This course allow you to study both subject areas in order to analyse business in its financial context from complementary perspectives. A varied subject knowledge and a range of analytical and quantitative skills will enable you to pursue a variety of attractive careers in the financial sector, business and elsewhere.
You will examine the behaviour of financial institutions, such as banks, hedge funds and portfolio managers, their instruments and how they interact in markets. Key themes of this programme are the behaviour of households and businesses, and organisational behaviour and strategy. You will learn analytical and statistical methods and techniques for addressing real world problems, data and policy-related issues. With access to professional software tools such as Bloomberg to analyse and interpret financial and business data, you will become confident in communicating complex information to a range of audiences. These skills and varied knowledge could open up highly sought-after career opportunities in businesses and the financial sector.
You will have the option to undertake a placement year, entrepreneurship year, international year or a semester abroad, and there are opportunities to work on a live project with a real organisation as part of this programme.
Course structure
The module details given below are indicative and will give you a good idea of the range of subjects that we teach. We regularly review our teaching to ensure that the modules we offer are up-to-date; therefore, the modules available to study are liable to change.
Notes: (1) This module is compulsory for anyone who does not have A Level Maths (or equivalent). The module cannot be taken by anyone who already had A Level Maths (or equivalent) (2) Open only to non-native speakers of English and successful completion of ENL-10031 (EAP 1) with a score of over 60%, or ENL-90006 (EAP 2), or equivalent or by recommendation of the Language Centre. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year (3) Live company project, recommended for those wishing to take a Placement Year.
Social Enterprise and Alternative Organising MAN-20093
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Notes (1) Required if wishing to take Introduction to Econometrics (ECO-20042) (2) Recommended for those wishing to take a Placement Year (3) Open only to non-native speakers of English and successful completion of ENL-10031 (EAP 1) with a score of over 60%, or ENL-90006 (EAP 2), or equivalent or by recommendation of the Language Centre. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year. (4) Open only to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH after successful completion of AEB1 (Academic English for Business 1) with a score of under 60% or equivalent. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year (5) Prerequisite Statistics with Bloomberg (ECO-20049). Required if wishing to take Data Analysis - ISP (ECO-30051) and/or Applied Econometrics (ECO-30050) at level 6.
Notes (1) Prerequisite Introduction to Econometrics (ECO-20042) (2) Open only to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH after successful completion of AEB1 (Academic English for Business 1) with a score of under 60% or equivalent. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year. (3) Open only to THIRD-YEAR NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH on successful completion of AEB2 or EAP4; or AEB1 or EAP3 with a score of over 60%; or equivalent. Cannot be taken with other ENL- module (English Language module) in the same academic year. (4) Prerequisite Introduction to Econometrics (ECO-20042) Students may choose to study elective modules which are offered as part of other programmes in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and across the University. These include:
Modules in other subjects closely related to Business Management and Finance.
Modules in other subjects in which they may have a particular interest.
Modules designed to help students for whom it is not their first language to improve their use of English for Academic Purposes.
Modern foreign languages modules at different levels in French, German, Spanish, Russian, Japanese and Chinese (Mandarin).
Modules related to the development of graduate attributes, student volunteering, and studying abroad as part of the University’s exchange programme.
For further information on the content of modules currently offered, including the list of elective modules, please visit: www.keele.ac.uk/recordsandexams/az
Entry requirements
The entry grades outlined in this section indicate the likely offer or range of offers which would be made to candidates along with any subject specific requirements. This is for general information only. Keele University reserves the right to vary offer conditions depending upon a candidate’s application. Read more about our undergraduate entry requirements for United Kingdom, European Union and International students.
A Level requirements
A Level requirement - CCC
GCSE requirements
Maths at B (or 6)
English at C (or 4)
BTEC
BTEC requirements MMM
International Baccalaureate
26 points to include Maths or Maths Studies at standard level 5.
Access to HE Diploma requirements
Obtain Access to Higher Education Diploma with 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.
Not got the grades?
If you don't think you'll meet the entry requirements specified, Foundation Year offers an alternative route to study for this degree.
PREPARATION PROGRAMMES FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
International students who do not meet the direct entry requirements for this course have the opportunity to study an International Foundation Year programme.
These courses are designed to prepare international students to enter into Keele University undergraduate degrees.
Fees and funding
Going to university can be a daunting as well as an exciting experience. It can be difficult to understand the true costs of being a student, as well as the financial support that is available to help you meet those costs.
We can help you to manage your funds, create a budget and ensure that you receive any funding for which you may be eligible. We also offer financial support such as the Keele University Hardship Fund and emergency loans.
96% of Keele graduates were in a job or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE, 2017)
Your Business Management and Finance degree from Keele will prepare you for a wide choice of careers. You might choose to work in a field directly related to finance or to work as a management consultant or follow a career in sales or marketing. You could also use your newly acquired transferable skills to do something different such as working in insurance, IT, journalism, statistics or the Civil Service. This degree will also equip you to undertake postgraduate studies in Finance or Management.
Recent employers
Our graduates have gone on to work at:
Avecto
B&Q
Bet365
Capita
Enterprise Rent a Car
Lloyds Bank
Morrisons
Santander
Nationwide Building Society
Bennett Brookes
Ascot Business Solutions Ltd
Ford
Jaguar Landrover
Jack Wills
Mercedes Benz
NHS
PwC
UK Fuels
Barclays Bank
Allianz Insurance
Corona
Local Government
Sparta Global
Dow Jones
Capita
HMRC
Ernst and Young
National Trust
Jobs that a graduate of this course could go on to do:
Management Consultant
Chartered Management Accountant
IT Consultant
Sales Executive
Logistics Manager
Banker
Investment Analyst
Operational Researcher
Financial Trader
Investment Banker
Chartered Accountant
Management Accountant
Tax Adviser
Insurance Broker
Regardless of which career you pursue after Keele, employers will want evidence of the range of skills and personal qualities you possess and which are required for the job. Your degree is clearly important in this respect but don’t forget the extra-curricular activities, positions of responsibility, jobs and voluntary work you may have been engaged in while studying at Keele. These activities allow you to demonstrate the skills and personal qualities required by employers and will be vital in your attempts to secure graduate employment. It is estimated that 60% of jobs are open to graduates of any discipline. This demonstrates the flexibility of many graduate employers when setting out their academic requirements and that students are not necessarily restricted to careers related to their degree.
