Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Business and Finance
- 4 years
- Duration
- 16,300 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2024
- Start
- May 2024
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
The corporate world is rife with possibilities. However, our degree in business and finance leaves your choices open.
You'll have the self-assurance and abilities to accomplish your objectives, whether you wish to provide advice to tiny charity or analyze data for a large organization.
Our knowledgeable instructors stay current on the most recent changes in the corporate sector. They organize guest lecturers through their connections, bringing new perspectives to the classroom.
On this course your learning experience will be exciting as well as challenging. You will have the opportunity to:
- take part in case study analysis
- solve issues for real businesses
- work with diverse groups to present your analysis and recommendations
You can select from optional modules in areas like environmentally sustainable business or international finance later in the course. You can then personalize your experience to fit your interests and give either business or finance more of your attention.
Additionally, you can obtain even more perspective on the working world with the optional one-year placement.
Program structure
Year 1
- Intro to Business and Management (double)
- Accounting and Financial Information
- Digital Technology and Maths for Business
- Raising Individual Financial Awareness
- Exploring Economics
Optional Modules (Choose Two)
- Foundations of Marketing
- Global Business Communications
- Maths for Economics and Finance
- Work, Employment and Globalisation
Year 2
- Applied Financial Skills
- Financial Markets and Institutions
- Developing Professional Practice
- Organisational Behaviour and Management
- Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
- Corporate Finance
Optional Modules (Choose Two)
- Corporate and Business Law
- Environmentally Sustainable Business
- Independent Study in Business
- International Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Managing the Digital Business
- Independent Study in Business
Year 3 (Optional Work Placement)
Year 4 (Year 3 If No Placement)
- Business and Finance Synoptic (double)
- Leading and Managing Change
- Contemporary Issues in Finance
- Advanced Financial Management
Optional Modules (Choose Three)
- Business Accountability and Responsibility
- Business Ethics
- Business Intelligence and Decision Making
- Entrepreneurial Business Management (2 module credits)
- Finance and Development
- Independent Study
- Perspectives on International Management
Price
- Tuition Fee - 16,300 GBP per year
- Placement - 1,600 GBP
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
