Finance

Why Finance at Coventry

Finance specializations at Coventry University combine hands-on training with professional standards through their Trading Floor—one of Europe’s largest academic trading halls, equipped with dual-screen Bloomberg terminals where real-time market data shapes practical skill development. Programs earn recognition from ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW, granting graduates exemptions from select professional exams, while teaching draws from research and partnerships with regulatory bodies, Bloomberg, and Fitch Connect to bridge theory with current industry practice.

Finance and Investment

The Finance and Investment BSc (Hons) prepares specialists for investment banking, asset management, and corporate finance by developing the intellectual rigor and commercial intuition that competitive financial markets demand. Foundational coursework covers micro- and macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics, along with core principles, while the second year explores regulatory frameworks, derivatives, and banking economics before culminating in a supervised capstone project that consolidates expertise within a chosen specialization.

Banking and Finance

Banking and Finance BSc (Hons) spans key sectors from investment and retail banking to risk management and compliance, equipping students for careers in trading, fund management, security, and fraud prevention. Coursework integrates professional databases—Bloomberg, Refinitiv Workspace, Fitch Connect, and Bureau van Dijk—while second-year modules address applied econometrics and behavioral finance before the final year focuses on investment analysis, advanced banking topics, and a dissertation project.

Finance MBA

The Finance MBA at Coventry University’s London campus develops leadership, financial, and strategic competencies for global business contexts, targeting ambitious professionals who bring experience and seek to master change management strategies, long-term decision-making through financial data, and technological innovations including ethical AI. Coursework encompasses leadership, strategic financial management, digital-era financial services, capital markets, and risk management, concluding with either a research dissertation or an internship project that applies knowledge in professional environments.

Financial Technologies at Coventry University

The FinTech MSc merges finance with technology, teaching machine learning, artificial intelligence, and big data within financial ecosystems through Python, Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, and MATLAB—designed for non-specialists seeking practical programming and analytics capabilities. Coursework covers AI applications, governance, sustainability, econometric modeling, and big data analytics while providing complimentary Bloomberg Market Concept and ESG certifications alongside career coaching, mentorship, and access to the modern Bloomberg trading floor where industry practitioners foster in-demand skills.

Accounting and Finance

Accounting and Finance BSc (Hons) establishes foundations for careers in finance, accounting, and fiscal management, beginning with core principles before enabling specialization aligned with ACCA, CIMA, and ICAEW requirements that facilitate professional qualification pathways. Students analyze financial statements, examine real-world business impacts through organizational case studies, and work with Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect, and Bureau van Dijk Fame, while an optional placement year offers experience at PwC, Ernst & Young, Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover, or NHS, and participation in Investment Society and Economics Society enriches the experience.