Finance Oxford Brookes University

Overview

The Finance programme at the Oxford Brookes University will deepen your understanding of financial issues. It is ideal if you would like a career in the financial sector or a general business career.

Quick Facts:

• In your first semester, we’ll ensure you have a grasp of the skills necessary to study finance in depth. Including being able to analyse key accounting statements to help management make informed decisions.
• You’ll also learn about corporate finance and company value and gain a practical understanding of how companies operate. By gaining experience of financial tools and quantitative methods, you’ll be able to back up a business case with evidence.
• As we turn to financial markets and institutions, you’ll be examining topics such as asset pricing, market efficiency and the effects of globalisation.
• As you progress, you’ll consider the bigger picture of the essential role that finance plays in supporting corporate strategy. You also get the chance to shape your study with our range of optional modules so you can focus on corporate social responsibility or financial modelling.
• In the final semester, you can choose Strategic Business Simulation to give you experience of tackling real issues. For your final research project, you can choose a specialist area to explore in depth.