BA (Hons) Business Management and Finance Bachelor's degree at Keele University

Foundational professional development module designed to help you identify and take advantage of your unique strengths. Using approved psychometric tools, you will learn about your strengths to uncover your inherent talents which will help you to shape your professional identity.

Begin your study of Business Management with an introduction to the core functions of a contemporary organisation. Learn about essential knowledge about the core functions of the organisation: Strategy, Marketing, Accounting, Human Resources, and the Logistics and Supply Chain.

In an era where data drives decisions across all sectors, this module equips you with the essential skills to understand, work with, and transform data to achieve actionable insights. You'll learn to use tools like Microsoft Excel and Tableau to understand the power of visualisation.

Fundamental concepts and key techniques of accounting. This will include an introduction to Management Accounting and the preparation of key costing methods and workings. An introduction to Financial Accounting will start with double entry book keeping, the preparation of a trial balance and progress to basic financial statements.

The module focuses on enhancing practical skills for effective teamwork. It covers key concepts such as team dynamics, communication strategies, conflict resolution, and leadership roles. Students engage in hands-on activities, group projects, and case studies to apply theoretical knowledge.

Using your commercial awareness and enterprise skills, you will tackle an actual organisational challenge, collaborating with a team gain first-hand experience of working with an organisation.

In the second year, you will focus on the practical applications of operations and project management within organisations. This includes a thorough examination of operational strategies, quality management approaches, and the application of project management techniques.

This module delves into the essential underpinnings of financial systems. Through concrete examples, students explore the intricate workings of markets and institutions. The module encompasses financial asset valuation, dissecting the factors influencing it. From equities and bonds to derivatives, a diverse array of financial instruments is covered.

This module immerses students in the practical world of finance, leveraging the powerful Bloomberg terminal for data collection. It delves into the time series characteristics of financial instruments, including bonds and equities. Moreover, the course introduces modern econometric techniques, emphasising empirical approaches.

In a competitive job market, practical skills and understanding workplace dynamics are crucial. This module allows you to gain hands-on experience, enhancing your employability, and the opportunity to gain valuable professional insights via a 75-hour placement.

The business world is full of ethical dilemmas. This module is a practical, discussion-based course where you will select and explore current ethical issues in business. With your peers, you will engage in debates, presentations, and discussions, applying ethical theories to real-world scenarios.

As a final-year student, you will compile and present your academic and project achievements in a professional portfolio that highlights your unique strengths. You will engage in recruitment and selection simulations, exploring both traditional CV and innovative no-CV approaches.

The final year strategic management course focuses on integrating diverse knowledge areas to understand and manage complexity. You will look at the way organisations position themselves in their competitive environment, align internal resources with external environmental demands, and use strategic frameworks and tools.

In your final year of study, you will undertake a significant project that reflects the subject area of your degree. You can choose between undertaking a solo project, or working with a group to collaborate on a large project.

This module immerses students in the practical world of finance, leveraging the powerful Bloomberg terminal throughout their study. It delves into modern investment techniques, covering various versions of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) and the Arbitrage Pricing Theory (APT).