In the first year of the
Banking and Finance degree, students study four compulsory subjects
designed to give them the necessary platform for more advanced courses in
years 2 and 3 of the degree programme.
The year 1 subjects are:
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Sociology
• Mathematics 1 / Statistics 1
• Principles of Banking
After which students are left with 8 remaining
papers which must be split four-four over years 2 and 3.
There are three compulsory papers, and five option papers. Whichever
options they select, students of the Accounting & Finance degree must
study:
• Elements of Accounting & Finance
• Corporate Finance
• Banking Operations & Risk Analysis
Most students select to pursue two of these course
in their second year (while also pursuing two elective subjects) and do
the other two in their final year (along with a further two optional
subjects). The range of options is very wide.
Under the University of London structure students
can choose options from the following Selection Groups
• 4 from Selection Groups B, E or M
• 1 from any selection group other than F[i], F[ii] or L
Students need to plan ahead, carefully, at the
start of their second year, as although the range of elective subjects is
extremely wide, there are certain regulations governing how many options
can be taken from (what the University of London calls) each “Selection
Group”. For example, if a student is keen to study Organisation Theory,
they must first study its pre-requisite, Introduction to Sociology. So
students need to plan ahead and be aware of the ‘pre-requisites’ that may
apply to any of their chosen subjects.
Whichever options you select, or however you intend
to split your compulsory papers/ elective loads over years 2 and 3; think
ahead carefully …. and seek the Academic Director’s advice,
GENERAL ADVISE
For those who prefer qualitative [written]
subjects, typically the popular electives are:
• LAW OF BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS
• HUMAN RESOURSE MANAGEMENT
• MARKETING
• COMPUTER BASED INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Some students may be interested in the more
specialised qualitative subjects including:
• SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
• ORGANISATION THEORY
For students who prefer more mathematical papers,
options include:
• MANAGEMENT SCIENCE METHODS
• MANAGEMENT MATHS
• PRODUCTION OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• ANALYSIS OF STATEGIC MANAGEMENT
• ECONOMETRICS
• FURTHER MATHEMATICS FOR ECONOMISTS
• INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS
Of these Management science Methods is by far the
most popular.
Students who wish to pursue a more Economics focused degree can consider
selecting the following units
• MACROECONOMICS
• MONETARY ECONOMICS
• INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS
• ECONOMETRICS
Students who wish to pursue financially related
subjects might consider selecting the following units
• INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL MARKETS
• FINACIAL REPORTING
For those who are interested in a career in the
financial services sector IFM is worth considering.
Students who wish to pursue accounting related subjects may consider
selecting the following units
• MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING
• AUDITING
