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The Brunel Economics and Business Finance BSc equips students aiming for finance careers with both theoretical knowledge and practical abilities to assess economic trends and corporate financial strategies. This program provides a strong foundation in microeconomic and macroeconomic analysis while enhancing your capacity to interpret economic developments and their effects on financial sectors. You'll learn econometrics and gain sought-after expertise in data modeling, along with training in industry-standard analytical tools like SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, Reuters, and STATA. The program offers flexible study paths: a standard three-year full-time option or a four-year version incorporating a professional placement year between the second and third years, allowing you to apply classroom knowledge in real-world settings.
Career Prospects
We focus on delivering practical knowledge that translates directly to workplace scenarios, equipping you with marketable skills for post-graduation employment. The program particularly enhances career readiness through optional work placements. Given the competitive nature of economics and finance positions, we provide comprehensive support to develop employer-valued competencies. You'll have access to resources from both the Department of Economics and Finance and the University's Professional Development Centre (PDC) to build your professional profile.
Our alumni have secured positions across various sectors, including roles at NatWest (Financing Futures), PricewaterhouseCoopers, KPMG, the Treasury, and the Bank of England. Corporate placements include major firms like BP, Xerox, and Marks and Spencer.