Why choose Financial Services (Top-up) BSc at Middlesex?

The financial services industry is one of the UK’s biggest. Learn how to succeed in an international finance career with our course

 

This advanced course offers you the essential knowledge and skills required to excel in the financial services industry, one of the largest and most influential sectors in the global economy.

 

Your studies will cover the evolving needs of the global financial services market, including banks, investment management, insurance companies, building societies, and a wide range of other institutions.

 

The course builds on your existing knowledge to ensure that you not only meet but also surpass the rapidly escalating demands of employers and the global economy.

 

Our London campus provides ample opportunities for you to gain access to a premier global financial centre, home to some of the world's largest financial institutions and start-ups. This enables you to cultivate valuable professional experience even before graduating.

 

What you will gain

With 145 years of experience in delivering professional, creative, and technical education, we have consistently prepared our students for successful global careers. On this particular course, we ensure that you receive the best possible preparation for your future in the financial services industry.

• You will be equipped with both technical and theoretical knowledge, encompassing the latest developments and contemporary issues within the financial services industry

• You will have exclusive access to our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Lab, where you will be trained to use industry-leading tools such as the Bloomberg Terminal Platform, DataStream & Eikon financial databases, and Sage - one of the world's most popular accounting software

• You will have the opportunity to earn certificates in Bloomberg and Sage accounting, enhancing your professional credentials and signalling your proficiency in these industry-standard tools

• You will have the opportunity to acquire skills in financial data analysis and modelling software, including Excel, Minitab, SPSS, and STATA. These tools will equip you with transferable skills for a career in finance

• You will develop and enhance the critical skills demanded by financial services professionals, including analytical prowess, numerical aptitude, and proficiency in information technology. These competencies will equip you for success in the fast-paced and dynamic field of financial services

• You will acquire proficiency in business writing and effective communication techniques, enabling you to excel in professional communication within the business realm.

 

All this opens a lot of different career doors. Previous graduates have gone on to work as financial advisors, financial analysts, insurance brokers, and many others.