对商业和金融的了解是那些打算从事商业，工业或公共管理职业的人的基本前提。在国际市场上运营需要了解国际会计准则，税收，并购，公司融资以及汇率和利率。不足为奇的是，对这些专业的毕业生的需求不断增加。专业机构将为获得批准的毕业生提供大量的考试豁免，并减少资格预审的时间。
An understanding of business and finance is an essential prerequisite for those who intend to pursue a career in commerce, industry or public administration. Operating in international markets requires an understanding of international accounting standards, taxation, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, and exchange and interest r[ates. It is not surprising that there is a continuing demand for graduates who have specialised in these subjects. Professional bodies will offer substantial examination exemptions and reduced periods of pre-qualifying service to approved graduates. The Heriot-Watt programme in Business and Finance is a joint degree programme with equal emphasis on the subject areas of management and finance. The aim of the programme is to encourage the development of cognitive skills so that as students progress they develop knowledge and understanding, learn to apply that knowledge and understanding, and become versed in the deeper approach to learning as evidenced by powers of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.