From financial management to applied econometrics, our degree will set you up for a career in the world of business.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS
If you want to explore the theory and practice of financial economics, this is the course for you.
Focus on the intersection of finance and economics, while developing skills in data analytics, financial modelling and economic forecasting, to gain a dual perspective on financial markets and economic theory.
We’ll guide you through real-world issues and equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to formulate critical business decisions.
ARU is proud to be three-time winners of the Universities Business Challenge.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
The world of business never stands still and our BSc (Hons) Finance with Economics degree course is no different. Taking real world challenges as our starting point, there is a major focus on practical, hands-on learning to get you set up for a career in business.
We’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience, whether you’re looking for a placement or internship, or the chance to study abroad.
Blend finance and economics, mastering analytical skills and practical tools to drive innovation, shape policy, and lead global finance.
You’ll start by getting to grips with the fundamental knowledge and skills you’ll use throughout your course and subsequent career, covering financial analysis and management, the maths of economics, the inner workings of business, and the role of the law in business.
In years 2 and 3, you’ll focus on developing your expertise in the theory and practice of finance and economics. You’ll develop your analytical and problem-solving skills as you explore increasingly complex and specialist issues, building up to your final-year group project, where you’ll demonstrate everything you’ve learned.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.
You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Senior Lecturer in International Business and Lead of Centre for Student Success (CfSS)
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