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The BSc Banking and Finance is a distinctive qualification providing in-depth coverage of the fields of banking and finance and their central role in the economy as the facilitators of commercial enterprises and economic growth and development. The course covers the essential areas of financial institutions and markets, risk management and control, banking operations, corporate finance and financial management in an international context. The subject of 'banking and finance' is essentially about risk. The degree aims to show how financial institutions manage risk, how financial markets trade risk and how new instruments to control risk are developed for the benefit of the economy as a whole.
The intention of the degree is to give an insight into the pivotal role of finance in an industrial economy, by studying ways in which financial markets operate, and how banks and other financial trade in these markets. The role of finance in general and the activity of financial institutions in particular are crucial factors in the development of commercial enterprises and underpin economic development. Consequently the management of financial institutions forms a central theme throughout the programme. The student will study financial resources , the management of financial institutions and the conditions under which financial institutions make these resources available. Graduates will possess skills which employers in financial institutions increasingly value. As such, opportunities for employment in most types of financial institutions are significantly enhanced.
The course also covers 5 optional areas of general management and economic importance such as Strategic Management, Business Law and Information Systems. The BSc Banking and Finance opens up significant career opportunities at senior level in banking as well as financial services, corporate finance, stock-broking, commerce and industry.
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