BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Finance
Our BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Finance degree (N1N3) provides you with an excellent grounding in general business practice – along with specialisations to develop your skills for working in the financial sector.
With a strong focus on real-world training, you'll be supported by our experienced tutors.
Key Information
- Employment-focused programme influenced by professional bodies
- Taught by academics, experienced professionals and personal tutors
- A specialist business careers service, available from before you even start
- January and May starts available from 2013
- BPP is trusted by many professionals and FTSE 100 companies
- Graduate in as little as two years full-time or at your own pace
- Complete your degree in just two years for as little as £6,550
- Offered in London and Leeds
Your degree
Our BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Finance degree is all about giving you the practical ability that employers are looking for – and an outstanding platform to study further. It develops comprehensive skills and knowledge of business operations, letting you specialise in finance with an exciting range of electives.
Teaching for the real world
We've designed our finance business studies course to give you a competitive edge. It's taught by tutors and lecturers from both professional and academic backgrounds – and this experience informs the way they teach, showing you how to operate in real business situations.
Learn when and where you want
Our BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Finance degree is designed to suit you so you can study full-time and graduate in as little as two years.
Seminars are available at different times each week (subject to availability), so if you can't make your regular time, just arrange to attend an alternative one.
Awards system
The degree has a three-tiered award system that gives you respected business qualifications even if you can't complete the whole course. Successfully pass the first 120 or 240 credits and you'll receive either a Certificate or Diploma of Higher Education in Business Studies.
Modules
Stage 1 - Certificate in Higher Education (Business Studies with Finance)
- Economics and the Business World (30 credits)
- Business Communication (15 credits)
- Quantitative Techniques for Business (15 credits)
- Financial Accounting for Business (30 credits)
- Human Resource Management (15 credits)
- Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
- Business Finance (30 credits)
Stage 2 - Diploma in Higher Education (Business Studies with Finance)
- Theory and Practice of Management (30 credits)
- Corporate Finance, Mergers and Acquisitions (30 credits)
- Portfolio Management (15 credits)
- Management Accounting for Business (15 credits)
- Financial Markets and Institutions (15 credits)
- Marketing and Stakeholders (15 credits)
Stage 3 - BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Finance
- Business Integration Project (30 credits)
- Strategy in Context (30 credits)
- Operations Management (15 credits)
- Competitive Intelligence and Research (15 credits)
- Alternative Investment (15 credits)
- Financial Derivatives (15 credits)
Stage 1 - Certificate in Higher Education (Business Studies with Finance)
Studying this module, you will be debating the highly topical nature of the real world of business. Through a review of developments and trends within the business sector, an examination of the inter-relationship between the business sector and other elements of social and economic activity, you will be provided with the knowledge and understanding of factors relating to the business environment within which businesses operate.
The primary aim of Extra Credit Project is to develop your ability to work autonomously, conducting research and/or exhibiting other skills at a level appropriate for this stage of legal educational development. You will develop and submit a proposal arising out of a taught module (core or elective) or other legal areas that you may be involved in (e.g. pro bono work and mooting), then (once approved) undertake the extra credit project, followed by submission of both evidence of your substantive work and a reflective learning report on that work.
If you're in employment when you take your law degree, you can use this option to make your studies specifically relevant to your job.
Please note that an Extra Credit Project may be undertaken at any stage of the LLB (Hons) (Business Law), provided that it is pitched at the appropriate level.
Stage 2 - Diploma in Higher Education (Business Studies with Finance)
Corporate finance is all about the decisions made within a company that have a financial impact. At a time when so many assumptions about financial theory appear to have fallen short, this module does not claim to give you all the answers but aims to help you ask better questions. It starts by examining the core issues that businesses face: how to raise funds, how to select their investments and how to reward their investors.
The course then examines the ways in which merger and acquisition (M&A) activity reshapes the corporate and industrial landscape. This will develop your understanding of the concepts of strategy, economics, organisational behaviour and financial management that inform the decision making of business managers in this subject. Taking a case-based approach using real life examples, you will be encouraged to explore the topic from the perspective of various stakeholder groups and explore the alternative options for strategic growth available to organisations.
As an HR professional you will know that of equal importance is the role of learning and development in achieving your personal needs and aspirations and facilitating others to do so.
The contribution of learning and development to both formulating and achieving objectives at all levels forms a core rationale and component of this module.
The module will enable you to develop a critical understanding of the potential and limitations of the contribution of learning and development policies and strategies in global business in terms of adding value.
You will be able to develop your intellectual, social and professional skills to perform more effectively in your professional roles.
The module requires learners to reflect critically on theory and practice from an ethical and professional standpoint, explores the implications for professional practice and provides opportunities for applied learning and continuous professional development.
Stage 3 - BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Finance
Alternative investments possess risk and return characteristics that differ markedly from those of stocks and bonds. After experiencing significant growth over the past two decades, and amassing significant press coverage, the alternative investments industry has suffered a considerable setback in recent years as investors became even more concerned with their excessive exposure to risk. However, the recent change in market sentiment brought alternative investments back into the spotlight and into the minds of financial professionals worldwide.
Therefore, a survey of the main opportunities this asset class offers, as well as the risks it bears, is not only timely but also necessary. The purpose of this module is to introduce these alternative asset classes and to illustrate how they can improve the performance of an investment portfolio.
This advanced module will cover the building blocks of the derivatives markets and explore how derivative instruments can assist business managers in mitigating and eliminating financial risk. You will understand how these products work, how they are used, how they are priced, and how financial institutions hedge their risks when they trade them. Practical applications of derivatives by corporations will also be discussed. To continue developing your business analytical skills, this module will make extensive use of spreadsheets.
This module is part of BSc Business programmes.
Entry requirements
We use the UCAS Tariff to set our minimum entry requirements. The tariff provides a point-based equivalent for a range of qualifications, such as 'A' Levels, NVQs and so on. For more details on the UCAS points system and eligible qualifications, see the UCAS website.
To apply for a place, you will need one of the following:
- 260 UCAS Tariff Points or above, or the international equivalent
- Three 'A' Levels graded BCC (Plus grade C or above in English Language and Maths GCSE)
UCAS Codes
- Full-time three years – N1N3
- Full-time two years – N1NH
To study full-time (3-year or 2-year accelerated) you will need to apply through UCAS.
International students
BPP welcomes students from all over the world to study our BSc (Hons) Business Studies with Psychology. Applications for undergraduate full time programmes are via UCAS.
Our admissions procedure is based on an individual assessment, although criteria vary depending on the programme you wish to study.
If English is not your first language, you'll need to hold an IELTS level 6.0 score (or equivalent). This shows that your English is good enough for you to enrol on this programme.
For details of which international qualifications are accepted for this course, please see our country-specific entry requirements.
For more information:
Tel: +44 (0)207 430 7065
Email: internationaladmissions@bpp.com
Pathway and foundation programmes
If you want to apply for a place on one of our BSc (Hons) programmes but think you don't meet the entry requirements, we still encourage you to apply as all applications are considered on merit.
You may also be eligible for our Pathway to Higher Education Certificate in Business Studies programme or the International Foundation Certificate in Business Studies.
Your experience
At BPP University College, your studies are just part of your student experience.
While we're unlike many traditional universities – being highly career-focused and concentrating on practical application as well as academic theories – we want your time at BPP to be a great all-round experience.
There are many student-led activities and societies for you to choose from and lots going on off-campus. So as well as giving you the practical and academic knowledge you need to get ahead, we'll help you build the social skills you'll need to thrive in work – and life.
At BPP we give you all the skills and advice you need to get ahead. As part of helping you get the best possible start to your working life, we provide a specialist Careers service.
BPP Students' Association
Founded in 2011 after a year of consultation with and design by students, our new Students' Association is home to 5,500 students across all ten BPP sites.
Every student of the University College automatically becomes a member of the Students' Association on joining the institution.
The Association aims to put you, the student, at the heart of everything BPP does, giving you:
- an independent voice on student matters.
- information, support and guidance about your academic and personal life.
- academic, cultural, social and professional enrichment through the development of clubs, societies, events and initiatives.
- awareness and enhancement of your employability.
Study locations
Full-time courses start each September at our superb Business School in the heart of the City of London. London is the centre of British culture and business life. As the world's financial capital, some of the largest multinational corporations have their HQs here. So as well as being thoroughly inspired, you'll have plenty of opportunities to network and gain unrivalled experience in your chosen career. You can start this programme in September at the following locations. For full details, download our list of start dates and locations for 2012/2013.
You can also view the term and assessment dates.
Accommodation
Whether you're looking for long-term, short-term or temporary accommodation, we'll help you find the perfect place to stay while you study. We can offer information on halls of residence, student houses, flat-shares and hotels – as well as advice on any accommodation issues.
If you'd like to know more about mixing events, finding a housemate or discussion boards, or if you just need some general advice, please contact our Accommodation Officer:
- Tel: 0845 075 3506
- Fax: 020 7404 1389
- Email: accommodation@bpp.com
Paying for your course
If you start your degree in January or May 2012
- UK or EU students, two- and three-year degrees: £3,225 a year
- International students, two- and three-year degree: £6,500 a year
Fees from September 2012 onwards
- UK or EU students, three-year degree: £5,000 a year
- UK or EU students, two-year degree: £6,000 a year
- International students, three-year degree: £7,000 a year
- International students, two-year degree: £10,500 a year
Student loans
All full-time UK students intending to study at BPP are eligible for a student loan and/or maintenance grant. These help cover tuition fees and living costs while you are studying. Find out more about student loans
To help you with your fees, we also offer a number of instalment options.
View a list of 2012 Undergraduate Payment Plans.
For details, please contact the Student Finance Office:
- Tel: 020 7061 1301
- Email: studentfinance@bpp.com
Scholarships
BPP welcomes and supports applications for student scholarships. With widening participation in the education sector, we now offer a generous number of scholarships for our degree courses.
For more information, please contact the Admissions Office:
- Tel: 0845 077 5566
- Email: admissions@bpp.com
