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BSc Banking and Finance


First year


As for BA Accounting Second year


Corporate Finance Portfolio Analysis Introduction to Banking Financial Modelling International Financial Institutions and Policy One EBS option or one outside option


One EBS half-option or one outside half-option


Third year


International Banking Options and Futures Bank Risk Management


Financial Markets and Monetary Policy


Two EBS options or two outside options


BSc Banking and Finance with a Modern Language


First year


As for BA Accounting Second year


Corporate Finance Portfolio Analysis Introduction to Banking Financial Modelling One language option One EBS option or one outside option


Third year Year abroad


Fourth year


International Banking Options and Futures Bank Risk Management Financial Markets and Monetary Policy


One language option One EBS option or one outside option


BSc Banking, Finance and Modern Languages


First year


As for BA Accounting Second year


Corporate Finance Portfolio Analysis


For other courses involving accounting, finance and banking, see Business and Management, International Academy and Mathematics entries.


This information is a guide to course content and is subject to review on an annual basis.


Third year Year abroad


Fourth year


International Banking Options and Futures Bank Risk Management Two language options One EBS option or one outside option


Introduction to Banking Financial Modelling Two language options


the preparation of financial statements, but also on theoretical aspects of accounting such as the need for accounting standards and conceptual frameworks. Management accounting is concerned with supplying information to internal users and topics include costing, budgeting and performance evaluation. The study of management will provide you with knowledge of the processes and practices relating to the management and co-ordination of organisations.


BA Accounting with Economics This course provides a firm grounding in accounting and helps you apply the concepts and theories of economics to the world of business. The study of accounting will include modules in financial and management accounting. Financial accounting modules not only focus on the preparation of financial statements, but also on theoretical aspects of accounting such as the need for accounting standards and conceptual frameworks. Management accounting is concerned with supplying information to internal users and topics include


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costing, budgeting and performance evaluation. You will study microeconomics in your second year but can tailor the study of economics in your third year depending on your preferences. Options include Macroeconomics, International Trade and Environmental Economics.


What can I go on to do with a degree in accounting?


A ‘relevant’ accounting degree will assist you in studying for the professional accounting examinations. If you are awarded one of the above accounting degrees, you should be able to obtain some accreditation exemptions from the relevant professional accountancy bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Recent Essex graduates have become chartered accountant trainees with Ernst and Young, PriceWaterhouseCoopers, and KPMG.


Many of our students secure employment before they graduate. Although a good number of our graduates are recruited by international, national and regional firms in the accounting profession, others choose careers in the financial services sector, working for banks, insurance companies or stockbrokers. Some graduates find employment in industry, working for manufacturing, retail or leisure companies, while others follow careers in the public sector.


Our accounting courses also provide an excellent grounding for graduates who wish to go on to further study such as Masters degrees and MBAs.


Why study finance at Essex?


An efficient financial sector is often regarded as an essential pre-requisite for a dynamic economy. The central task of the financial sector is to channel funds from savers to borrowers. Some issues that you will address by taking a course in finance include: What are the links between the recent credit crunch and sub-prime mortgages? How do hedge


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