Undergraduate

Financial Management

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Practise trading in real time using databases like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters EIKON, Orbis and FAME at our Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory.
Study at a prestigious, AACSB-accredited Business School, and on a course that’s part of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.
Open up a range of careers: financial administrator, management accountant, auditor, stockbroker, portfolio manager, mortgage advisor, entrepreneur…
Gain hands-on experience through real-life business projects, placements, internships, networking, mentoring, and international summer schools.
Inside the ivy-clad walls of the Hull University Business School, you'll find millions invested in building some of the country's best facilities.
Accounting and Financial Management student, Yujia Ding, using trading software on a computer in the Bloomberg Suite.
A view from the leafy rose bowl of the red-brick, ivy-clad Derwent building at the Hull University Business School.
A student sits reading a book and making notes with the sun behind them in the Brynmor Jones Library, Hull.
Two students sit talking and making notes in the glass-walled entrance of the Hull University Business School.
Students sit in various spaces within the Derwent Building Entrance Break Out Area

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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?

Hands-on experience + faster route to qualify as a financial manager + the potential to earn more = the perfect place to study this degree.

Discover how to balance risk and reward in competitive, unpredictable environments. Learn how to compete better through strategy. And understand the roles of professionals who deal with vast sums of money worldwide.

Hull’s part of the CFA Institute, and accredited by all the major accounting bodies. This gives you exemptions from essential exams. So you’ll graduate already part-qualified, and could start work on a higher salary.

  • 94.4%

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

  • Course accredited

    by the CFA Institute 2

  • Qualify faster

    thanks to our accreditations 3

  • Boost your CV

    with a placement or by studying abroad

  • Industry-standard

    software in our Bloomberg suite

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Course overview
Module options

About this course

As well as our three-year course, you can choose one of our four-year options. Opt for either a built-in placement year or a year studying abroad. But whichever course you go for, you’re guaranteed CV-boosting opportunities. Placements, internships, real-life business projects, networking, mentoring, international summer schools… It’s all part of what we call Authentic Business Learning. This is our real-life, hands-on, hard-working approach to teaching.

You also get access to industry-standard facilities, like our Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory. Here, you practise trading in real time using databases like Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters EIKON, Orbis and FAME. Plus, there’s our Business Lounge. It’s a professional space to meet industry networks, like-minded entrepreneurs, and our corporate partners.

Like all Hull University Business School programmes, AACSB accredits our course. Fewer than 2% of business programmes worldwide hold this accreditation. And we’re accredited by the main accountancy bodies. ACCA (also as an Accelerate Partner), CIMA (as a University Partner), CIPFA, ICAEW (as a Partner in Learning) AIA, CFA and CPA Australia.

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

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

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

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
6 Modules

Financial Reporting

This module covers the regulatory aspects of financial reporting. It will enable you to understand and evaluate financial statements according to international accounting standards.

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

Financial Markets and Investment Banking

Gain an understanding of modern financial markets and instruments. You'll learn to apply these concepts by following and interpreting current affairs in the financial markets. The module emphasises the role of investment banks, and the analysis is complemented with case studies and examples from the finance news. 

Compulsory•20 credits

Understanding Entrepreneurship

Working with a local entrepreneurial firm, you'll get first-hand experience of exploring concepts around entrepreneurship. You'll gain insight into the real-life challenges and how local entrepreneurs overcome/negotiate those issues brining into play their individuality, commitment, and desire to make real change. 

Optional•20 credits

Disruptive and Emerging Technologies

In this module, you'll have the flexibility to select a technology theme that you are excited about (e.g. cryptocurrencies, blockchain, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, etc.), and explore their management and socio-economic implications. 

Optional•20 credits

Sustainable Business and Innovation

Develop insights into the major trends, challenges and innovative concepts relating to business sustainability and corporate responsibility.

Optional•20 credits

Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy

You’ll learn the ways that government policy affects the course of the economy through its influence on the rate of inflation, economic growth, and the level of employment.

Optional•20 credits

Company Law

Develop your understanding of the legal environment within which an accountant works, developing the ability to locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources.

Optional•20 credits

Summer School

Broaden your experience in an international setting and study in one of our partner institutions for up to three weeks over the summer. This module can count towards your degree.

Optional•20 credits

Engaging with Entrepreneurial Organisations

Working in a collaborative team, you'll design and deliver innovative solutions for entrepreneurial companies. This hands-on module allows you to apply what you've learned to a real business problem or opportunity.

Optional•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. 

Optional•20 credits

Microeconomics in Context: Learning Through Games and Simulations

Discover microeconomics: You’ll use games and simulations to understand the behaviour and interactions of individuals, businesses and the government.

Optional•20 credits
13 Modules

Quantitative Methods in Accounting and Finance

Link theory with practical examples by analysing and modelling financial risk factors and other quantitative problems. You'll cover the learning outcomes highlighted in the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute Quantitative Methods syllabus at levels 1-3.

Compulsory•20 credits

International Finance

Gain practical knowledge of foreign exchange markets, international monetary and financial theories, foreign exchange risk management and international investment strategies.

Compulsory•20 credits

Risk Management

Study the key issues around uncertainty and risk management. You'll cover the theory and practice of risk management at an introductory level and explore the complex tools used by experts.

Compulsory•20 credits

Portfolio Management and ESG Investing

Investment and Portfolio Management is the flagship of the Financial Management discipline. In this module, you will become familiar with state-of-the-art methodologies used by professional portfolio managers. You'll also explore a variety of issues in portfolio management with a special emphasis on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investing. You will become familiar with how investors apply these non-financial factors as part of their analysis process to recognise risks and opportunities.

Compulsory•20 credits

Company Law

Develop your understanding of the legal environment within which an accountant works, developing the ability to locate, extract and analyse data from multiple sources.

Optional•20 credits

Business Project Management

Whatever its size, all organisations run projects - study the skills, concepts, tools and techniques to manage them effectively, and learn about the factors affecting project success and failure.

Optional•20 credits

Macroeconomics: Managing the Economy

You’ll learn the ways that government policy affects the course of the economy through its influence on the rate of inflation, economic growth, and the level of employment.

Optional•20 credits

Summer School

Broaden your experience in an international setting and study in one of our partner institutions for up to three weeks over the summer. This module can count towards your degree.

Optional•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.

Optional•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

Economics of Corporate Strategy

You’ll examine the strategic interactions between firms and the economic determinants of corporate strategy.

Optional•20 credits

Global Financial Crises: Past and Future

Learn about past financial crises that have occurred around the world and the optimal policies to prevent or mitigate the impact of future financial crises on the economy.

Optional•20 credits
12 Modules

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.

This course is accredited by

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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

Learn from staff with real-world experience, as well as academics at the forefront of financial research.

It's a testament to the quality of our teaching that we score 100% for employability.1 That’s the percentage of our students who are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating.

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Dr Thanos Andrikopoulos
Featured academic

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.
Dr Mohamed Khalil
Featured academic

Dr Mohamed Khalil

Mohamed teaches on several of our courses and is programme director for our BSc Accounting and Financial Management degree. He previously taught at Tanta University in Egypt and is a reviewer for several journals.

Take a look at our facilities

Bloomberg Financial Markets Laboratory

Our industry-standard suite offers simulated financial trading activities in real time. So you can practise trading in realistic scenarios before you do it for real.

Business Lounge

A great space for you to meet with businesses, entrepreneurs and partners, laying the foundations for your future career. It’s an ideal spot to meet your course mates for group work, too.

Executive Education Suite

Our Executive Education Suite offers bookable, fully AV equipped rooms where you can work on group projects and practise your presentation skills.

Allam Lecture Theatre

The Business School has one of the largest lecture theatres on campus. As well as a fantastic environment for learning, the theatre also often plays host to outside speakers and special guests.

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The Business Lounge
HUBS Executive Education Suite

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Bloomberg Suite
The Business Lounge
HUBS Executive Education Suite
Allam Lecture Theatre
The modern glass tower buildings of Citi Bank, HSBC and others at Canary Wharf, London, with the River Thames below.

Future prospects

You’ll open up a whole range of employment possibilities. Financial administrator, management accountant, auditor, stockbroker, portfolio manager, mortgage advisor... Or you could use the hands-on experience you gain throughout your degree to start your own business.

Throughout your course, you’ll have the chance to tap into our connections with global brands, like Bosch, BMW, Siemens, and Disney. Our recent graduates have found work with Citibank, Lloyds Banking Group, Fujitsu, Smith & Nephew, and the Civil Service.

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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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  1. (Accounting and Finance) UK domicile full-time first degree leavers; Higher Education Graduate Outcomes statistics, for the academic year 2020/21, published by the Higher Education Statistics Agency June 2023.
  2. BSc Financial Management is part of the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute as a University Affiliation Program.
  3. Our accredited degree offers exemptions from the professional exams of all of the major accountancy organisations: ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA, ICAEW, AIA, CFA and CPA Australia.

 

All modules presented on this course page are subject to availability and this list may change at any time.

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