Economics, Finance and Banking

Overview
Sharpen your knowledge of economics and finance, and gain a deep insight into the financial services sector as you learn to interpret trends, identify market risks and assess public policy.

If you have some knowledge of statistics or quantitative methods our Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) recognised course will help you to open doors to ambitious roles in the finance, banking, business and public sectors.

Rather than specialising in just one area, we'll make sure you gain an in depth overview of economics, finance and banking, and you'll graduate with a diverse and transferrable skill set.

You'll combine theory, research and data analysis to learn how to respond to real-world economic issues. You’ll develop the specialist knowledge, professional skills and forecasting techniques that'll make you a real asset to the financial services and banking sectors.

Recognised by:
The University of Portsmouth is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). That means your degree carries a seal of approval for future employers, that the teaching you receive is top-class and relevant.

When you graduate from this course you'll be also be awarded the Bloomberg Market Concepts training. This demonstrates you know your way around the Bloomberg Suite – the technology used to access the same data, analytics and software used by city traders.

Course highlights
- Use our industry-standard Bloomberg terminals and software to access data from the world's global financial markets

- Earn your Bloomberg Market Concepts training certificate

- Benefit from a student membership to the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI), attend talks and network with industry professionals with the option to earn the internationally recognised a Certificate in Corporate Finance

- Combine theory, research and data analysis to respond to real-world economic issues

- Evaluate economic theories, principles and strategy, learn how to interpret trends and identify market risks, assess public policy arguments, and develop financial forecasting techniques

- Complete an independent research project, based on economic research in a topic of your choice

- Learn from teaching staff with rich research experience and strong industry knowledge

Careers and opportunities
This course will provide you with the analytical skills needed to work in financial markets. You’ll be in a strong position to enjoy a successful career in the finance and banking sectors, business and commerce, industry, and private and public sectors.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:
- Account Manager

- Financial Analyst

- Trader in financial assets

- Purchasing and Acquisitions Officer

- Commercial, Industrial or Public Sector Manager

The University of Portsmouth is recognised as a Centre of Excellence by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI). That means your degree carries a seal of approval for future employers, that the teaching you receive is top-class and relevant.

When you graduate from this course you'll be also be awarded the Bloomberg Certificate. This demonstrates you know your way around the Bloomberg Suite – the technology used to access the same data, analytics and software used by city traders.