Business Finance (with integrated foundation year)

BSc Business Finance with Foundation Year, at Aberystwyth University, is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). If you are interested in focusing on the diverse world of finance and the factors that influence financial policy, then this is the degree for you. Aberystwyth Business School has strong links with business and industry, which open up a number of opportunities for you. By studying this degree, you will develop a firm understanding of the following areas: financial strategy; banking conduct; financial services and government regulation. These attributes will be highly sought after by employers of this discipline.

The integrated foundation year - designed for prospective students who do not have a sufficient or relevant academic background - is the perfect option to access this highly-sort scheme. In the Foundation Year, you will learn about key concepts for Business Finance from an inter-disciplinary angle, giving you a unique experience and critical perspective to make the most of the full undergraduate degree.

Following the foundation year, the syllabus of this course is identical to its sister course [Business Finance, N310].

Why study Business Finance at Aberystwyth University?

Our degrees are accredited by the following bodies: ACCA CIMA ICAEW CIPFA CII ICAS

The BSc in Business Finance will enable you to develop your analytical, communicational skills to understand and negotiate in an increasingly complex business environment.

Throughout the academic year, we invite guest speakers for industry (local and national small, medium and large enterprises) to share their expertise and knowledge to our cohort of students. This has been a popular addition to the extra-curricular events of the academic timetable and gives you a valuable opportunity to network with those who may become your future employer.

Our International Study Exchange programmes are available to all students, who demonstrate academic success during the first academic year. The International and Erasmus exchange programme allows you to explore a new country and study in one of our reputable partner universities through the medium of English.