At ARU, we’re helping to develop the next generation of business practitioners and thinkers.

We know that your future career is important and you want to build your CV. So we’ll encourage you to grab every opportunity for real-world experience – this could mean a placement year in the industry as part of your course or taking the chance to study abroad.

Our Finance with Economics degree course in Cambridge will set you up with all the theoretical and practical knowledge you’ll need in your career.

As a graduate, you could go on to become an economist or opt for a wider range of careers in the world of finance and business – it’s up to you where your studies take you.

TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT

Year 1

In the first year of your Finance with Economics degree, you will begin to develop your persuasion and negotiation skills whilst we introduce you to the concepts of financial analysis and management. We will also provide you with an introduction to a broad range of civil legal issues where you will get both an insight and an appreciation for the ways in which the law impacts on the business world.

There will also be the chance for you to explore a range of organisational issues that you may encounter in your career. You’ll get the chance to take managerial, critical and feminist perspectives to business issues. Not only that, you’ll understand how people and organisations function in individual, group and organisational levels, exploring topics such as motivation, leadership and teamwork.

Alongside these areas, we will also explore the philosophies which underlie marketing. As part of this exploration, there will be a strong emphasis on integrating digital and traditional concepts as well as understanding the real-life application of these concepts.

All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need to complete the course. You can expect an interesting mix of coursework, essays, exams and activity-based assignments. Your coursework could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations as well as group or individual reports. You’ll also be able to access support materials through our learning management system, Canvas.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Year 2

As part of the second year of your Finance with Economics degree, you’ll learn all about financial management. You’ll learn how to problem solve and apply analytical skills to complex and current issues in the world of corporate finance.

Not only this, you’ll also be given the chance to develop your project management skills. From stakeholder and risk management to resource optimisation and monitoring techniques, you will be equipped with all the knowledge you will need to run successful projects.

You’ll learn all about the factors that may affect a firm or even a countries economic performance and be able to understand how economists define and measure these factors. As you come to discuss the theoretical explanations offered by economists and social scientists, you’ll develop your understanding of the theory and its importance to the world of business and decision making.

We will also begin to explore the world of econometrics, where you’ll get a sound understanding of how to harness data and understand statistical relationships among many different variables and their importance in business.

All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need to complete the course. You can expect an interesting mix of coursework, essays, exams and activity-based assignments. Your coursework could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations as well as group or individual reports. You’ll also be able to access support materials through our learning management system, Canvas.

Modules are subject to change and availability.

Year 3

Year 3 will see you taking an even deeper dive into understanding both applied and financial economics. You’ll gain a heightened awareness of the socio-economic and financial market issues you may encounter and engage in informed discussions with specialists on these topics.

Alongside this more thorough understanding of economics, you’ll continue to build upon your corporate finance knowledge. You’ll be introduced to the wider corporate financial operations, including financial leverage, portfolio and evaluation models, mergers and acquisitions and more.

During your final year, you’ll bring together everything you have learned so far to address a current issue in business as part of an interdisciplinary team. This major project will test your understanding of the world of finance and provide you with the opportunity to present your findings to your peers.

All assessment is designed to allow you to demonstrate what you’ve learned, and to make sure you’re developing the knowledge and skills you need to complete the course. You can expect an interesting mix of coursework, essays, exams and activity-based assignments. Your coursework could include problem-solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations as well as group or individual reports. You’ll also be able to access support materials through our learning management system, Canvas.

Modules are subject to change and availability.