Finance and Investment (with foundation year)

UCAS code: BFDF

Here's what Coventry University says about its Finance and Investment (with foundation year) course.

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

Sharpen your understanding of the broad finance and investment area, from corporate finance and international finance to corporate governance and banking. Unlock the power of financial markets and economic policy analysis with a degree designed to blend real-world economics, financial insight and practical skills for tomorrow’s finance and economics professionals.

Foundation year The foundation year aims to provide a credible broad-based preparatory course that will equip you with the necessary skills and competencies to study at degree level.

Degree

• Learn about financial derivatives, financial regulation, investment, risk and portfolio management.

• Develop the specialist expertise and practical skills required for roles in investment banking, fund management, asset management, corporate finance and wider financial services.

• With a strong foundation in finance and investment, combined with analytical, research and quantitative skills, you should be well-prepared for a career in financial services, banking, investment banking, asset and wealth management or broader finance roles.

Why you should study this course

Foundation year Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.Provides a grounding in key areas of finance and economics.

Degree

• Explore finance theories and how they're applied to solve real-world problems. Learn statistical software widely used in finance and banking sectors.

• Gain hands-on experience of market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.

• Obtain professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace) at no additional cost.

• Learn from guest speakers from banking and financial backgrounds.

• Previous speakers include those working at organisations such as the CFA Institute, CFA Society UK and the Chartered Insurance Institute.

• Enrich your student experience by becoming a member of a student-led society such as the Investment Society or the Economics Society.

• Build your network and take part in visits to financial institutions. Previous visits include Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.2

See our website for further details.

The foundation year, which takes place at our CU Coventry premises, provides a solid base of mathematical and business skills, theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics. Modules include:

Business Communication and Numeracy - 30 Credits Finance and Capital Markets - 30 Credits Business Economics - 30 Credits Global Economics - 30 Credits

Progressing to the first year at Coventry University campus, you will be part of a common first year, enabling you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collab0 creditsorate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

** Year one Modules**

• Principles of Economics - 30 Credits
• Principles of Finance - 30 Credits
• Quanitiative and Academic Skills - 30 Credits
• Ethics, Sustainability and Entrepreneurship - 30 Credits

Year Two Applied Econometrics and Research Skills - 30 Credits Corporate and Behavioural Finance - 30 Credits Financial Regulation and Governance - 30 Credits Financial Derivatives and International FInance - 30 Credits

Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section of the Coventry website. During this time you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depending on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year on the Coventry website.

Final Year Undergraduate Project - 30 Credits Investment Analysis - 30 Credits Portfolio Management - 30 Credits FinTech and Sustainable Finance - 30 Credits [Choose from one of two modules] Insurance and Pensions - 30 Credits [Choose from one of two modules]

For detailed module information please visit the course page on the Coventry University website.

This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods include formal examinations , phase tests, essays, group work, presentations, reports, projects, coursework, exams, and individual assignments.

The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.