Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Business and Finance (Coventry University)

Local Qualifications

Entry via Year 1

• Three GCE A-Level subjects which must include a business-related subject such as Business, Economics, Mathematics or similar; or equivalent.

Entry via Year 2

• Polytechnic Diploma in Accounting, Banking, Business, Finance or similar; or
• Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Banking, Business, Finance pathway programmes or equivalent, awarded by a recognised private education institution.

Note: Successful completion of the following PSB Academy’s Diploma programmes may be eligible for direct entry into Year 2.

• Diploma in Business Administration
• Diploma in Business Administration (Accounting and Finance)
• Diploma in Business Administration (Banking and Finance)
• Diploma in Business Studies (E-Learning)
• Diploma in FinTech

Entry via Year 3

• Applicants may be eligible for direct entry into Year 3 with a Polytechnic Diploma in a closely related discipline. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with Coventry University link tutors.

Applicants with any other non-standard qualifications may apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by PSB Academy and Coventry University.

Minimum Age Requirement

• 16 years old

English Language Requirements (Language Proficiency)

Entry via Year 1 and 2

• English Language at GCE O-Level at grade C or above; or
• Successfully complete PSB Academy’s Certificate in English Proficiency Level 5; or
• IELTS score of 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 (or equivalent).

Entry via Year 3

• IELTS score of 6.5 overall or equivalent

International Qualifications

• See course webpage for more information

Graduates may choose to pursue a future (but not limited to) in these departments/industries:

• Accountancy & Financial Management
• Banking & Financial Services
• Business Development & Consultancy
• Business Operations
• Entrepreneurship
• Financial Analysis (Equities, Credit, and Risks)
• Management

Academic Year 1

• Fundamentals of Personal Finance
• Statistical Analysis for Accountancy and Finance
• Marketing Essentials
• Academic Writing: Developing Critical Thinking Skills
• Introduction to Business Economics
• Fundamentals of Business Organisation
• Academic and Professional Training

Academic Year 2

• Marketing Planning
• Principles of Finance
• Introduction to Financial Services
• Business Management
• Professional and Academic Competencies
• Business Accounting

Academic Year 3

• Services and Retail Marketing
• Investment Analysis
• International Finance
• Corporate Financial Management
• Corporate Strategic Management
• Advanced Study for Accounting and Finance

Modules Per Trimester

• 3-4

Mode of Assessments

• Assessment of this programme may include assignments, projects, and final examinations.