BSc (Hons) Financial Economics and Banking Bachelor's degree at Coventry University

Learn about the economic environment in which businesses operate, providing a fundamental understanding of economic systems and principles. Explore how resources are allocated in a market economy, and examine different market structures and their impact on businesses and consumers, and assess the role of government in economic decision-making. Learn about key economic issues, including inflation, unemployment and economic growth, as well as the influence of the international economy.

Learn about the key legal principles that apply to businesses, and develop the knowledge and skills to navigate legal situations in the business world. Understand the legal foundations of business entities, including their formation, governance, and financing, while exploring key aspects of corporate regulation, insolvency and stakeholder rights. Use case studies and practical applications to learn about the role of law in business decision-making to prepare for further study and professional pr

Get a solid understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of financial and management accounting. Build a foundation in bookkeeping, financial statement preparation and management accounting techniques to accurately record transactions, apply financial adjustments and interpret financial data. Learn how to use key accounting tools to enhance your ability to analyse financial performance and support effective decision-making in business contexts. Develop your critical thinking skills

Learn how modern businesses operate and change, with a focus on governance, accountability and making ethical decisions. Explore how organisations are structured, how different stakeholders exert influence, and how new technologies are shaping business today. Develop the critical thinking skills you'll need to understand real business situations, respond to external environment factors, and use technology in financial- and business decision-making. This could be useful as you prepare for a caree

Build your skills in using numbers and data to support research. This module focuses on key quantitative techniques, including statistics and Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) regression, and how they're applied in accounting, finance and economics research. This module also covers essential statistical concepts, regression models and research methodologies, integrating both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Gain practical experience in data analysis using statistical software, enhancing your

Learn about the structure, roles, and functions of financial markets and institutions within a global context. Examine key financial risks, ethical considerations and the regulatory frameworks governing financial activities. Learn how financial markets work and why they matter. You'll explore how primary, secondary and money markets are structured, examine how financial regulations help keep markets stable, protect consumers, and use professional codes to understand and respond to ethical challe

Build on your understanding of core economic principles, consumer behaviour, firm decision-making and market structures. In this module, you will explore topics such as utility maximisation, profit optimisation, game theory and market failures, applying mathematical and graphical analysis to real-world economic problems. Learn to use tools needed to analyse problems and evaluate economic policies, competitive strategies and government interventions in markets.

This module builds on foundational macroeconomic principles to help you develop a deeper understanding of economic growth, business cycles and policy-making. It explores key macroeconomic topics, such as national income determination, inflation, unemployment and international trade, and the role of fiscal and monetary policy. Using theoretical models and real-world data, you will learn to analyse how governments and central banks influence macroeconomic stability and long-term economic performan

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved placement undertaken during your programme. A placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

This module provides you with an opportunity to reflect upon and gain experience for an approved international study/work placement undertaken during your programme. A work/study placement should usually be at least 26 weeks or equivalent; however, each placement will be considered on its own merits, having regard to the ability to achieve the learning outcomes.

Apply discipline-specific knowledge gained from previous studies to a structured project that tackles real-world business challenges. Through applied or business-focused research, you will develop a professional report that demonstrates analytical depth and practical insight. This module aims to enhance your critical thinking, strategic decision-making and professional communication skills and help you prepare for your career.

Explore challenges and developments in the banking and finance sector. This module examines how economic, technological and regulatory developments impact financial systems. You will evaluate key themes such as financial innovation, regulatory challenges, sustainable finance and behavioural finance. Through case studies and real-world applications, develop your ability to analyse the implications of fintech and policy reform and the skills needed to navigate the complexities of modern financial

This module explores financial tools, trading mechanisms and investment strategies in modern financial markets, examined through the lenses of both the efficient market hypothesis and behavioural finance. You will develop an advanced understanding of institutional investment objectives and strategies within securities markets. The module covers key concepts such as Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) and the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), and helps you build skills in portfolio construction, perf

Gain in-depth knowledge of modern econometrics and understand how these techniques can be applied to real data in economics, finance and banking contexts. You will have the opportunity to develop your programming skills through the continued use of an econometric package (such as STATA or R) to conduct economic and financial data analysis.