemporary events, and will be encouraged to progress your practical skills in the field.
In your second and third year you will have the opportunity to tailor your learning to your own area of interest by choosing from optional modules alongside the compulsory core modules.
Our Trading Room will give you a simulated experience on the same information platform used by leading decision-makers in finance, business and government. This real-world insight into markets and trading will sharpen your economic skills and can boost employability prospects. Students have access to both Bloomberg and Refinitiv/Eikon self-study certifications and their online training materials. These are available to students via campus and online.
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Financial Accounting
- Introduction to Macroeconomics
- Introduction to Microeconomics
- Mathematics for Finance
- Statistics and Probability Theory for Finance
Year 2
- Corporate Finance
- Econometrics
- Equity and Fixed Income Valuation
- Intermediate Microeconomics
- Intermediate Macroeconomics
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- Business Research Issues and Analysis
- Economic History
- European Economic Issues
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- New Directions in Economics
- Risk Management
- Working Capital Management
Year 3
- Advanced Corporate Finance
- Developments in Advanced Microeconomics
- Financial Derivatives
- Financial Econometrics
- Investments and Portfolio Management
- Open Economy Macroeconomics
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- Economics Development
- Economics Dissertation
- Financial Markets and the Central Bank
- International Trade
- Political Economy
- Behavioural Economics
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Career Opportunities
Our Economics and Finance course is an ideal opportunity to prepare for a career in business, finance and the civil service.
Our graduates have gone on to work for globally renowned organisations such as Red Bull, KPMG, PepsiCo, Grant Thornton, and Barclays in a variety of roles including commercial finance analyst, auditor, cost technician, tax processor and financial criminal analyst.
Program delivery
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test, which is typically weighted as follows in your first year