BA (Hons) Business and Finance

The BA (Hons) Business and Finance course at the University of Worcester provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles of business and finance. The course covers various aspects of business management, including accounting, marketing, and human resource management. Students will also learn about financial theory and practice, including financial markets, instruments, and institutions. The course is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to succeed in a rapidly changing business environment.

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The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and group projects. Students will have opportunities to engage in practical applications of business and finance concepts through case studies and real-world examples. The course also includes an industrial placement year, providing students with valuable work experience and the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a professional setting.

Unlocking Your Future: Why Choose the University of Worcester for Your Business and Finance Degree

The University of Worcester is renowned for its strong focus on practical learning and hands-on experience. Students will benefit from the university's close ties with industry, providing them with opportunities to network and build connections within the business world. The university's location in the heart of the West Midlands also provides easy access to a range of businesses and organizations for internships, placements, and future employment opportunities.

Set yourself up for a future career in the well-paid finance sector by developing competence in business finance and general management. This course gives you access to regular coaching, specialist academic staff, business leaders, and the professional financial services network, including exemptions from ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, CIPFA, and Associate Membership of the IFA. You'll gain an insight into general management and access a wide range of optional modules that complement your development as a specialist in financial management. Subject expertise in business and finance (including contemporary issues such as globalization, global trade, governance, and sustainability) signals that you are a numerate, astute, and commercially-focused graduate. Active experience through applied projects, placements, and internships will enable you to demonstrate the business knowledge, commercial acumen, and professional skills valued by employers. You can also experience international cultures and develop a global mindset through options to work and study abroad.

• Benefit from integrated career coaching throughout the course, where we will support you with the preparation of your CV and interview technique

• Develop the knowledge, skills, and capabilities needed to make an immediate impact in your chosen organization

• Develop strategic insight into your chosen specialism so that you can deliver long-term value for your chosen organization

• Gain professional body accreditation, exemptions, and recognition

• Create a portfolio of direct business finance experience through a one-year paid placement, internships, consultancy projects, and company visits

• Build your own professional network in business and finance

• Developing your own business idea through the Enrich Business Support Programme

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.