Business Management (Financial Management) - BA Hons Degree - Topup*

Only applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Business Management (Financial Management), validated by Lancaster University, with Blackpool and The Fylde College are eligible to apply to this course.

Course Detail

This programme looks at expanding your existing managerial knowledge to encompass the needs of the international business community as well as developing an in-depth insight into the impact financial strategies have on the broader business environment.

A dissertation module will allow you to pursue your own area of interest and will encourage you to refine your research techniques and critical thinking skills as well as honing your ability to express often complex arguments in accessible and well-ordered language.

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

There is huge demand for well-qualified management graduates and a specialism in financial management would make you eligible to gravitate into high profile roles such as financial manager, accounts supervisor, internal auditor, compliance manager, retail banker and insurance account manager, all of which offer well-paid positions with excellent opportunities for progression.

Our graduates find rewarding employment all over the world as well as locally, with leading companies such as BAE, Tesco, NHS, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Transport and the Federation of Small Business. Some graduates also go on to set up their own businesses.

Some graduates decide to progress to teacher training, whilst others pursue professional qualifications in areas such as accountancy and postgraduate study on Masters programmes.