Designed to equip you with the expert knowledge and technical skills required by the Association of Corporate Treasurers qualification and the wider industry, this flexible course will encourage your development towards becoming a successful business finance professional.TheÊBusiness Finance Integrated Master's - MFin is provided byÊBirmingham City University.
As you progress, you will become more effective and creative in problem solving, as well as being able to critically advise individuals and companies in the UK and abroad. Our course is tailored to ensure you are equipped for the challenges of a finance industry which demands innovation and performance.
The MFin Business Finance degree from Birmingham City University is an integrated master's course. This is a four year degree course which combines three years of undergraduate study with an additional fourth year at postgraduate level. The advantage of this mode of study is that it enables you to stand out from the crowd on graduation with a masterÕs level qualification. If you do not achieve the necessary standard of performance to continue onto the fourth year, you can still graduate after three years with a Bachelor degree qualification.
The course also has the option of a sandwich year, wherein you'll get the opportunity to go on a year-long industry placement.
What's covered in the course?
During the second and later years of the programme, there will be more flexible learning opportunities that will enable you specialise in particular subject areas, as well as allowing you to tailor your programme to a specific career aim or professional body. There will also be opportunities to experience different graduate roles, with a wide variety of placements and internships on offer to complement your studies.
Why Choose Us?
- The programme provides you with the opportunity to earn both a BachelorÕs and MasterÕs degree, enhancing your knowledge and improving your employability prospects.
- You will gain a thorough understanding of finance and investment practices, equipping you for a career as a fund manager, financial analyst, investment banker or financial manager.
- We arrange guest lectures from industry leading speakers, so you can get an insight into real world finance.
- Our long list of alignments and accreditations mean you will graduate ready for a range of professional body exams.
- You will have the opportunity to work in the UniversityÕs ÔCITY Trading RoomÕ using the same investment analysis software as traders, financial analysts and decision makers in the investment industry.
- Placements will be available, both as year-long or short-term options, enabling you to enhance the skills and knowledge you learn within the classroom, as well as improving your networking and employability attributes.
- We include a high proportion of international facing modules, so your skills will be applicable both at home and abroad.
- You will be given the opportunity to travel abroad to work or study, and will be encouraged to engage in UK, European and global business games and challenges.
- Based at the UniversityÕs new campus in the UKÕs second city, youÕll live and study in a vibrant environment and engage with local, national and international businesses.
Placements
In order to apply and enhance the skills you learn from the course, you will have the option to undertake a year-long work placement in the UK or overseas. Shorter-term work placements, voluntary work and internships will also be available.
