BSc Finance (Investments)
Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of investment banking, asset management, corporate finance or general accounting with our BSc Finance (Investments) degree.
Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.
Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.
Experts from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:
As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts in:
You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.
The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.
Choose BSc Finance (Investments) at Henley Business School
Flexible study options
After the first year of your BSc Finance (Investments) degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our other specialist pathways:
Each pathway is designed to help you understand particular challenges within finance and how to respond to them.
If you choose to remain on the general degree course, you’ll still be offered a wide range of options in your second and final years – allowing you to tailor your learning to your individual interests.
All of our degrees are available as four-year options, with either a Placement Year or Study Year Abroad in the third year.
Dedicated industry facilities with BSc Finance (Investments)
Put your understanding of financial systems and capital markets into practice in our state-of-the-art dealing rooms, featuring computer trading simulations and financial modelling.
You’ll experience the thrill of a live market – take positions, quote two-way prices, and manage the risk of a $50-100m trading book. This is an excellent learning opportunity, offering you highly valuable practice experience to draw upon when applying for graduate roles.
A focus on employability
We are passionate about developing your personal skills alongside your business acumen.
Prepare for a career in the fast-paced industries of investment banking, asset management, corporate finance or general accounting with our BSc Finance (Investments) degree.
Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry.
Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.
Experts from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:
As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts in:
You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.
The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.
Choose BSc Finance (Investments) at Henley Business School
Flexible study options
After the first year of your BSc Finance (Investments) degree, you will have the option to transfer to any of our other specialist pathways:
Each pathway is designed to help you understand particular challenges within finance and how to respond to them.
If you choose to remain on the general degree course, you’ll still be offered a wide range of options in your second and final years – allowing you to tailor your learning to your individual interests.
All of our degrees are available as four-year options, with either a Placement Year or Study Year Abroad in the third year.
Dedicated industry facilities with BSc Finance (Investments)
Put your understanding of financial systems and capital markets into practice in our state-of-the-art dealing rooms, featuring computer trading simulations and financial modelling.
You’ll experience the thrill of a live market – take positions, quote two-way prices, and manage the risk of a $50-100m trading book. This is an excellent learning opportunity, offering you highly valuable practice experience to draw upon when applying for graduate roles.
A focus on employability
We are passionate about developing your personal skills alongside your business acumen.
