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BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance What makes BPP’s BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance stand out? •  nvestment Management Certificate Advantage I Partner (IMC) The BPP University BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance degree is designed for students wishing to develop skills and knowledge in preparation for a successful career in the financial sector. As the programme is also integrated with various professional qualifications, this is a great opportunity to prepare for professional exams alongside your degree, for example: •  ssential preparation for key professional body E awards, including Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment • Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) Diploma • Chartered Financial Analyst – CFA® Level I English Language •  tudy at our School in the City of London, with S access to workshops, guest speaker events and networking opportunities Entry requirements • ELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent I S •  tudents with an overall IELTS of 6.0 or equivalent can apply for our three year programme but will need to register for our In-Sessional Study Skills Support programme This programme is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Banking. Students may achieve Chartered Banker status on completion of a combination of specific modules. Educational Background for three year full-time •  e 18 years or over at the start of the programme B You should hold an equivalent to: • GCSE Grade C in English Language and Maths • 260+ UCAS points in A2 level in any subject Educational Background for two year full-time accelerated Programme details Length of programme September • Two years full-time accelerated How to apply Modes of study Please contact [email protected] for more details on how to apply Classroom Assessment Coursework and examinations (seen and unseen) Study centres London City Elective modules (choose 15 credits) - Commercial Awareness  - Information for Business Decisions  - Investment Management Certificate  - The Professional Banker   Level 2 – Compulsory - Macroeconomics and the Banking System  - Financial Markets and Institutions  - Theory of Management  - Corporate Finance -  ehavioural Economics, Leadership and B Organisational Cultures  15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 30 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits Elective modules - Credit and Lending - Investment Advice Diploma - Probability and Statistics - Portfolio Management  - Mergers and Acquisitions  - Entrepreneurship - Digital Business in the Social Age 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits 30 credits 15 credits 15 credits Level 3 – Compulsory - Contemporary Issues and Research - Financial Risk Management - Business Integration Project  15 credits 15 credits 30 credits •  e 18 years or over at the start of the programme B Start dates • Three years full-time - Commercial and Investment Banking  - Business Finance - Business Economics  You should hold an equivalent to: • GCSE Grade C in English Language and Maths •  00+ UCAS points with a minimum of 2 B’s at A2 3 level in any academic subject Our International Office can assess your certificates and advise you if you meet the entry requirements. You can also visit our website for a list of entry requirements from your country. If you do not think you meet the entry requirements, but have other qualifications or work experience, please contact us. Find out more For full details please visit: www.bpp.com/banking **Please note these modules prepare you for external institute examinations should you wish to register to take them separately. Modules Level 1 - Compulsory - Professional Practice and Ethics  - Mathematical Skills for Business  - Understanding Financial Statements  118 15 credits 15 credits 15 credits Elective modules (choose 60 credits) - Trading and Technical Analysis  30 credits - Financial Derivatives 15 credits - Alternative Investments 15 credits - Introduction to International Banking 15 credits - Introduction to International Business  15 credits - CFA® Level I**  30 credits - CISI Diploma Bonds and Fixed Interest** 30 credits - CISI Diploma Regulation and Compliance**  30 credits - Company Law  15 credits - Change Management 15 credits - Banking; Personal and Organisational Ethics 15 credits Professional accreditations and pathways - Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®) -  hartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI) C 119