Study location	United Kingdom, Portsmouth
Type	Final year and top-up, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	N3N1

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) Only those who have previously studied at higher education level should apply. Applicants must have completed 1, 2 or 3 years (depending on academic profile) in Higher Education. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English For year 2 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 5.5 with no component score below 5.5. For year 3 entry applicants require English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. port.ac.uk/..business-communication-top-up

Overview

You’ll get an understanding of finance within a business context, develop valuable cross-cultural business communication abilities and improve your English language skills.

This course will prepare you for a career in many areas of business and finance, such as business development and consultancy, financial planning, investment banking, recruitment and marketing.

Career opportunities

When you finish the course, our Careers and Employability service can help you find a job or graduate training programme that puts your skills to work.

You could pursue a career in commerce or use your financial expertise to forge a career within the financial sector.

Routes our graduates have gone on to include:

commercial banking
corporate finance
financial planning
investment banking
money management

Other graduates have continued their studies at postgraduate level on courses such as MSc Forensic Accounting and MSc Finance or set up successful businesses with help and support from the University.