Bachelor of Science - Economics and Finance (Honours) (with placement year)

Program Description On the Economics and Finance BSc (Hons) at DMU you will develop your analytical and problem solving skills in the area of applied finance and economics and understand how economic policy is formulated in the context of contemporary economic events.

You will learn key economic and finance theory and understand how economic policy is formulated. The course begins by focusing on a basic mathematical and statistical theory for finance, complemented by the theoretical study of economics, practical computer applications and business skills for economists.

Reasons to study Economics and Finance at De Montfort University:

• Opportunity to specialise in areas of interest and career aspirations through optional modules in second and final year • ‘Bloomberg Trading Room’ with access to industry standard software: analyse real-time share price and company performance to gain a practical insight into markets and trading • Placements opportunities with local, national and global companies like Cummins, Vauxhall, Siemens, Ernest Young, the NHS and Pfizer • Graduates employed by leading brands in graduate roles such as Commercial Finance Analyst at Red Bull, Auditor at KPMG, Cost Technician at PepsiCo, Tax Processor at Grant Thornton and Financial Criminal Analyst at Barclays • Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal: trips have included Copenhagen, New York, Berlin, San Diego and Toronto