Finance & Data Analytics

You'll build advanced knowledge of core financial principles and strategies, with a focus on applying them in real-world business situations.

You will explore topics such as financial institutions and markets, capital structure, budgeting techniques, financial planning, and managing risk and investment portfolios.

You'll develop skills in collecting, transforming, visualising and analysing financial data using advanced statistical methods and machine learning techniques. You'll learn how to interpret complex data and use it to understand and predict financial trends.

You’ll also explore the ethical principles behind financial data analytics, gaining the ability to critically evaluate how data is used in real-world financial decision-making.

You'll gain a critical understanding of how financial technologies are changing both national and global finance. You'll explore key innovations in fintech and assess their real-world impact on the industry.

You’ll also gain knowledge of regulations, sustainable finance practices and ethical decision-making. This includes evaluating ESG (environmental, social, and governance) factors and how they shape responsible financial strategies.

On our Future Leaders' challenge module you'll tackle real-world challenges in an exciting and hands-on way. You'll use leadership, teamwork, and strategic thinking to create innovative solutions. Your project will be something impactful, such as a digital transformation plan, a business model, a marketing campaign, or a people development plan.

You’ll learn how to work effectively in teams, solve problems using a big-picture approach to make decisions. This module also covers communication, planning for different scenarios, and real-world global case studies, giving you the tools to make a real impact.

You'll take control of your personal and professional growth by analysing industry trends and identifying career opportunities. You'll reflect on skills gained outside university, such as part-time work, volunteering, or micro-credentials, to understand their value in shaping your future. Lifelong learning is a key focus, helping you align your strengths with career goals.

You'll explore industry reports, assess employer expectations, and map your own skills using reflective techniques like video diaries. The module also covers personal branding, networking, and showcasing your abilities through LinkedIn, digital portfolios, and industry events. Through peer discussions and practical tasks, you'll learn to present your skills with confidence.

You'll take full ownership of a self-directed consultancy, business analysis, or entrepreneurship project. You'll manage your own project, applying advanced research, critical thinking, and professional decision-making skills. It’s your chance to integrate everything you’ve learned and tailor it to your career aspirations and future goals.

The module covers applied research methods, problem identification, and project management. You'll develop leadership and problem-solving skills while making ethical, impact-driven decisions. This project will help you enhance your employability by demonstrating your ability to manage a real-world business challenge and translate your experience into career growth.