Financial Services Management (fast-track top-up)

BSc (Hons)

The financial services marketplace is a significant and growing sector of the UK and world economies that now demands high quality graduates with relevant and up-to-date qualifications and knowledge. This degree offers holders of the CII professional qualification, the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning or its equivalent, a fast-track entry onto the above BSc degree.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding

Course level

Undergraduate

Modes of study

Part time

Attendance

This represents a blended learning programme that incorporates a mixture of weekend workshops and distance/work-based learning delivered over two years.

Location

Park Campus

Entry requirements

Professional qualification to include the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning (DRFP) or equivalent.

Length of study

Two years part-time/blended learning

School

Northampton Business School

Course content

During this course, students will learn about the key aspects and developments in the delivery of financial services planning and management such as corporate risk management, tax planning and financial services marketing. The course will integrate work-based experiences and skills and students will be expected to relate theory and practice to the workplace.

Special course features

Flexible delivery over two years that can be extended to three
Incorporates work-based experiences
Proven student support systems
Gives credit for existing professional body qualifications

Typical modules

Financial Planning Practice
International Money and Finance
Sales and Marketing for Financial Services
Principles of Insurance
Corporate Governance
Professional Development in the Workplace
Strategic Management
Learning Through Work
Measuring Organisational Success

Assessment

A variety of teaching and learning strategies are used including workshops and tutorials. A number of innovative methods of learning and assessments are used, including computer modelling and video presentations. Units are assessed using a mixture of coursework, presentations and projects.

Career opportunities

By converting your CII professional qualification, the Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, to a degree, the programme is designed to enhance your career opportunities especially within your existing employer network. Holding a degree is often considered a requirement by employers for middle and senior management positions and so this degree may help remove barriers to promotion.

Course progressions

International Banking and Finance MSc

Accounting and Finance MSc

Corporate Governance and Leadership MSc

For undergraduate application information please see our how to apply page.

Current 'Home' and EU undergraduate students: Information on 2012/13 tuition fees

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.