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emPloyaBility this course seeks to equip graduates with the core theoretical and practical skills necessary to understand and analyse economic and accounting issues that arise in the business world, and to prepare them for a variety of potential careers after graduation, including management consultancy, accountancy and banking. careers our students have excellent career prospects. Graduates have gone on to work for prestigious companies including merrill lynch, natWest, morgan stanley, PriceWaterhousecoopers, JP morgan, hsBc, Ernst & young, the london stock Exchange and uBs. Placements you can choose to study either a traditional three-year course, or the prestigious four-year sandwich course. sandwich course students have the chance to undertake paid, professional work experience in industry, the public sector and commerce in the uK or overseas. students who complete the thick-sandwich course will be awarded their degree ‘with Professional development’. the high‑level skills demonstrated by economics students on placement can lead to permanent job offers when they graduate: Kingston smith has frequently recruited placement students through the Brunel Placement and careers centre over the last few years. the service is of a high standard and we have employed several bright undergraduates who have added a great deal of value whilst working with us. in fact, we have employed a number of graduates on a permanent basis once they have finished their studies. Paul Hibberd, Kingston Smith LLP Brunel university www.brunel.ac.uk/courses 125 Brunel university economics and Finance
Brunel university economics and Finance entry criteria Gce a‑level BBc, including Grade c in maths or statistics at a-level (General studies/critical thinking accepted as 4th subject only) advanced diploma Progression diploma Grade B in Business, administration and Finance or Public services, plus a-level maths or statistics at Grade c (or its equivalent) for additional and specialist learning Btec level 3 extended diploma ddm in a related subject, plus a-level maths or statistics at Grade c (or its equivalent) iBdP 30 points, including 5 in higher maths or 6 in higher maths methods access Pass plus a-level maths For all of the above, 5 GcsEs at Grade c or above are also required, to include Grade B in English and maths (please note that these must have been gained by the time you submit your ucas application) modes oF study/ ucas codes NN34 3-yEar Full-timE NN3K 4-yEar thicK-sandWich 126 Finance and Accounting BSc check the web course entry for up‑to‑date course information and detailed entry requirements. aBout tHe course Economics plays a crucial role in the operation, management and regulation of financial institutions, industry and government agencies. as a senior manager in public and private enterprise, a knowledge of economics significantly enhances strategic decision making. Furthermore, such knowledge is crucial in a world of integrating global markets and the information superhighway. the courses at Brunel combine an understanding of theory with the practical skills necessary to apply your knowledge to a business, industrial, financial or government environment. it is this combination, together with a strong background in finance, that distinguishes the Brunel courses from other degrees in economics. this degree aims to produce graduates who are familiar with the principles of finance across a range of subject areas, and will prepare students for careers in accountancy. contact tyPical modules level 1 • Macroeconomic Principles • Microeconomic Principles • Introduction to Financial accounting • Financial Markets • Statistical Research methods level 2 core • Corporate Finance • Corporate Investment • Econometrics for Finance • Management Accounting and decision-making • Financial Accounting and statement analysis • Company Law and regulations Plus options from a range of Economics/Finance topics level 3 core • Major Project (core) • Auditing (core) • Financial Accounting Plus one of the following options: • Financial Theory and corporate Policy • Financial Engineering dr tomoe moore, admissions tutor Janet Burton, undergraduate admissions administrator tel: +44 (0)1895 265961 email: janet.burton@brunel.ac.uk
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