Bachelor of Science (BSc) (Hons) Financial Management

Start Date: Jan/ May/ Sep

Credit: BSc Hons – 210 ECTS credits

                      BSc – 180 ECTS credits

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Duration*: Full-time - 42 months

                   Part-time – 72 months

*The maximum duration for completing the programme is 72 months from registration.

Campus: 100% Online

Language: English

Accreditation: MFHEA

Level: MQF/EQF - 6

Awarded By: LSBF Malta

• Deliver undergraduate level knowledge and understanding of financial accounting & management and related studies. This awareness will encompass the technological, social, institutional and economic dimensions of the environment in which accounting and finance is placed.
• Provide a theoretical framework for considering financial management problems and issues and applying these concepts in practice.

• Develop the technical and skills competences in relevant disciplines to provide a sound basis for further study, training, and employment. This includes learning how managers should organise their financial transactions effectively and with integrity.
• Prepare students for graduate employment, research, further study and lifelong learning by developing their intellectual, analytical and key (transferable) skills.

• Assess macroeconomic factors and their influence on financial markets, individuals and businesses.
• Evaluate corporate finance principles to inform strategic decision-making in areas such as capital structure, financing, and overall financial management.
• Analyse the impact of international finance on global business strategies, operations, and decision-making processes.
• Apply quantitative methods to inform decision-making and improve outcomes across various business functions and strategic areas.
• Examine the role of corporate governance and financial accounting management in business management with an ethical focus.
• Assess macroeconomic policies and international trade dynamics to inform corporate finance strategies, with a focus on sustainability.
• Develop an integrated understanding of financial management subjects and supply chain management strategies to optimise resource allocation, enhance operational efficiency, and support organisational decision-making.
• Apply research methods to support evidence-based decision-making in finance, investment, and broader business strategies.
• Develop strategies for managing business projects that integrate principles of global business practices, governance, ethics, and corporate reporting to achieve financial management and operational objectives.

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Stage I

• Quantitative Methods
• Introduction to Marketing
• Introduction to Finance
• Microeconomics
• Macroeconomic Environment
• Business Law

Stage II

• Statistics
• Financial Accounting
• Corporate Finance
• Policy Issues in the Global Economy
• Financial Markets
• Personal Finance

Stage III

• Research Methods
• International Financial Management
• Purchasing and Supply Chain Management
• Corporate Reporting (Project)
• Governance and Ethics (Project)
• Global Business Management (Project)

• Students will need to have the equivalent of GCE A/AS Level 240 UCAS points, as outlined by LSBF Malta on a country-by-country basis, plus English at B2 level (IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in all components). Students with level 3 International qualifications can be accepted directly into first year since we cannot calculate their UCAS points.
•  Students can be granted access directly on year 2 or year 3 of the programme if they hold qualifications equivalent to Level 4 and Level 5 respectively. These can be HNC (Higher National Certificate) and HND (Higher National Diploma) and similar. The qualifications will have to be in a related subject and the exemptions will be mapped and confirmed by the Admissions and Academic Board. Each case will be assessed individually.
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• The requirements for acceptance based on mature route are work experience of minimum 2 years. The student will need to provide 2 letters of reference and CV.
• If a student has strong qualifications but lacks an official English test, is not from a majority English-speaking country, or has not completed an approved English qualification, they may be evaluated by the Academic Board for an exemption from providing English proficiency proof based on their work experience in an English-speaking professional setting, or any other mean of obtaining a sufficient level of English language. This is to be done through an interview with the board, where the applicant is given an opportunity to demonstrate the level of English and explain his professional and personal journey.

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
• High school completed in English.
• Bachelors completed in English.
• 2 years of work experience in an English-speaking environment (upon approval by admissions board).