(Hons) Business and Financial Management University of Sunderland

Overview

Learn about the challenges and opportunities businesses face, including cash accounting, long-term success, and how good financial management supports business growth. Join (Hons) Business and Financial Management from University of Sunderland.

Key facts

If you want a career in business or finance, the BA (Hons) Business and Financial Management degree will give you the knowledge and experience to succeed. You'll learn how financial management supports long-term business success, focusing on key areas such as accounting, cash flow management, sustainability, and informed decision-making.

From the start, you will apply your learning to real business situations through case studies, simulations, and industry-linked modules. You will build critical thinking skills and get hands-on experience with digital tools, including optional specialist courses with Sage Group PLC.

The course is shaped with advice from employers such as Nissan, the NHS, Network Rail, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car, so what you study is practical and boosts your employability. Modules cover topics like sustainability, leadership, and digital technology in business.

You can join the Business Society to attend events, company visits, and guest lectures from leaders like the CEOs of Castrol, Global Blackswan, and ONYX. These experiences give you insight into real careers and help you start building your professional network.

You can also take an optional paid placement year between your second and final year. Most students earn around £14,000–£18,000 and many secure graduate jobs with their placement employer.

Whether you want to start your own business, work in finance, or move into leadership, this course will give you the skills, confidence, and experience employers are looking for.