BA (Hons)
Finance with Business Communication
Study global finance issues and become skilled business communicators
Course Overview
Why take this course?
Accounting and finance are vital functions in any economy. The strong reputation of accounting in the UK has always made it an attractive place in which to study this subject, and the trend towards internationalisation of accounting and auditing standards can only enhance the employability of UK-trained accounting and finance graduates throughout the world.
What will I experience?
On this course you can:
- Join the course at either the second year or final year stage depending on your level of relevant previous study
- Use the University’s Bloomberg terminals to monitor and analyse real-time financial market data movements and trade
- Visit our International Office to get all the support you need while living in a new country
What opportunities might it lead to?
This course combines the study of major business disciplines, finance and communication within a business context. This fusion of knowledge will enable you to pursue a career in commerce or allow you to use your financial expertise to forge a career within the financial sector.
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
- commercial banking
- corporate finance
- financial planning
- investment banking
- money management
I like my course because I enjoy the excellent teaching. I also find the applied exams and the module lecture hand-outs very helpful.
Abdullah Alnafeisi, finance student 2013
Key Facts
- UCAS Course Code:
- N3N1
- Duration
- 1 year full time, 2 years full time
- Entry
Only those who have previously studied at higher education level should apply. Applicants must have completed 1, 2 or 3 years (depending on academic profile) in higher education.
For year 1 and 2 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5. For year 3 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
Other qualifications- Fees
This course is not open to UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students. International full-time students: £9,500 p/a*
*Please note that all fees are subject to annual increase.- Contact
- bus.admissions@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 8200 - Department
- Portsmouth Business School
Subject:
Accounting, Economics and Finance
Find out what our students say about studying at Portsmouth, including:
- How they apply theory to real-world issues by looking at current affairs
- The ability to gain relevant work experience in the local community as well as through a placement year
- The friendly and challenging environment that will enable you to gain the skills and knowledge employers need
Visit us at our open day
Wed 10 Jul
Structure & Teaching
Year one
Develop your understanding of finance and gain an awareness of the different roles within the sector. You will cover topics such as business accounting, management and economics.
Core units in this year include:
- Financial Management
- Business Accounting for Finance
- Financial Markets and Communications
- International Economics
- English Language Grade 5
Year two
Strengthen your knowledge through more advanced study of certain themes and continue to develop your English language and business communication skills. You will also undertake an individual business research project on a topic of your choice.
Core units in this year include:
- Advanced Financial Management
- International Financial Management
- International Accounting
- Independent Study for Accountants
- English Language Grade 6
Teaching and Assessment
Our teaching approach involves a varied structure of lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and practical sessions. We aim to provide a stimulating environment that encourages use of IT teaching methods, as well as participation in group discussions and projects, alongside individual study.
How are you assessed?
To suit different learning styles we ensure a balance in assessment approaches including:
- analysis of topical case studies
- written reports
- essays
- presentations
- your choice of independent research
Visit us open day
Facilities & Features
Bloomberg Suite
You too can virtually access the same data, analytics and software used by city traders via one of our Bloomberg terminals
International Office
The International Office provides extensive support during your studies
Computing
Great working spaces with high-spec PCs, Macs and printing facilities
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment
Bloomberg Suite
You can use this essential business research tool and gain real-life financial experience. Created by the Mayor of New York, Mike Bloomberg, the system is used by over a quarter of million finance professionals globally. You too can virtually access the same data, analytics and software used by city traders via one of our Bloomberg terminals.
International Office
We are a very cosmopolitan community with more than 4,000 international and EU students from over 100 different countries. The role of the International Office is to provide you with extensive support to make your time here as stress-free and enjoyable as possible, enabling you to focus on your studies.
Computing
We have invested heavily in open access computer suites across campus. Great working spaces with high-spec PCs (multimedia and CAD), Macs and printing facilities. There is also more specialised software and equipment available such as large format printing, audio-visual equipment and language laboratories. Should you need any assistance, there are specialist technicians on hand to support you in using the facilities.
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Careers & Opportunities
Career prospects
Financial management is a key function in any company, and therefore you will benefit from a range of roles available to numerate and commercially astute graduates. Along with the different areas of finance, you can also widen your career focus to industry and commerce, in fields such as banking, consultancy, fund management, insurance, investment and law. By combining the study of finance with developing effective business communication skills, you will be highly sought after in the international job market once you graduate.
Overall, this course provides a variety of opportunities including the option to continue with further study such as the MSc in Forensic Accounting and the MSc Finance at Portsmouth. You will also be eligible to apply for graduate schemes with major accounting firms and many large multinational companies.
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- commercial finance analyst
- bid pricing executive
- finance interns
Career planning
Finding a job is a competitive business, but the statistics show that 89 per cent of our 2011graduates went into employment, further study or training within six months of finishing their degrees.
To make sure you take the right steps on your career path, we’re here to give you help, support and advice throughout your study. Even after you’ve graduated, we continue to give you support for up to five years.
Employers tell us that they want graduates to be able to demonstrate certain skills when they come out of university. Our courses take account of this. We make sure we prepare you for employment through work-related learning, projects, placements and working in simulated environments that are designed to prepare you for the working world.
Open Day
Our next open day is Wed 10 July
VISIT US! Have a look around and get a feel for what it’s like to live and study here. We’ll be on hand to talk to you about your course interests and show you all of our amazing facilities. You’ll also get to meet tutors and other students…
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