Business Finance at Aberystwyth University

BSc Business Finance at Aberystwyth University is accredited by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). If you are interested in focusing on the diverse world of finance and the factors that influence financial policy, then this is the degree for you. Aberystwyth Business School has strong links with business and industry, which open up a number of opportunities for you. By studying this degree, you will develop a firm understanding of the following areas: financial strategy; banking conduct; financial services and government regulation. These attributes will be highly sought after by employers of this discipline. 

Why study Business Finance at Aberystwyth University?

• The BSc in Business Finance will enable you to develop your analytical, communicational skills to understand and negotiate in an increasingly complex business environment.

• Throughout the academic year, we invite guest speakers for industry (local and national small, medium and large enterprises) to share their expertise and knowledge to our cohort of students. This has been a popular addition to the extra-curricular events of the academic timetable and gives you a valuable opportunity to network with those who may become your future employer. 

• Our International Study Exchange programmes are available to all students, who demonstrate academic success during the first academic year. The International and Eramsus exchange programme allow you to explore a new country and study in one of our reputable partner universities through the medium of English. 

Our Staff

Students at the Aberystwyth Business School are taught by lecturers and other teaching staff who are active researchers and expert practitioners in their chosen subject area.

Over 75% of full time members of teaching staff are qualified to PhD level. Most are currently research active, meaning that students benefit from being taught ‘new’ knowledge in their chosen field of study as well as recognized literature. The School also employs part-time and full time staff devoted purely to teaching. Many part-time staff combine teaching duties with consultancy and business activities, ensuring that students have access not only to up to date research but the latest applied knowledge.

Career prospects: From Campus to Career

Our graduates have discovered careers in:

• Financial strategy;
• Actuarial profession;
• Corporate banking;
• Tax;
• Investment analysis;
• Financial trading;
• Retail banking.

What skills will I obtain from this degree?

Studying a degree in Business Finance will equip you with the following skills:

• Understanding of organisational behaviour and structure;
• Improved numeracy skills and the ability to research, interpret and use business and financial data;
• Deep understanding of the causes and effects of economic and other external changes;
• The ability to communicate clearly written and spoken;
• Effective problem solving;
• Analytical and creative thinking skills;
• Decision- making;
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Time-management and organisational skills;
• Self-motivation and self- reliance.