Studying finance involves the investigation of how company managers and investors make financial decisions, how they manage risk and how financial markets function. The course addresses issues such as: how do stock markets work? How can I make money by trading futures and options? What would be the implications for Britain of adopting the Euro? How can companies reduce foreign exchange risk? Do shareholders benefit from corporate takeovers? Does corporate governance matter? Why do financial crises occur? What types of securities should be included in an investment portfolio? Finance teaching at Stirling is highly rated, with 100 percent of students satisfied with their overall study experience (The National Student Survey, 2011). You will gain a thorough grounding in the theoretical and analytical skills needed for a career in corporate finance, investment management or financial services.

Where are our graduates now? Finance graduates are currently working in a wide range of countries around the world including: UK, Norway, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Mongolia, Ireland, Canada, Vietnam and China. Finance graduates are contributing to the financial performance of organisations such as: Investec Asset Management Bank of Ireland Lloyds Banking Group Virgin Atlantic Local authorities across the UK Inspired Business Investments Ltd Alliance & Leicester Clydesdale Bank plc Recent Finance graduates have progressed into careers as: Inland Revenue Officer, HMRC Customer Relationship Advisor, Santander Commercial Strategy Analyst, Virgin Atlantic Graduates of Stirling’s Finance degree from five to ten years ago are now working as: Management Associate, Bank of Ireland Senior Analyst, Lloyds Banking Group Group Administration & HR, Inspired Business Investments Ltd Process Manager, Alliance & Leicester Some of our more established graduates are currently employed as: Security Analyst, Tsubasa Securities (Japan) Senior Partner, Clydesdale Bank plc Group Financial Controller, Melrose Resources Plc Finance Director, Marsh & McLennan Associate Director, MBAP (Canada) Project Manager, Glasgow’s Helping Heroes