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International/EU: £14,415 per year (£1,200 for placement year)
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Course summary
- Develop specialist financial knowledge in areas such as global financial markets, risk management and corporate governance.
- Learn how to understand, interpret and critically evaluate financial information, as well as build skills in business management – vital for careers in management at senior levels and beyond.
- Have the opportunity to work or study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
The overall aim is to give you a sound training in business and to focus on the importance of finance and financial markets in helping to build successful, profitable and sustainable businesses.
Sheffield Business School accreditation
Sheffield Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), placing us in the top 5% of business schools globally.
Student View
Watch student George Murphy talk about what it’s like to study on this course.
How you learn
All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive.
The course takes a highly practical approach to learning and teaching. For this reason learning takes place in a wide variety of settings.
You learn through
- engaging with real-world business problems
- presenting to business entrepreneurs and owners
- one-on-one coaching with tutors
- collaborative team working on live projects
There are opportunities to study abroad at one of our partner universities with the possibility of funding through the Erasmus+ programme (until 2023) or the Turing Scheme.
Course leaders and tutors
Michael Charlton
Senior LecturerMichael is a member of the Business Operations and Systems (BOS) subject group and teaches across a range of modules in this area, specialising in operations managem … Read more
Applied learning
Work placements
You will have the opportunity to arrange a year-long work placement in between your second and third years. This gives you a real-world experience to prepare you for your future career.
Live projects
You meet business entrepreneurs with real-world business problems and under the guidance of tutors are expected to study and propose workable solutions to the client organisations.
Future careers
This course prepares you for a career in
- audit and assurance roles
- financial graduate schemes
- customer insight and operations
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for
- Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC)
- Boots Alliance Financial
- Enterprise plc
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
Learn moreEquipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- various technologies in order to bring something of the real-world into the classroom
- a virtual learning environment
- various software applications
- Bloomberg trading suite
- the Business School's subscription service
- other digital resources
Entry requirements
All students
UCAS points
- 112
This must include at least 64 points from 2 A Levels or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:
- BBC at A Level
- DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
- A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies
GCSE
- English language or literature at grade C or 4
- Maths at grade D or 3
You can find information on making sense of UCAS tariff points here and use the UCAS tariff calculator to work out your points.
• Access - an Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate.
If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.
If you do not have any of the qualifications above but have relevant experience you are welcome to discuss potential opportunities with the admissions tutor.
Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Additional information for EU/International students
If you are an International or non-UK European student, you can find out more about the country specific qualifications we accept on our international qualifications page. You can also watch a video guide on how to apply.
For details of English language entry requirements (IELTS), please see the information for 'All students'.
Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.
Year 1
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Customers And Markets | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Developing Professional And Academic Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Financial Analysis For Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Introduction To Financial Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: People And Organisations In Context | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Global Business Environment | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Principles Of Business Management In The Sports Industry | Credits: 20 |
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Year 2
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Applied Financial Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Applied Professional Skills | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: International Financial Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Performance Measurement And Operations | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Risk Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Business Law | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Fraud Analytics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Practical |
| Module: Leading Innovative Organisations | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Planning Your Own Business | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Service And Retail Marketing | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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Year 3
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Module: Placement Year | Credits: - |
Final year
| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Consultancy Project | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Corporate Governance Regulations And Ethics | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework |
| Module: Global Financial Markets | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Mergers And Acquisitions | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
Coursework Exam |
| Module: Strategy Projects And People | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module | Credits | Assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Module: Customer Psychology | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Financial Performance Management | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Foreign Language | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Managing The Digital Enterprise | Credits: 20 |
Assessment:
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| Module: Sustainable And Responsible Business In The C21 - Contemporary Challenges | Credits: 20 |
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Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fee for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/23 is £9,250 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
† If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
International students
Our tuition fee for International/EU students starting full-time study in 2022/23 is £14,415 per year. During your placement year you will pay a reduced fee of £1,200.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
This link allows you to view estimated costs associated with the main activities on specific courses. These are estimates and, as such, are only an indication of additional course costs. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
Additional costs for Business, management and enterprise courses (PDF, 273.5KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
