Business and Finance with foundation year

Foundation
The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree onwards will be from Coventry University campus.

Degree
Designed to equip you with a strong foundation in both business management and finance, this course blends theoretical knowledge and practical application. It should prepare you to thrive in tomorrow's dynamic global business environment.

Gain an understanding of business strategy, business organisation and management, financial regulation and governance, corporate and behavioural finance, and investment analysis. Learning skills in these areas could lead to career opportunities in investment management, wealth management, insurance, sales and marketing, consulting, Civil Service, the third sector, or even running your own business.

Apply business and financial theories and empirical methods to real-world scenarios by making appropriate use of data, abstraction and logical reasoning to analyse international business and financial events and issues.Develop an understanding of the key areas in finance, such as corporate finance, personal finance, financial services, and investment.Develop a range of transferable skills such as financial and digital literacy, communication skills, numeracy, problem-solving, time management, global competence, leadership, social responsibility, independent learning and teamwork.

Why you should study this course

Foundation year
Supports you to gain the academic skills required for degree-level study.Provides a grounding in key areas of finance and economics.

Degree
* Develop business and financial acumen sought after by employers to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability.


* Gain hands-on experience of market-leading financial databases such as Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace, Fitch Connect and Bureau van Dijk.


* You will have the opportunity for professional certification in key financial database skills (Bloomberg, LSEG Workspace).2We endeavour to organise guest lectures with experts from banking and financial organisations.


* Access free maths and statistics support and advice through drop-in sessions with knowledgeable staff.


* The Students’ Union run student-led societies such as the Investment Society, the Economics Society and the Coventry Business Club Society.


* Network with like-minded professionals and visit key financial institutions, included Bloomberg, Cooper Parry Wealth and Fidelity International.2


See our website for further details.

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.