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University of Chester

Chester , England ,United Kingdom

Business Finance BA (Hons)

We put your future career in the finance sector at the heart of our course, with inspiring, professionally-oriented learning experiences. This course strikes a balance between developing financial and business analysis skills. It equips you with techniques that help organizations plan and improve their decision-making process, both financial and business. The degree is suitable for students interested in the growing 'big data' analytics careers. It also prepares you for careers that require financial modeling skills. With this degree, you will play a critical role in bridging the technical expertise of 'hardcore' data engineers with the operational expertise of marketing, supply chain, manufacturing, risk, and other frontline managers. In this role, you help ensure that the deep insights generated through sophisticated analytics translate into impact at scale in an organization.

Why study this course with us?

Your transformation from student to a finance professional begins from day one.  You will develop finance skills through practical application and real business experiences.  Making extensive use of up-to-date technology, you will gain the kinds of skills and analytical abilities employers seek.  You will be exposed to key concepts in business finance and in areas such as leadership, marketing and people management, strategic management and sustainable entrepreneurship. This solid foundation will support your advanced studies into specialist areas including risk management, financial reporting and analysis for management, and the role of the finance manager. 

Campus Information

Queen's Park Campus, Chester

Our multi-million-pound corporate hub is home to the University’s Business School.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Studying for and gaining a Psychology degree can provide students with a very good range of employable skills which enables them to become very employable psychology graduates.

Psychology students are some of the most employable in the UK as they are able to deliver skills that employers value such as:

  • Research skills: searching for and collecting information from a wide range of sources.
  • Analysis skills: being able to develop qualitative and quantitative analytical skills and using data collection methods using psychological tools.
  • Problem solving and reasoning skills: being able to identify and pose research questions and evaluate outcomes.
  • Time management skills: be able to manage time individually and be able to work effectively in a team.
  • Communication skills: be able to relate to individuals and groups of people effectively.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

India

  • Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with an overall grade of 60% or above (and 60% in a specific subject, if required) from the following boards:
    • Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
    • Council for Indian School Certificate Examination (CISCE)
    • International General Certificate of Secondary Education ( IGCSE)
    • National Institute of Open School
  • Senior Secondary School Certificate/Higher Secondary School Certificate awarded on completion of Standard XII with an overall grade of 65% or above (and 65% in a specific subject, if required) from the following boards:
    • - Punjab
    • - Haryana
    • - Uttar Pradesh
    • - Bihar
    • - Chhattisgarh
    • - Gujarat
    • - Jharkhand
    • - Rajasthan
    • - Uttarkhand
  • 3 Year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education) with an overall grade of 60% or above.

Bangladesh

  • HSC holders
  • 2 year Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution
  • 2-4 year relevant Bachelor's degree from a recognized institution will be considered for advanced entry

Nepal

  • HSSC
  • 2 year Bachelor degree from a recognized institution may be considered for 2nd-year entry
  • 3 year Bachelor degree from a recognized institution may be considered for 3rd-year entry

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS Academic: Undergraduate: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any band)
  • Postgraduate: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Foundation Year
Successful completion of Standard 12 with 55% or above