Business Management and Finance (with Placement Year) with Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

St Mary's University, Twickenham

**Excel in a finance-based management career with our London-based Business Management and Finance degree**Build an organisation for success with St Mary’s hands-on Business Management and Finance degree. You will focus on critical skills and the latest developments, covering topics like:- finance- marketing- strategy- human resources.You can also specialise in:- business law- management consultancy- digital business.Our Business Management and Finance BSc is designed by designed by industry professionals, including accountants and directors. As a result, you’ll meet employer needs, such as:- the ability to apply ideas to practical situations- confidence with the latest technological and digital developments- the ability to maintain the best professional management and ethical standards.**Study in the world’s financial capital**Our campus is located in the green and picturesque London borough of Richmond-upon-Thames, so you’ll have opportunities to explore the global financial capital and a hub for enterprise.We’re also near large and small businesses looking for financial expertise.**Gain extra qualifications as you study**During your business management and finance course, you can complete specific modules to achieve extra qualifications (subject to validation) from:- Chartered Management Institute (CMI)- Chartered Institute of Management Accounting (CIMA)- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accounting (CIPFA).**Hear from our students**Lauren, Business student - "The staff here are really helpful and are always on hand when help is needed, both in lectures and tutorials."**About the Placement Year**A placement year enables students to undertake a year of experience in an organisation between their second and final year. It is a substantial piece of paid experience where you can make a real contribution to your employer and it can really make you stand out from the crowd!**About the foundation year**The foundation year will focus specifically on communication (oral and written), critical thinking, research, independent study, digital and employability skills.This course will enable you to:- apply the knowledge and skills you gain from your course in a work setting- build your commercial awareness and insights into organisations and industries you might want to work in- develop your professional skills through company training, networking skills and confidence in the workplace- get some great experience for future job applications or even land a graduate job.**Support from St Mary’s every step of the way**Securing a placement can really help you develop your job search skills and the Employability Service placement and Careers Teams can support you to find and apply for available opportunities.**Please note:** in the event that you cannot secure a placement you will be able to transfer onto the three year version of your degree programme.**Why St Mary’s?**You will gain skills and support to make a positive impact – for yourself and for others – through high-quality teaching, real-world experience, and a community that lifts each other up. Our campus is a London oasis – blending city energy with open green spaces to think, connect, and grow.

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