Finance and Economics (Hons) Atlantic Technological University

Overview

Lecturers on this degree are highly qualified accountants, financiers and economists with considerable lecturing experience. Some act as examiners and lecturers for the professional accounting bodies. They maintain very close links with all of the professional bodies, as well as with industry.

A highlight of  Finance and Economics (Hons) programme from the Atlantic Technological University  is the opportunity to undertake a three-to-six-month work experience placement as part of third year. Students can alternatively choose to study abroad on Erasmus+.

Upon completion of the Level 8 degree, graduates can choose to sit for exams related to the Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) accredited by the Institute of Banking. This qualification is based on some of the core content mastered in their degree programme.

Career

Graduates should be suitable for employment in a wide range of careers in the private, community, voluntary and public sectors including but not limited to:

• Potentially creating, leading, and directing your own new for-profit or non-profit enterprise or social enterprise

• Contributing to guiding an established private enterprise or non-profit enterprise, including family business or social enterprise

• Working in an administration or executive position for a private or non-profit or public sector or social enterprise organisation

• Operating effectively in traditional business roles