Finance (Investments) - BSc (Hons)

University of Reading

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:**- fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics- quantitative techniques of finance- role of finance in business and society- ethics required to work in the finance industry.**As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts in:**- portfolio management- financial modelling- corporate finance- econometrics for finance- FX and international debt markets- hedging and trading.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.**Henley Business School is recognised as one of the top institutions in the UK for finance and accounting. We are:**- top 30 in the UK for overall subject (ranked 28th in The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025 and 26th in the Guardian University Guide 2025)- top 20 in the UK for graduate prospects (ranked 16th in the Complete University Guide 2025).All of our finance degrees are affiliated with the CFA Institute. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance-investments

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