Study at Cardiff | Undergraduate

The Joint Honours degree Finance and Management offers students the opportunity to combine the main elements of each discipline and to gain a sound knowledge of the core areas of both of these subjects. Equal weighting is given to each throughout the three years of the degree programme, and the use of core modules ensures that students have studied the essential elements of each subject.

Throughout the programme of study the Finance area is taught entirely through core modules, while the Management area offers students the opportunity to pursue topics which are of particular interest to them.

Key Facts

The Joint Honours degree in Finance and Management offers students the opportunity to combine the main elements of each of the two disciplines. Throughout the three years of the degree, equal weighting is given to each subject and the use of core modules ensures that students have received an appropriate grounding in each. The Finance element is taught entirely through core modules, while the Business Management element offers the opportunity to select modules from a range of management topics according to the interest of students.

Year 1– Requirements

Three compulsory double modules

• Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business
• Introduction to Economics
• People in Organisations

One compulsory double module in the Autumn Semester

• Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting

One compulsory single module in the Autumn Semester

• Principles of Business Management

Three compulsory single modules in the Spring Semester

• Introduction to Finance
• Principles of Marketing & Strategy
• Fundamentals of Financial Reporting

Year 2 – Requirements

Four compulsory double modules

• Business Finance
• Marketing and Strategy
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods

and two double modules from

• Managing People
• Organisational Behaviour
• International Management
• Operations Management

Year 3 – Requirements

Three compulsory double modules

• Business Finance
• Strategic Management
• International Corporate Finance

One compulsory single module per semester

Autumn

• Financial Derivatives

Spring

• Security Analysis and Portfolio Management

plus two double modules from

• Advertising and Marketing Communication Management
• Ethics and Morality of Business
• International Human Resource Management
• Marketing Decison Making
• Organisational Analysis and Change
• Advanced Operations Management
• Services and Relationship Marketing

Cardiff Business School’s teaching is research-led, combining academic rigour with practical relevance. Our faculty consists of world-leading academics who are at the forefront of knowledge within their field. They bring the lessons from their most recent research into the classroom, giving students access to the latest information and business thinking.

You will find that the phrase ’learning and teaching’ is commonly used in UK universities. This phrase emphasises the two-way nature of the process in which you will be taking part. You, we hope, will be doing the learning; we will be providing not only teaching, but also many other things which contribute to a good environment for learning, such as computer resources, a  well stocked library, suitable lecture rooms, and so on.

Unless both sides of the ‘learning and teaching’ equation are in place, satisfactory educational outcomes cannot take place. It follows that the responsibility is divided equally between staff and the University as a whole on the one hand, and students on the other. The Business School and University will provide good quality teaching and learning resources, and will be responsive to the needs and views of you, our students. For your part, you will need to put in the necessary amount of work both during and outside formal teaching sessions, and to make good use of the facilities provided. Only when both these aspects are present will you be able to reach your full potential in your chosen subject.

Methods of teaching:

Most modules involve a mixture of lectures and small group teaching (classes/seminars/workshops/tutorials). In the lecture, the lecturer will mainly be giving an overview of an aspect of the module content (as well as giving opportunities for the student to ask questions and be reflective), while in classes and workshops you will have an opportunity to practice techniques, discuss ideas, apply concepts and consolidate your understanding in the topic.

Independent Study:

All modules will require a considerable element of independent study alongside the formal scheduled teaching. Independent study is designed so that you can expand on the knowledge given to you during lectures, seminars and tutorials. Independent study is an important component of Higher Education because it helps you to develop the ability for enquiry and critical evaluation, which in turn leads to you developing transferable skills, helps you to learn how to respond to change and it is key to ensuring that you have sufficient understanding of the subject you are studying. The amount of independent study you are expected to undertake will increase throughout the duration of your degree as your expertise also increases.

Office Hours:

All academic staff in the Business School have designated office hours when they are available to meet with students and these are posted on their office doors along with their contact details. Office hours provide an important source of contact with your lecturers and enable you to ask questions you may not wish to ask in a large class setting. This time can help you to clarify anything you have been taught that is unclear or can give you advice on further reading or preparation for assignments.

Personal Tutors

You will be allocated a Personal Tutor at the beginning of your studies. Normally, your Personal Tutor will teach on your own degree programme and you will keep the same Personal Tutor throughout your course.

Your Personal Tutor will be able to give you advice on academic issues, including module choice and assessment. If you encounter any problems which affect your studies, your Personal Tutor should always be your first point of contact; she/he will be able to put you in touch with the student support services provided by the University and the Students’ Union as appropriate. It is normally the Personal Tutor who writes references for job applications and therefore you should keep your personal tutor informed about how you are getting on. Students are required to meet with their personal tutors at three points during the year but you are also encouraged to get in touch with them at any other point if you need help or advice.

A list of commonly accepted alternative entry qualifications and admissions and selection criteria for this degree programme can be read here.