BSc Accounting and Finance with Placement Year University of Essex

Program Description

Our BSc Accounting and Finance degree provides access to our virtual trading floor, where you make use of real-world Bloomberg Market Data Feed (B-PIPE), information and analytics to practise trading stocks and securities in the type of environment found in City finance firms. You study a wide range of topics and develop your quantitative skills, giving you the flexibility to pursue a career in finance, accounting or business management after graduation. You'll explore areas such as: the preparation of financial statements and budgets, accounting standards and corporate governance, financial theory, portfolio management, options and futures markets, risk management. BSc Accounting and Finance includes an introductory first year to familiarise you with wider business topics, such as management and marketing. Alternatively, you may decide to take on a placement year to gain relevant work experience within an external organisation. A placement year can give you a competitive edge in the graduate job market and provide you with key contacts within the industry.

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