Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Studies and FinanceAwarded by: Bangor University, UK
Programme Objectives
Financial markets are becoming increasingly complex and sophisticated, with managers, traders and analysts continually evolving new methods of packaging and selling assets and securities offering new combinations of risk and return.
Business Studies and Finance focuses on combining a specialised stream of modules in finance with a more general business studies programme which covers a broad range of business and management disciplines.
Assessment Methods
Students are required to complete a coursework or assignment or class test as stipulated in the respective module descriptor for each module.
Accreditation
This programme is accredited by ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales)
Exemptions
Students who have completed the BSc (Hons) in Business Studies and Finance will get ICAEW exemptions.
Why Bangor University
Founded in 1884, dedicated to academic excellence for more than 130 years, Bangor University is one of the oldest and most prestigious degree awarding institutions in the UK.
- Awarded GOLD rating for Teaching Excellence - TEF 2017
- Top 20 UK University for Teaching Quality - The Times and Sunday Times League Table 2019
- Ranked 147th in the world for International Outlook - THE World University Ranking 2019
- Top 50 UK University - QS World University Ranking 2019
- 93% of Bangor graduates progressed to employment or further study within 6 months of graduation - DLHE Survey 2016/17
Bangor Business School at Bangor University is a leading teaching and research focused business school offering a full range of disciplines from undergraduate to doctoral level. We have been described as 'The School that means Business' and as a 'Centre of Specialised Excellence'.
Students worldwide are attracted to Bangor Business School by our reputation for high quality and expertise, particularly in the area of Banking and Financial Services, in which Bangor is a leading European centre and home to one of the largest PhD schools of any business school in the UK. Staff research papers and articles are published regularly in leading journals and their books published to a worldwide audience. In recent years, staff have conducted high level consultancy work including major policy studies for many leading organisations like the European Commission, The World Bank and the UK Treasury.
All this has contributed to the School being ranked as one of the top 50 in the world for research in the field of banking (RePEc 2019).
The RePEc survey considers research and publications by banks, economists and other monetary organisations, as well as universities such as Bangor. In this latest ranking table, the biliographical data, citations and popularity data of 1,410 institutions were analysed.
Hear from our Students / Graduates
Murga Victoriia
BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Finance, Bangor University, UK
"The knowledge we were given, I find very useful and practical because the course covered so many areas of business that it was very easy to find applicability to it in real life."
Fan Yi
BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Finance, Bangor University, UK
Extracted from The Straits Times, 24 Feb 2018
“The professors at MDIS share their working experience and wisdom in their respective disciplines with the students."
"I met people from all over the world, something I had been looking for in my university education. I want to experience new things and broaden my mindset before I enter the workforce.”
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Tejas Kapoor
BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Finance, Bangor University, UK
International Student from Delhi, India
Extracted from Tabla!, August 2017
" I knew I wanted to pursue my studies in Singapore, for it's known to have a well-established and diversified business and financial sector. After the lengthy meet (at the Education fair in Mumbai), MDIS became my first choice institute."
"I like the business diploma by MDIS and felt that business was the right course for me to pursue because it's a wide field and I can venture into anything in future."
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August > 18 Aug 2017 > His first choice institute>
Jeanette Wee Li Hui
BSc (Hons) Business Studies and Finance, Bangor University, UK
Extracted from Bright Minds publication, Nov 2015
“The programme is very comprehensive as it offers modules covering both general business studies and more specific courses pertaining to finance. The different modules help me understand how a business functions, how various business areas are linked, and how finance is a crucial component in any business. In addition, I am better able to apply what I've learnt to the real world, which is invaluable in my current job and enabling me to make more meaningful contributions."
"I've also picked up important soft skills, like how to portray a more professional image, communicate better, and be more confident in presentations. I have no doubt that these will accelerate my career development in the long run."
Course Duration
The duration of the full-time programme is 24 months while the part-time programme is 36 months.
The programme comprises of 31 modules.
Graduation
Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Business Studies and Finance from Bangor University, UK.
Progression
Upon successful completion of this programme, students will progress to the MBA Programme from Bangor University, UK.
Year 1
Introduction to Business and Management
Financial Mathematics
Business Analytics
Management and Financial Accounting
CORE Economics
Introduction to Marketing
Financial Markets and Institutions
Business Information Systems
Investment
Year 2
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Organisation and Management
Probability and Optimisation
Financial Accounting 1
Finance
Statistical Methods
Economics for Managers
Consumer Behaviour
Evolution of Management Thought
Personal Finance
Corporate Governance and Regulation
Year 3
Human Resource Management
Marketing Strategy and Management
Entrepreneurship; Capital and the Firm
International Business
Advanced Corporate Finance
Business Planning
Econometrics
Strategic Management
Advanced Investment Theory and Practice
Behavioural Finance
Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching models:
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | ||
Duration | Commencement | Completion |
Year 1 (24 Months) | April 2021 | March 2023 |
November 2021 | October 2024 |
Fees & Structure
Full-time | ||
Duration & Structure |
Tuition Fees |
Non-tuition Fees |
Year 1 (24 Months) |
S$34,775.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,900.00 |
Year 2 (16 Months) |
S$25,680.00 |
Application fee: S$160.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be of age 17 & above and posses ONE of the following entry requirements:
For Year 1 entry
GCE 'A' Level with 2 'A' and 2 'AO' passes
OR
Non-business related diplomas from local polytechnics
OR
Other PEI's qualifications with entry requirement of 10 years of formal foreign education
OR
International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art
For Year 2 entry
MDIS Diploma in Management Studies
OR
Business-related diplomas from local polytechnics
OR
Other PEI's business qualification (equ to 1st year of External Degree Programme) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal foreign education
OR
Higher National Diploma or at least one year of study at a degree level in other field
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
OR
TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 18)
OR
Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
OR
Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pass MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Equivalent
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
Bank of China | 1800 669 5566 | http://www.bankofchina.com/sg |
Duration & Intakes
Full-time | |||
Duration | Commencement | Completion | |
Year 1 (24 Months) | April 2021 | February 2023 | |
November 2021 | October 2023 |
Fees & Structure
Full-time | ||
Duration & Structure | Tuition Fees | Non-tuition Fees |
Year 1 (24 Months) | S$35,310.00 | S$3,000.00 - S$5,000.00 |
Year 2 (16 Months) | S$25,894.00 |
Application Fee: S$481.50
Note:
# All application fees are non-refundable.
# All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
# Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
# Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
# International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
# Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
# Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must be age 17 and above and possess ONE of the following requirements:
Year 1 Entry:
GCE 'A' Level with 2 "A" and 2 "AO" passes
OR
Non-business related diplomas from local polytechnics
OR
Other PEI's qualifications with entry requirement of 10 years of formal foreign education
OR
International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art
Year 2 Entry:
MDIS Diploma in Management Studies
OR
Business-related diplomas from local polytechnics
OR
Other PEI's business qualification (equ to 1st year of External Degree Programme) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal foreign education
OR
Higher National Diploma or at least one year of study at a degree level in other field
English Language Requirements
IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
OR
TOEFL internet based test (IBT) 75 (Listening 17, Reading 18, Speaking 20, Writing 18)
OR
Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
OR
Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
OR
Pass MDIS English Placement Test
OR
Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English
OR
Equivalent
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
Quick Information
Duration of Course
Full-time: 24 Months
Award
DEGREE
Commencement Dates
Full-Time Programme
Apr 2021
Nov 2021
Contact Details
Local students:
+65 6247 9111
International students:
Main Hotline: +65 6796 7660
- China: +65 9066 8857 / +65 8305 5107
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