Finance

Why Finance in East London

Positioned between Canary Wharf’s financial district and Stratford’s tech hub, University of East London offers direct access to major global firms. The proximity enables regular industry events, conferences, and workshops where students build experience and networks while studying. This approach proves effective—business management courses topped London rankings across four National Student Survey 2023 categories. Graduates join companies like Accenture, Ernst & Young, Amazon, Morgan Stanley, KPMG, Deloitte, and PwC, having already worked with professional tools including trading terminals, AWS, and Stata.

Accounting and Business Management

The BSc (Hons) Accounting and Business Management develops competencies employers actually seek, from management accounting to leadership and teamwork. Students engage with contemporary business issues while analyzing financial data, gaining rigorous grounding in core accounting and management concepts. This path suits those planning careers in accounting with management elements or pure management—particularly roles involving financial resource allocation, whether as department heads or financial managers.

Accounting and Finance

BSc (Hons) Accounting and Finance holds rare accreditation from six professional bodies: ACCA, ICAEW, CIMA, AIA, CPA Australia, and IFA. By selecting appropriate modules, students gain exemptions from certain exams, which accelerates their route to qualified accountant status. The program builds systematically—first year establishes foundations in business law, accounting, and economics; second year deepens understanding of financial reporting and taxation through practical placements; third year concentrates on corporate finance, strategic accounting, and audit, preparing graduates for industry leadership positions.

Banking and Finance

The BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance provides rigorous grounding in key banking concepts alongside practical data collection and analysis experience. Teaching combines lectures, seminars, computer labs, trading sessions, and case studies with industry experts, while content aligns closely with the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment. First year develops skills in accounting, economics, and business statistics; second year strengthens financial management and econometrics knowledge through financial markets and international financial law; final year offers specialization through modules like work with the Centre of Fintech or applied banking projects.

Finance and Risk at University of East London

The MSc Finance and Risk targets those pursuing financial management careers or professional qualifications like CBI Investment Management Certificate or Chartered Financial Analyst. Chartered Banker Institute accreditation allows students to apply for Associated Membership with Associate Chartered Banker status—one of few programs at this level. Students develop financial analysis and econometrics skills through modules on international finance, credit management, and investment strategies, including Bloomberg terminal work and professional ethics. The unique Mental Wealth module enhances analytical abilities and leadership qualities, while a mandatory applied business project connects academic knowledge with real financial challenges.

Master of Business Administration

University of East London’s MBA builds on simulations, hands-on learning, and interaction with industry and policy experts, developing talent in entrepreneurship, decision-making, and responsible leadership. Partnerships span from Bloomberg to Barclaycard, providing current insights into how modern companies operate. Students master strategic thinking, digital technologies, and sustainable business approaches, while learning operational management, finance, leadership, digital marketing, and strategy through business simulations. The Mental Capital module strengthens professional standing, and an applied project connects coursework with real-world challenges.

Professional Accounting

Drawing on over 25 years of accounting education experience, the MSc Professional Accounting prepares students for ACCA exams and ACA qualification from the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. Graduates can join the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants through an accelerated route involving CIMA’s master’s gateway assessment, which grants 11 exemptions across certificate, operational, and management levels. Six core modules sharpen professional judgment in financial reporting, taxation, and audit, while developing leadership capabilities through integrated case studies and live business projects that prepare for consulting and advisory roles.