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School of Economics, Finance and Accounting

Welcome It is my pleasure to welcome you to the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting, based within Coventry Business School and part of the Faculty of Business and Law. Our academic staff come from diverse backgrounds – including professional, industrial, public sector, research and entrepreneurial – and they aim to bring these experiences into students’ learning and employability. Added to this, more than three-quarters of them currently have doctoral qualifications and are active researchers, while a substantial number have professional accountancy or finance qualifications. This unique mix makes it possible for us to combine theoretical insights with practical dimensions in all our courses, thereby enriching our students’ learning experience. It also helps us to secure and sustain relevant professional accreditations, particularly in the fields of Finance and Accounting. We are proud to have one of the largest academic trading floors in Europe. This facility gives students access to a wide range of industry-standard databases and software for their studies and research, as well as allowing us to offer specialist training and certificates over and above our degree courses. In addition, we have very strong links with industry and relevant practitioners who advise and contribute to our courses’ development, review and delivery. Our student societies are also very vibrant, organising academic and social trips for their members. As a school, we are determined to continue to produce graduates in Economics, Finance, Investment, Banking and Accounting with relevant skills, proficiency and ethical foundations, work experience, professional mentoring and international exposure to help them to become future leaders. Our staff are experts in their fields and can provide you with practical advice and support to help you find the career of your choice when you graduate. This brochure provides you with an overview of everything that our school and the university offers to our students and I hope it will stimulate your interest to join us.

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Dr Tom Williamson Head of School The contents of this brochure are correct at time of going to press. The course information within it relates to the 2021/22 academic year. We regularly review our courses, to make them relevant and current for the benefit of our students. Please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/study-at-coventry for up-to-date information on courses and other facilities and services described here before making any application or accepting any offer. Where there is a difference between the contents of this brochure and our website, the contents of the applicable website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our services to you.

Awarded Gold for outstanding teaching and learning 2017-20.

04 UK City of Culture 2021 06 Global opportunities 08 Career prospects 10 Teaching excellence 12 Business Economics 13 Economics 14 Financial Economics 16 Banking and Finance 17 Business and Finance 18 Finance 19 Finance and Investment 20 International Finance and Banking (top-up) 21 Accountancy 22 Accounting and Finance 23 Accounting and Finance for International Business (top-up) 24 Next steps

Desislava Pirkova International Economics and Trade BA (Hons)

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UK City of Culture 2021 Coventry University is very much at the heart of the city’s rich history as well as it’s exciting future. The continually evolving cityscape has lots to offer, including a wide variety of places to eat, drink, shop and relax. UK City of Culture Coventry is UK City of Culture 2021. This accolade, awarded by the Department of Culture, Media and Sport, means the world will be watching our city in 2021. With Coventry University being a principal partner of the successful bid, there could be so many opportunities for students to get involved, making this a great time to study in Coventry. From ribbon weaving and watchmaking, to being the centre of the motor industry, our city has constantly re-invented itself. Coventry University is well placed to contribute to, and benefit from, the wider cultural developments within the city. We’re already a multicultural city, with the university welcoming students from more than 160 countries, but we can’t wait to see what being UK City of Culture 2021 will bring for us.

Cultural experiences Whatever you’re passionate about, Coventry has something for you. For music lovers, Coventry hosts the annual Godiva Festival, one of the UK’s biggest family music festivals, that’s seen the likes of Biffy Clyro, Kasabian, The Enemy, Jake Bugg and Example taking to the stage in War Memorial Park. There’s also a range of live music venues including the Golden Cross, the Kasbah and `The Tin’ Music and Arts. There are some impressive exhibition spaces too including the Herbert Art Gallery & Museum which is an award-winning venue for celebrating the city’s culture and history, and the best part is that it’s right next to the university in University Square, opposite the iconic Coventry Cathedral. If you’re interested in theatre, the Belgrade Theatre hosts an exciting mix of experiences ranging from locally-produced performances, comedy nights and touring West End shows. There are smaller venues too, like the Shop Front Theatre, a unique theatre space housed in a former fish and chip shop. As the birthplace of the British motor industry, Coventry is also home to the recently redeveloped Transport Museum, which currently houses the fastest car in the world and a 4D Land Speed Record simulator. In addition, the city is home to MotoFest Coventry, an annual motoring festival featuring motorsport demonstrations and live music. Sport Coventry was named European City of Sport 2019, with the vision of promoting and celebrating the benefits of sport and there’s plenty to offer sports fans. The Ricoh Arena, situated at the edge of the city, is a modern development which houses a 32,000-seat football and rugby stadium. It played host to London 2012 Olympic football matches and is home to the Wasps Rugby Club and Wasps Netball, which frequently offers volunteering opportunities to our students. Other sports teams within the city include Coventry Rugby Football Club, Coventry Bears rugby league club - and the Coventry Blaze ice hockey team, which is housed in the city’s Skydome complex, with which Coventry Business School has a particularly close relationship, with players studying with us, and our students frequently volunteering at games and other events.

Top 5 UK Student City QS Best Student Cities index 2019

Ranked as the 5th best UK student city and named the UK City of Culture 2021, this a great time to study at the university.

Global opportunities Opportunities to travel and/or work in the UK and overseas are a real benefit of choosing Coventry Business School. We aim to help you stand out from the crowd when you graduate by offering a range of overseas experiences throughout your degree.

Placement/study abroad year

Field trips

We know what a big difference work and/or international experience can make to your career prospects. Previous students have secured and successfully completed work placements with prestigious companies, such as Grant Thornton and Volvo, with many also working with key local and national firms, which can help them stand out in the employment market.

As a student, you will have the opportunity to go on a field trip each year to allow you to put the theories you have learnt into practice, to network with students from different cultures and to broaden your knowledge of global business. Some trips are free of charge, while others are subsidised. Some of our students from this school have been on field trips within the UK and all over the globe, to places such as Cape Town, Doha, Prague, Miami and Cuba. At International Tax Week, which students usually attend every year, and which is hosted in different European countries, students work to develop their global business skills, increasing their knowledge of international taxation, which should help to strengthen their employability. At International Audit Week, another European event held at a different location each year, students have the chance to learn from auditing professionals and network with peers from across the continent. Some students also had the chance to learn about Chinese culture on an exchange programme to Hangzhou, designed to develop students’ knowledge of different working cultures. Check course web pages for further details of trips related to specific courses. Global Leaders Programme (GLP) This exciting, members-only programme aims to develop industry leaders of the future. Expand your global skills in our specialist workshops, experience new cultures and different countries, and undertake behind-the-scenes industry visits around the world. You will also be able to take advantage of opportunities to meet global leaders, which have in the past included networking events with the likes of Google, Microsoft and Facebook. This programme is optional and involves an additional fee. For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/globalready Go Abroad scheme Our Go Abroad scheme offers multiple opportunities to gain international experience. The scheme aims to help you acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to go on to become a globally-agile citizen and globally-employable graduate.

Many of our school’s courses offer the opportunity to undertake an optional additional year gaining experience on a work placement, in the UK or abroad, or studying overseas.

Our Talent Team is here to support you during the process of applying for a place. Students do compete for placements but many get placed through our Talent Team and there is a lot of support to improve your chances of success. More details on our placement support can be found on page 8. Collaborative Online International Learning projects Collaborative Online International Learning is the term that we use at Coventry University to refer to ‘virtual mobility’ experiences. These are included within the curriculum and provide an opportunity to interact with international universities and industry professionals. You can use these experiences to develop your intercultural competences and digital skills, while working with others on subject-specific learning tasks or activities. For further information, please visit: www.coventry.ac.uk/coil Learn a language Coventry University’s innovative Linguae Mundi programme offers the opportunity to learn a new language. With more than 30 languages available through face-to-face classes by native speakers, and even more to choose from online, you could gain cultural knowledge and add a key global skill to your portfolio. A global city Coventry offers the opportunity to gain global skills and experiences too – it’s a multicultural city that has welcomed students from more than 160 countries around the world. Internationally-flavoured events are run on campus throughout the year, such as Tai Chi classes by the Confucius Institute and gatherings by student societies. We’ve already helped thousands of students to gain a competitive edge in the employment market with the global skills and knowledge they gained with us.

The scheme offers opportunities to ‘Go Study’, ‘Go Work’, or ‘Go Explore’ to gain experiences beyond those offered on your course or by your school. For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/go-abroad

1st for overseas student experiences 4 years running Based on student trips abroad from HESA 2014/15-2017/18 UK data

Please note that any opportunities or experiences referred to on this page may be subject to additional costs, competitive application, availability and meeting any applicable visa requirements. Please check our website for further information.

Two weeks in Malaysia in my final year was a tremendous experience which consisted of company visits and travelling around Malaysia. Lucia Harrison Accounting and Finance BA (Hons) 7

Career prospects We want you to be able to thrive both now and in the future. To achieve this, our Talent Team provides dedicated employability support services and opportunities to help you apply for placement experiences. We work closely with industry and professional bodies to ensure our courses provide students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills demanded by employers.

Add+vantage modules

Employability and work placement support Our interest in your success extends beyond the classroom and we have invested heavily in assisting our students to progress to successful careers in the economics, finance and accounting sectors.

Modules include a range of work experience and career development activities, covering topics ranging from foreign languages and entrepreneurship through to modules led by employers including Jaguar Land Rover and Severn Trent Water. All are designed to help you gain relevant skills to take into your future career.

Our Talent Team is available for Coventry Business School students, and offers a range of services, including;

For further information, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/addvantage

One-to-one support Drop-in sessions for CV, application and personal statement checks Skills development workshops Mock interviews Assessment centre and psychometric testing training Employer and networking events

Student societies

In addition to the above, we offer support to guide you and help you in securing work placements or paid internship opportunities. We also ensure you have access to support for preparing, and applying, for graduate jobs. By the time you’ve successfully completed your course, you should have had various opportunities to acquire the skills and qualities sought by employers. The Talent Team also puts on frequent employer events throughout the year to give you the chance to network with businesses and find out more about securing graduate roles and placements. These events usually include the Faculty of Business and Law Employment Fair, which is attended by more than 25 employers each year. Our links with industry Our school benefits from excellent collaboration arrangements with an extensive range of organisations within the business sector at local, national and international levels. These relationships, plus the ongoing support provided to you by our Talent Team, ensures we are able to help you as you look for placement and graduate job opportunities.

Our Talent Team work closely with our academics to ensure that employability skills are embedded into our curriculum. Most of our courses include the university’s Add+vantage scheme, which allows you to complete career-focused modules at each stage of the course, as part of our employability programme.

In Coventry Business School, the student experience extends beyond our teaching, with numerous dedicated student societies you can join. These societies are led by our students, and can provide opportunities to network with professional bodies, attend guest speaker talks and attend social events dedicated to members of the society. There are numerous societies of relevance to students within the School of Economics, Finance and Accounting include the Trading Society, the Investment Society, the Accounting and Finance Society and the Economics Society. Part-time work The university also boasts our own commercial recruitment agency, thefutureworks, which aims to offer students the chance to apply for a choice of flexible or temporary opportunities. One option is to become a student ambassador, working part-time at events such as Open Days, giving you the chance to gain employability skills and build up the work experience on your CV. For more information on working while you study, including guidance for international students, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/working-while-you-study

Placements We know what a big difference work experience and placements can make to your career prospects. Our students agree, with an increasing number opting to broaden their horizons and gain the valuable experience needed when entering the competitive employment market through a year-long placement in their third year, or short placements throughout their course. Past students have secured and successfully completed placements in the UK and overseas, in businesses such as Tesco, PricewaterhouseCoopers and IBM.

97% employed or in further study DLHE survey, UG UK, 2016/17 (published 2018)

Our Talent Team puts on events throughout the year that allow you to network with prospective employers.

Teaching excellence We know the difference good teaching can make to your time at university. A great experience can make you happier, help you to learn more and contribute to giving you the edge when it comes to getting a job. Our focus is on learning that is led by experience, giving you the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the practical application of what you are taught. We’re proud of our teaching achievements, which saw us awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2017-20, the Government’s first major assessment of teaching quality in universities, and also saw us awarded the maximum 5 Stars for both our teaching and our facilities (QS Stars 2020). Learning through exploration We take an innovative approach to teaching and learning. By experiencing and exploring simulated scenarios, you can gain a deeper understanding of the theory and practical application of knowledge, as well as having an enjoyable and engaging learning experience. This approach is not just limited to our teaching – it covers our assessment strategies as well, which are focused on providing you with the opportunity to undertake assessments that are designed to match the skills you may use in your future career. For example, students studying our Banking and Finance course are not only assessed through exams and individual assignments, but also through assessments that may mirror work expected of graduates in the sector, such as the usage of professional financial databases.

Professional accreditations The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you benefits such as certain exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, and fees may apply). In addition to course accreditations, Coventry Business School is currently an active member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD) and the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS); and a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UNPRME) initiative. Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery. Please check the relevant course website for up-to-date information on the current status of course accreditations.

Facilities

Research-informed teaching

Students have access to our Trading Floor, which is currently one of the largest academic trading floors of its kind in Europe. It incorporates 42 dual-screen Bloomberg terminals and offers students real hands-on experience of trading stocks and shares using industry standard tools, such as Thomson Reuters Eikon and Datastream.

The school seeks to deliver an education that is informed by impactful research, allowing our degrees to cover some of today’s most challenging issues and the solutions we are finding for them. Such an approach seeks to empower our graduates to become future business professionals, with knowledge informed by our research in areas including strategy and leadership.

Students have the opportunity of using these leading platforms in studying modules such as Investment Risk Analysis and Portfolio Management – to mention a few.

We achieve this with our two dedicated Faculty Research Centres (the Centre for Business in Society, and the Centre for Financial and Corporate Integrity) which deliver a broad portfolio of grant-funded internationally collaborative research, client-funded consultancy, knowledge transfer activity, and international research exchange and mobility. The two centres are home to a multi-disciplinary staff of over 70 independent/ early-career researchers; and more than 150 Postgraduate Researchers on PhD or DBA programmes.

We are also proud to currently be a Bloomberg Experiential Learning Partner. This recognises our efforts to embed the use of Bloomberg terminals into our courses, using experiential learning to further our students employment skills and real-world knowledge of key financial systems.

Learning support In addition, you may have the opportunity to complete Bloomberg training and attain Bloomberg Markets Concept (BMC) Certification which can further enhance your employability when you graduate. For further information about the Trading Floor, please visit www.coventry.ac.uk/tradingfloor

The university’s Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) is an innovative teaching and research centre that aims to help you to become a better academic writer. Through workshops and one-to-one sessions, you can access advice and guidance on topics like essay writing, reports, and dissertations. This service is free to all students. The university’s Mathematics and Statistics Support Centre, sigma, is available to all students, and aims to provide free support to improve your maths and statistics. The centre runs a drop-in service, as well as hosting online resources, workshops and one-to-one sessions. Expert staff

2nd for Teaching Excellence Times Higher Education UK metrics ranking 2017

Staff within the school are drawn from a variety of backgrounds, and are internationally diverse. You could be taught by staff with professional experience in your chosen career field, as well as by staff who are research-active. This diversity can give you the opportunity to gain fresh perspectives on the topics you study, and can also help you to understand how skills and knowledge can be applied to real-world situations.

Our Trading Floor gives you the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, learning skills that could help you in your career. 11

Business Economics

Course information Business Economics BSc (Hons) UCAS: L112 / INT: FBLU032 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L112 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview Modern business is characterised by rapid change, driven by globalisation, technological advances and increased customer expectations. More than ever, companies need sound advice on their operational environments, and where to allocate resources to achieve success - advice you should be well placed to give upon successful completion of our Business Economics BSc. All three of our economics degrees offer a common first year providing a thorough grounding in economic concepts and principles. This means you can transfer between the courses upon successful completion of your first year, and depending on what area of economics you want to pursue. If you continue to study Business Economics BSc, not only will you explore the role of economics within the business environment, but you’ll also take our ‘economists toolkit’ modules, which can help you develop the professional skills needed to go on to a career as an economist. A variety of optional modules also enable you to develop a specialisation, in areas such as development economics or how economics impacts on globalisation.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Principles of Economics 1 Principles of Economics 2 Mathematics for Economists Statistics for Economists Applied Economic Principles The Economist’s Toolkit – Analytical and Professional Skills Add+vantage module Year 2: Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Introduction to Econometrics Managerial Economics The Economist’s Toolkit – Employability Skills Add+vantage module One of the following modules: - Behavioural Economics - Economics of Globalisation - Economics of Business Organisations Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Labour Economics Project Industrial Organisation The Economist’s Toolkit – Research Methods Add+vantage module Two of the following modules: - Public Sector Economics - Health Economics - Environmental Economics - Further Econometrics - Development Economics - International Economics Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

Economics

Course information Economics BSc (Hons) UCAS: L100 / INT: FBLU031 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L100 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview Economic forces affect nearly every aspect of society, from taxes and the price of goods to the stability of our Government and demand for products and services. Our Economics BSc focuses on contemporary economic debate and the real-world application of economics. In your first year, you will have the chance to gain a thorough grounding in key economic concepts and principles. You will cover core topics such as microeconomics and macroeconomics, as well as mathematical techniques and data analysis skills for economics. Throughout the course, you’ll also study our ‘economists toolkit’ modules, which can help you explore the skills needed for a future career in economics. After year one, the course offers optional modules you can use to either develop a specialisation or broaden your approach into various applied topics, including Behavioural Economics, Public Sector Economics and International Economics. Throughout, there is a focus on practical skills, with opportunities to participate in skills development workshops, and the use of extensive case studies, drawn from national and international examples.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Principles of Economics 1 Principles of Economics 2 Mathematics for Economists Statistics for Economists Applied Economic Principles The Economist’s Toolkit – Analytical and Professional Skills Add+vantage module Year 2: Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Introduction to Econometrics The Economist’s Toolkit – Employability Skills Topics in Applied Economics Add+vantage module One of the following modules: - Mathematical Economics - Behavioural Economics - Economics of Globalisation Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Advanced Microeconomics – Theory and Policy Advanced Macroeconomics – Theory and Policy The Economist’s Toolkit – Research Methods Project Add+vantage module Two of the following modules: - Public Sector Economics - Health Economics - Environmental Economics - Further Econometrics - Development Economics - International Economics Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

Financial Economics

Course information Financial Economics BSc (Hons) UCAS: L111 / INT: FBLU033 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/L111 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview This course aims to give you an understanding and a knowledge of the role financial systems and markets play in the modern world, both in the UK and internationally. We cover the determinants of the supply of money, the impact of interest rates, pricing strategies and how to manage risk and uncertainty on the stock market. Before being given the opportunity to gain deeper insight into capital markets and financial institutions, you will have the chance to gain a thorough grounding in key economic concepts and principles. This means you can transfer between our economics courses upon successful completion of your first year, and depending on what area of economics you want to pursue. If you choose to continue to study Financial Economics BSc, you will get the chance to explore a wide range of issues that impact upon the financial industry, using case studies and real-world examples. Topics covered include the trade-off between risk and return, how to price financial assets and how City market traders use futures, derivatives and options.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Principles of Economics 1 Principles of Economics 2 Mathematics for Economists Statistics for Economists Applied Economic Principles The Economist’s Toolkit – Analytical and Professional Skills Add+vantage module Year 2: Intermediate Microeconomics Intermediate Macroeconomics Introduction to Econometrics The Economist’s Toolkit – Employability Skills Economics of Financial Markets Add+vantage module One of the following modules: - Mathematical Finance - Behavioural Finance - Economics of Corporate Finance Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Monetary Economics Economics of Financial Intermediation The Economist’s Toolkit – Research Methods Project Add+vantage module Two of the following modules: - Public Sector Economics - Health Economics - Environmental Economics - Further Econometrics - Development Economics - International Economics Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

The course is beyond my expectations. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m studying a subject I love, as well as gaining an abundance of skills. Milena Damjanovic Economics BA (Hons)

Banking and Finance

Course information Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) UCAS: N310 / INT: FBLU039 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N310 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview Over the past ten years, the scale and importance of the banking industry to the global economy has grown. This course focuses on giving you the opportunity to study modules specifically related to the banking sector, covering topics including Banking Regulation, Principles of Banking and Risk Management in Banking. These modules present you with the opportunity to understand key current issues, while also receiving a strong background in applied banking techniques and skills. Alongside developing your skills and knowledge of the banking sector, you will also have the chance to gain a wider breadth of knowledge, covering key topics within finance, accounting and economics. Your studies will include modules such as Fundamentals of Finance and Statistical Analysis for Finance, which should help you develop the ability to interpret finance-related data. Other modules such as Introduction to Econometrics will give you the opportunity to learn how to apply statistical methods to economic data. Through exposure to case studies, software and databases that are relevant to the banking sector, you will be able to apply your knowledge to real-life examples and problems. You will also have the opportunity to develop your employability skills through embedded Employability Skills modules which focus on internship, placement and graduate scheme applications.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Mathematical Techniques for Finance Financial Accounting Foundations Fundamentals of Finance Academic and Professional Skills in Finance Introduction to Banking Statistical Analysis for Finance Add+vantage module Year 2: Banking Regulation Principles of Banking Employability Skills in Finance 1 Principles of Finance Financial Markets and Institutions Introduction to Econometrics Add+vantage module Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Risk Management in Banking Employability Skills in Finance 2 Project International Financial Market Applied Banking Case Studies Add+vantage module One of the following modules: - Applied Econometrics - Corporate Governance and Business Ethics - Investment Analysis - Portfolio Management

Business and Finance

Course information Business and Finance BSc (Hons) UCAS: N290 / INT: FBLU037 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N290 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview This course aims to provide you with sound financial knowledge, placed within a business context, giving you a firm understanding of the role of business in society and how finance can impact on, and be used to improve, business performance. Your studies will give you the chance to explore key financial topics, as well as exploring leadership skills and how to manage others, while embedded Employability Skills modules should help you to develop the skills needed for a successful future career. Your first year will give you the opportunity to develop a solid foundation in business and finance, covering the fundamentals of business organisations, finance, marketing and business economics. This will be followed by studying topics such as business management, accounting, management and leadership in the second year allowing you to pursue topics in more depth. Then, in your final year, there are optional modules covering Insurance and Pensions, Investment Analysis and Management of E-commerce allowing you to study a topic of your choice, based on your interests or future career aspirations.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Fundamentals of Finance Fundamentals of Business Organisations Academic and Professional Skills in Finance Fundamentals of Business Economics Marketing Essentials Mathematical Techniques for Finance Add+vantage module Year 2: Principles of Finance Business Management Financial Services Employability Skills in Finance 1 Principles of Management and Leadership Business Accounting Add+vantage module Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Corporate Strategic Management Project Employability Skills in Finance 2 Managing and Leading Individuals and Teams Add+vantage module One of the following modules: - Investment Analysis - Insurance and Pensions - Management of E-commerce Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

Finance

Course information Finance BSc (Hons) UCAS: N300 / INT: FBLU036 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N300 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview Upon successful completion, this professionally recognised degree should give you the knowledge required to succeed in today’s dynamic and highly competitive world of finance. Employability Skills modules are embedded into the course to teach the skills sought by employers in a range of related sectors. Initially, the degree covers the fundamental theories of finance, economics, financial accounting, statistics and mathematical techniques to help unlock the basic principles of the discipline. Alongside these principles, you should also be able to develop your academic and IT skills and benefit from training in financial databases. In subsequent years, there is an opportunity to focus on key areas of finance that interest you, like banking or econometrics, through the selection of optional modules. You will also get a chance to gain employability skills related to finance, as well as conducting a final year project on a topic you choose, with past students looking into areas such as corporate governance or sports finance.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Mathematical Techniques for Finance Fundamentals of Finance Financial Accounting Foundations Statistical Analysis for Finance Academic and Professional Skills in Finance Fundamentals of Business Economics Add+vantage module Year 2: Principles of Finance Financial Regulation Economics of Banking and Finance Financial Derivatives Employability Skills in Finance 1 Introduction to Econometrics Add+vantage module Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Investment and Risk Analysis Portfolio Management Project Contemporary Issues in Finance Employability Skills in Finance 2 Add+vantage module One of the following modules: - Applied Econometrics - Advanced Issues in Banking - Corporate Financial Management - Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

Finance and Investment

Course information Finance and Investment BSc (Hons) UCAS: N341 / INT: FBLU038 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N341 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview The financial services industry is a fast-moving and exciting sector, offering a wide range of career opportunities in investment advice, insurance, pensions and wealth management. The course offers the opportunity to cover a range of topics in your first year, before letting you specialise and tailor your studies to personal interest areas in later years, with optional modules in Investment Analysis, Portfolio Management or Corporate Financial Management. By studying the course and successfully completing key modules, you will have the opportunity to undertake certain external examinations to gain a Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) professional qualification, the Investment Advice Diploma, which could both boost your employability and allow access to higher-level CISI qualifications in the future (subject to availability and additional costs may apply). Throughout the course, there is a focus on applying theory to real-life scenarios that you may encounter on a day-to-day basis as a professional. Coupled with simulation and practical exercises, such as assessing financial options or using trading software, you should be able to develop the personal and professional skills vital to the development of good finance professionals.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Mathematical Techniques for Finance Fundamentals of Finance Financial Accounting Foundations Statistical Analysis for Finance Regulatory Environment Academic and Professional Skills in Finance Add+vantage module Year 2: Principles of Finance Economics of Banking and Finance Psychology in Finance Financial Services Investment and Taxation Employability Skills in Finance 1 Add+vantage module Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Insurance and Pensions Employability Skills in Finance 2 Wealth Management Project Corporate Governance and Business Ethics Add+vantage module One of the following modules: - Investment Analysis - Portfolio Management - Corporate Financial Management Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

International Finance and Banking (top-up) Course information International Finance and Banking BSc (Hons) top-up INT: FBLU060 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/FBLU032 Study options: 1 year full-time (Final year entry) 2 years full-time (2nd year entry) Overview With the finance and banking sectors continuing to play major roles in the global economy, there is a continuing demand for graduates able to enter the industry. By studying International Finance and Banking BSc (Hons) (top-up), you have the chance to complete your studies and gain the skills needed to begin a career in the banking sector. Aimed primarily at international students, this course can be entered in Year 2 (Level 5) or Year 3 (Level 6), and allows you to explore the function of financial markets and the banking system in an international context. It also gives you the opportunity to learn about major banking theories and how they can be applied to solve practical problems. The course also features two modules (depending on entry point) dedicated to the growing area of Financial Technology, with topics covered including cryptocurrency, blockchain and peer-to-peer lending.

Indicative course structure Year 1 (2nd year entry): Principles of Finance and Banking Banking Regulation Academic English for Finance and Banking - 1 Employability Skills in Finance and Banking - 1 Ethics in Finance and Banking Financial Technology (FinTech) - 1 Quantitative Analysis for Finance Year 1 (3rd year entry)/Year 2 (2nd year entry) International Financial Markets Investment Analysis Financial Technology (FinTech) - 2 Academic English for Finance and Banking - 2 Risk Management in Banking Applied Banking Case Studies Portfolio Management/Behavioural Finance Employability Skills in Finance and Banking - 2

Accountancy

Course information Accountancy BSc (Hons) UCAS: N410 / INT: FBLU027 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/N410 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview A good accountant is a valuable asset to any business, providing vital information through the monitoring and reporting of financial performance. This degree aims to equip you with the personal and professional skills and knowledge needed for an accountancy career, or a career in business, accounting and finance more generally. The course has a focus on applying theory to practice, placing accounting and finance problems in a real-world context. It gives you the opportunity to prepare for the real-life scenarios you may encounter on a daily basis as a professional in the sector, coupled with accreditations or recognition from a range of professional bodies. In your first year, you will cover a range of topics that provide a grounding in accounting and finance. In subsequent years, you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in accounting through a range of mandatory modules, designed to enhance your analysis and critical thinking. In your final year, you will write a dissertation, with previous topics including the impact of UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules on football to the use of accounting techniques to predict the likelihood of corporate bankruptcy.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Statistics for Finance and Accounting Business Mathematics Introduction to Management Accounting Financial Accounting Law for Business Introduction to Finance Introduction to Economics Academic and Employment Skills Year 2: Financial Reporting Principles of Taxation Accounting Information Systems Management Accounting Professional and Academic Competencies One of the following modules: - Economics of Banking and Finance - Principles of Financial Investment Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: Audit and Assurance Advanced Financial Reporting Advanced Management Accounting Leadership and Strategy Contemporary Issues in Accounting (Dissertation) One of the following modules: - Corporate Governance and Business Ethics - Financial Management for Accountants Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

Accounting and Finance

Course information Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) UCAS: NN34 / INT: FBLU028 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/NN34 Study options: 3 years full-time 4 years full-time including optional placement/study abroad year 6 years part-time Overview If you are interested in financial issues and considering a career in either accountancy or finance, this course lets you sample the essentials of both to help you choose what interests you the most. In the first year, you get the opportunity to gain broad knowledge across a range of topics covering the basics of accounting and finance. As you then move through the course, you are able to select optional modules that offer you the chance to tailor your studies. This gives you the flexibility to pursue particular areas of interest, such as auditing, portfolio management, or business strategy. Alongside a module focused on developing your employability skills (Professional and Academic Competencies), this course has a focus on practical learning. It utilises real-world examples and case studies to give you the opportunity to apply the knowledge you have learned to practical examples. This focus is supported by lecturers who seek to bring contemporary issues into their teaching, allowing you to grapple with current topics such as executive bonuses or issues around public pensions.

Indicative course structure Year 1: Statistics for Finance and Accounting Business Mathematics Introduction to Management Accounting Financial Accounting Law for Business Introduction to Finance Introduction to Economics Academic and Employment Skills Year 2: Financial Reporting Accounting Information Systems Management Accounting Professional and Academic Competencies Principles of Financial Investment One of the following modules: - Principles of Taxation - Economics of Banking and Finance - Financial Services Optional placement/study abroad year Final year: International Finance Corporate Financial Management Project Three of the following modules: - Audit and Assurance - Advanced Financial Reporting - Advanced Management Accounting - Business Strategy - Portfolio Management - Investment Analysis Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

Accounting and Finance for International Business (top-up) Course information Accounting and Finance for International Business BSc (Hons) top-up INT: FBLU029 www.coventry.ac.uk/ug/FBLU029 Study options: 1 year full-time 2 years full-time Overview Designed for international students, this top-up degree places a specific emphasis on international accounting and finance, and can be entered in the second or final year of study. Covering economics, business strategy, marketing, financial planning and accounting, the course gives you the chance to consolidate previous studies, before allowing you to build the higher skills needed for an international business career.

Indicative course structure Year 1 (2nd year entry): Intermediate Financial Reporting Accounting Information Systems English Skills for Accounting and Finance Employability Skills for Accounting and Finance Managerial Accounting International Financial Investments Governance and Ethics for Accounting and Finance Year 1 (3rd year entry)/Year 2 (2nd year entry): International Finance Academic English for Accounting and Finance Management Accounting for Business Decisions Financial Theory Corporate Reporting and Analysis Intercultural Communication Skills for Accounting and Finance Case Studies in Accounting and Finance Accreditations and memberships: This course is currently accredited by the bodies below. See more about accreditations on page 10 or visit the course webpage for further details on the specific accreditations associated with this course.

Also incorporating the advanced study of English, the course aims to support you to develop your English skills to a high level, with a focus on the language used within international business. You will have the chance to learn how to write reports in a suitable academic style on recent accounting, finance and international business topics, such as the UK’s departure from the European Union. If you have a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification, such as a Higher Certificate, Higher Diploma, BTEC or Foundation Degree in a related field, and want to further your knowledge in an international context, then successful completion of this top-up will enable you to qualify to a bachelor’s level in Accounting and Finance.

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Virtual Experience

As our campuses are currently closed, we are holding a number of Virtual Open Days. In addition, you can also chat directly with one of our advisers, or ask questions to members of staff and current students on our forum in The Student Room.

If you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t make it to one of our Virtual Open Days, our Virtual Experience lets you discover the highlights of studying with us. Take a virtual look around some of our facilities, accommodation and the city of Coventry itself. www.coventry.ac.uk/virtualtour

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Flying Start

How to apply

Our Flying Start scheme offers some great resources and experiences to meet the needs of your specific course, at no extra cost.

Please check the individual course web pages listed in this brochure for detailed information about course entry requirements.

www.coventry.ac.uk/flying-start

www.coventry.ac.uk/ugapplynow

Scholarships and bursaries If you are a truly outstanding candidate, we may be able to offer you a Coventry University Scholarship. The faculty may also have scholarships and bursaries available for students. www.coventry.ac.uk/scholarships

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School of Economics, Finance and Accounting

“You can always ask questions via email or after class, and there’s the sigma maths support centre in the library.”

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