Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance
Business, Business/Finance
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Course Overview:
- The BA Business and Finance programme offered by Heriot-Watt University provides the opportunity to study both business and finance to a high level.
Graduates with this degree will be equipped to excel in a range of careers in industry, commerce and the financial sector. Possible career paths include; business management, marketing, personnel management, banking and financial and investment analysis.
Stage 1 entry:
GCE A-levels BB, CCD or equivalent
Students with prior qualifications may be eligible for course exemptions or direct entry and should ask their Approved Learning Partner for guidance. Mature applicants with relevant work experience are also considered on a case by case basis.
Entrants should also be competent in English language (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Stage 2 entry:
Successful completion of stage 1 HW degree. Or
Successful completion of level 5 ABE or other internationally recognized diploma.
Stage 3entry:
Successful completion of stage 2 HW degree. Or
Successful completion of ABE advanced level – level 6 Or other internationally recognized advanced diploma.
CORE SUBJECTS:
STAGE ONE
MANDATORY SUBJECTS:
- Introduction to Accounting 1 & 2
- Introduction to Economics 1 & 2
- Introduction to Management 1 & 2
- Introduction to Finance 1 & Introduction to Banking and Financial Services
STAGE TWO
MANDATORY SUBJECTS:
- Finance Theory and Markets 1 & 2
- Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management
- Quantitative Methods 1 & 2
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS:
- Commercial Law 1 & 2
- Financial Accounting & Management Accounting
- Marketing Fundamentals &Marketing Perspectives
STAGE THREE
MANDATORY SUBJECTS:
- Operations Management 1 & 2
- Strategic Management & International Strategic Management
- Corporate Finance 1 & 2 (must choose this subject and /or Securities Markets)
- Securities Markets 1 & 2 (must choose this subject and /or Corporate Finance)
ELECTIVE SUBJECTS:
- Auditing & Contemporary Issues in Financial Accounting
- Consumer Behaviour & International Marketing
- Employment Law*
- International Financial Markets*
- Management Accounting Techniques and Decisions*
- Project Management *
- Taxation *
We require the following for admittance and registration:
- Completed application form
- 2 Passport size pictures
- Copies of all Academic Certificates and Transcripts (mandatory)
- 2 forms of ID
- Job Letter
- Resume
- Registration Fee
Course Overview:
The BA Business and Finance programme offered by Heriot-Watt University provides the opportunity to study both business and finance to a high level.
Graduates with this degree will be equipped to excel in a range of careers in industry, commerce and the financial sector. Possible career paths include; business management, marketing, personnel management, banking and financial and investment analysis.