Undergraduate

Business Management with Financial Management

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Develop the skills to be a confident business leader with a clear understanding of financial decision making with a degree from the prestigious Hull University Business School.
We've invested in our facilities to give you modern and vibrant social and workspaces, all set within the historic Grade II listed buildings that form the heart of our Business School.
Join an exclusive club at Hull with our independent accreditations held by fewer than 5% of the world’s 13,000 business programmes.
At Hull, it’s personal. Here, you’re a valued member of a tight-knit community within our Business School with a dedicated team to help you lay the foundations for your future career.
Our Bloomberg Suite gives you the chance to take part in real-time financial trading simulations to develop your understanding of the markets.
A Financial Management student sits on a desk in the Business School's Bloomberg Suite
Three students walk through the Executive Education Suite
A historic red brick building that forms part of the Hull University Business School
Two students sit chatting in a social space inside the Nidd building
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Duration

Mode

  • Standard course
  • With a foundation year
  • With a placement year
  • With a year abroad
  • September 2024

Typical offer

What does this mean?

Put yourself at the forefront of financial decision-making in business with this hands-on degree.

You'll develop an in-depth knowledge of the financial analysis of business operations and learn about the way organisations work and how to spot the right opportunities at the right time.

You’ll also develop the skills and experience to be a confident leader and make better business decisions in a dynamic workspace.

  • 100%

    of students in work or further study 15 months after graduating 1

  • AMBA & AACSB

    accredited

  • Take part in live projects

    with real businesses

  • Study abroad

    and expand your skills

  • Prepare for your future

    with our Career-ready Guarantee

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About this course

At Hull, we put you – and your career – at the heart of everything we do.

It’s part of our Career-ready Guarantee, which promises to give you opportunities to enhance your CV and gain the skills that employers look for during your time with us.

So you’ll learn in industry-standard facilities like our Bloomberg Suite. This offers real-time financial trading simulations – so you can practise in realistic scenarios before you go out there and do it for real.

And you’ll take part in projects and collaborations with businesses from day one so that by the time you graduate, you’ll be a confident and experienced business professional ready to take your next steps.

You will even get a head start on the competition thanks to the independent accreditations our Business School holds, including AMBA and AACSB. These are held by fewer than 2% of the world’s 12,000 business programmes, which places us, and you, in an exclusive club.

Scheduled study hours and how you’re assessed

Throughout your degree, you’re expected to study for 1,200 hours per year. That’s based on 200 hours per 20 credit module. And it includes scheduled hours, time spent on placement and independent study. How this time is divided across the year varies and depends on the module you are studying.

How you'll be assessed depends on the course you study, and the modules you choose. You may be assessed through a mix of examinations, coursework, presentations and group projects.

Choose your modules

Each year, you’ll study modules worth a certain number of credits, and you need 120 credits per year. Most modules are 20 credits – so you’ll study six modules each year. Some longer modules are worth more - in these cases, you’ll study fewer modules - but the number of credits will always add up to 120. Some modules are compulsory, some are optional, so you can build a course that’s right for you.

Preparing for Learning in Higher Education

This module is designed to give you the best possible start to your university studies, making sure you have all the essential skills you need to succeed. Through lectures and workshops we will teach you how to write in an academic style, how to find quality sources, how to reference work, culminating in writing up a mini-research project.

Core•20 credits

Introduction to Business

Develop an understanding of a range of contemporary themes facing managers and the range of ethical dilemmas they pose. You will explore the managerial implications of issues like globalisation, international trade, demographic changes and sustainability developments.

Core•20 credits

Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education

This module will equip you with the necessary skills to conduct and analyse research in a specific interest, supported by academics within your subject. You'll navigate through the research process, from identifying an area of interest to presenting their findings to your peers.

Core•20 credits

Group Challenge (Humanities)

Formulate and execute a group led enquiry into texts, cultural artifacts, film, music or dance. You'll explore their topics in groups at supervised workshops and develop questions on the cultural object relates to the living world of human experience, as well as developing your own methods to answer these questions.

Compulsory•20 credits

Foundation in Data Analysis

Develop a strong foundation in data collection and analysis. This module will introduce you to qualitative and quantitative data and how to analyse it; the collection of primary and secondary data; the production of high quality graphics; and report writing.

Compulsory•20 credits

Academic Writing Skills

Developing confidence in expression, oral as well as written, is a key feature of this module, which also aims to familiarise you with submission and assessment procedures in the context of Higher Education. This is a clear building block onto your degree programme and places you at a distinct advantage when you move into the following year.

Compulsory•20 credits

Students who require Foundation Year study will register on the Business Management with Foundation Year programme. Upon successful completion, you can transfer to any of our business school programmes.
6 Modules

Accounting and Finance

Delve into topics such as financing decisions, cost behaviour, cost-volume-profit analysis, absorption costing, variance analysis and budgeting.

Compulsory•20 credits

Developing Self & Others

Assessing your human skills and developing good habits is central to your professional development. This module allows you to gain a better understanding of what is needed from the wider business perspective and apply theories of positive habit development in practice. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Introduction to Economics

This introduction covers both microeconomics (the affairs of individual consumers, firms and government) and macroeconomics (the study of the economy as a whole).

Compulsory•20 credits

Marketing

Marketing is an exciting, dynamic, and creative environment to work in. It places brands in the consumers' mind and shapes their decisions. Marketing is a critical management function that is essential to business success. This module allows you to work with an organisation on a live marketing project based on a real-life challenge. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Introduction to Finance

This module introduces you to the finance discipline. You'll explore the basic principles of finance, complemented with an analysis of case studies and examples from the finance news. There will be a special emphasis on ethical and sustainable finance. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Financial Accounting

This module will provide you with introductory accounting knowledge covering basic double entry book-keeping, analysis and preparing a simple set of financial statements.

Compulsory•20 credits
6 Modules

Organisational Management

Explore approaches to organisational management and integrate theory and practice. You'll consider the knowledge, interest, and abilities of different groups, some having a need (customers), others having an answer (product/service creators), or having the resources (investors and suppliers) that can be used to provide a solution to the customers' needs. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Procurement and Supply Management

Learn how procurement ensures the effective supply of the materials that businesses need. Addressing negotiation, contracts, expediting, receiving goods and managing capacity, you'll learn core skills that are essential to a broad variety of organisations. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Responsible Business in Society

The influence large organisations have to both postively contribute to, or potentially harm society, can be greater than the power of states. You'll reflect on challenges to business practice looking at issues such as corporate social responsibility, globalisation, sustainable development and climate change, and human rights and exploitation. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Managing and Innovating in the 4IR

Data and technology is disrupting every party of the economy and our lives. This mobile links to the four components of industrial strategy identified by the UK government - artificial intelligence, ageing society, clean growth, and mobility. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Financial Management

Explore the operational activities responsible for obtaining and ultilising the funds for efficient operations. This module will expose you to a wide range of important financial management tools, techniques, and underpinning theories relevant for decision-making in today's competitive financial environment. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Financial Technology (FinTech)

FinTech is the most recent and vibrant area in the financial services sector. To create or evaluate FinTech, businesses need knowledge in finance, technology and regulation. You'll cover these key areas and study their implications exploring topics such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies. 

Compulsory•20 credits
6 Modules

Business Strategies

Working on a simulated consulting project, you'll explore the complexity, uncertainty, and diversity of contemporary environments and their influences on strategy making. You'll also consider the notions of creativity, stakeholder expectations and sustainable competitive advantage. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Research and Consultancy Skills

On this module, you'll develop a critical understanding of the research process within the field of business and management research. You'll evaluate a range of literature and data needed to solve a specific research problem. 

Compulsory•20 credits

International Business

Focus on the core concepts and practical applications of cross-border business activities. You'll explore the controversies and complexities surrounding international business issues.

Compulsory•20 credits

Current Issues in Financial Management

Apply current finance theories to the analysis of ongoing issues in the financial market and the corporate world. You'll gain an appreciation of the social and political contexts of the international financial environment corporate organisations operate in. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Individual Research Project

Engage in an academic study of a particular topic that is of interest to you over a sustained time, with elements of original work. You'll develop an advanced ability to locate, extract, analyse and interpret data from multiple sources. 

Optional•20 credits

Consultancy Project

Building on the Research and Consultancy Skills module, this project allows you to put the theory into practice. Working in a small team, you'll work on a real-world project for a locally-based business. 

Optional•20 credits

Problem-Solving for Complex Systems

Learn to evaluate complex problems – taking into account multiple dimensions and stakeholder perspectives – to anticipate consequences and improve decision-making under uncertain context, where decisions are not straight-forward. 

Optional•20 credits
7 Modules

You spend a year studying at one of our partner institutions in Europe, Asia, North America or Australia. This is an outstanding opportunity to broaden your horizons in a different culture and environment, learn new skills and develop valuable international contacts while continuing your studies.

Your placement is your opportunity to get some real-world work experience under your belt.

Just like in the real world, you’ll be responsible for finding and applying for opportunities, with the added benefit of help and support from university services.

The Centre for Professional Success is a dedicated team within the faculty who provide tailored support to students who are seeking a placement or internship. You'll also benefit from the University's Careers and Employability service based in Student Central.

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Entry requirements

What do I need?

When it comes to applying to university, you'll need a certain number of UCAS points. Different qualifications and grades are worth a different amount of points. For this course, you'll need…

Use UCAS's calculator to work out your estimated points

We consider experience and qualifications from the UK and worldwide which may not exactly match the combinations above.

But it's not just about the grades - we'll look at your whole application. We want to know what makes you tick, and about your previous experience, so make sure that you complete your personal statement.

Have questions? Our admissions team will be happy to help.

What do I need?

If you require a student visa to study or if your first language is not English you will be required to provide acceptable evidence of your English language proficiency level.

See other English language proficiency qualifications accepted by the University of Hull.

If your English currently does not reach the University’s required standard for this programme, you may be interested in one of our English language courses.

Visit your country page to find out more about our entry requirements.

Fees & funding

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PC’s on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

How much is it?

Additional costs you may have to pay

Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make:

  • Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own)
  • Optional field trips
  • Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation)
  • Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation)
  • Student visas (international students)
  • Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and PC’s on campus, but you may want your own)
  • Printing and photocopying
  • Professional-body membership
  • Graduation (gown hire and photography)

Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more.

How do I pay for it?

Our academics

You’ll be taught by experts in leadership, accounting, finance and economics as part of a vibrant community within our Business School.

We’re also a member of the Principles of Responsible Management Education (PRME). So you’ll develop the skills to be a successful and sustainable leader.

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Dr Thanos Andrikopoulos
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Dr Thanos Andrikopoulos

After graduating top of his class at the Athens University of Economics and Business, Thanos was an economic analyst for Greece's Ministry of Finance before turning to teaching. He is the programme director for our Accounting and Finance programmes.
Ryan Handley
Featured academic

Dr Ryan Handley

Ryan is an experienced manager and lecturer. Recognised by the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, his teaching focuses on Personal Development, Organisational Behaviour and Cross-Cultural Management.

Take a look at our facilities

Bloomberg Suite

You’ll be spending lots of time here taking part in real-time financial trading simulations to develop your understanding of the markets before you go and do it for real.

Executive Education Suite

Develop the skills you’ll need to be a confident and successful business leader and one that makes better decisions.

Business Lounge

One of the most recent investments in the Business School, this exclusive lounge is used by real businesses and entrepreneurs. It’s a great spot to study, socialise and network.

Brynmor Jones Library

Our 7-storey library is home to 1 million+ books, extensive digital resources drawn from libraries and archives across the world, and stunning panoramic views of the city from the 7th floor.

See more in our virtual tour

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Future prospects

A range of possibilities are open to our graduates from exciting employment opportunities – particularly in the field of financial management – to starting your own business.

Recent Business School graduates have gone on to work with companies including Deloitte, the Prince’s Trust, the Civil Service and Deutsche Bank.

You’ll benefit from our Centre for Professional Success too. They’ll support you in sourcing relevant placements and employer projects, laying the foundations for the next steps in your career.

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Your next steps

Like what you’ve seen? Then it’s time to apply.

The standard way to apply for this course is through UCAS. This will give you the chance to showcase your skill, qualities and passion for the subject, as well as providing your academic qualifications.

How to apply

Not ready to apply?

Visit our next Open Day, and see all that Hull has to offer for yourself. Talk to our lecturers about your subject, find out what university is really like from our current students, and take a tour of our beautiful campus and amazing facilities.

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