(Hons) Finance and Investment Richmond American University in London

Overview

The (Hons) Finance and Investment BA programme from Richmond American University in London provides the perfect background location for this programme, which explores various aspects of finance and investment, including global investing, derivatives, wealth management, compliance and regulation, international finance, and more.

You will explore topics vital to the finance industry such as corporate valuation, regulation, and derivatives. Gain an understanding of key tools in finance and investment such as risk measurement and management, asset pricing, the cost of capital, interest rates, and exchange rates.

In the third and fourth year of this Finance and Investment programme from Richmond American University in London, you can extend your specialist skills by choosing options which interest you, from a range of courses including Derivatives as well as Entrepreneurship: Valuation, Funding and Growth, and Wealth Management.

You can gain a thorough understanding of what it’s like to be a true finance professional by working with Eikon, providing real time market data, news, analytics, and trading.

Together with the chance to gain valuable internship experience in a financial role within an organisation, you’ll gain vital familiarity and skills required by global employers in this competitive industry.

Our academics are experts in the worlds of finance and investment. Their work is enhanced with regular guest speakers who provide further insight.

On completing this programme, students will be able to apply for four exemptions (all certificate level) from The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), the world’s largest professional body of management accountants, entering into their Operational Level.

Career opportunities:

The University offers personal development seminars, leadership opportunities and access to work experience, volunteering and internships. There is also a dedicated, personalised service for assistance with CV writing, interview preparation tips and much more.

Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to build links with industry experts and Richmond alumni, connecting you to a vast and influential worldwide network.

Below is a list of where some of the graduates of this programme have gone on to work.

• Accenture

• Ernst and Young

• Merrill Lync

• Nomura

• UBS Wealth Management

• HSBC

• BNP Paribas