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Course summary
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.
This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career path covering finance, business, management and leadership.
Key benefits of the degree
Develop an in-depth understanding of today’s business world and fast-moving financial sector. The foundation year seeks to provide the fundamental knowledge and skill set in a range of mathematical and business principles, as well as the theories and concepts involved in investment risk and professional ethics. The degree covers a wide range of subjects such as setting up your own business, business organisation and management, e-commerce, economics, entrepreneurship, leadership and marketing, as well as a firm understanding of corporate finance and investments.
Develop practical skills in our Bloomberg Trading Floor
Develop your skills in our Trading Floor, featuring 42 dual screen Bloomberg terminals. You'll also have the opportunity to gain the Bloomberg Market Concepts Certificate, on successful completion of a short course (subject to availability).
Tailor your studies
Our wide range of economics and finance degrees share a common first year and aim to offer you opportunities to achieve a thorough grounding in entrepreneurism, economics, accounting, personal finance, and maths and statistic. Please see module section for further information.
Sigma Maths and Statistics Support
Access maths and statistics support through drop-in sessions with experienced tutors.
See our website for further details.
How to apply
Application codes
- Course code:
- N2DF
- Institution code:
- C85
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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