Gain the specialised skills and cutting-edge knowledge today’s employers are looking for. On this BSc, you’ll gain in-depth applied finance skills to thrive in a digitally advanced workplace.You will:develop an understanding of modern, tech-integrated financial markets - covering risk management, digital banking, FinTech, blockchains, and crypto assetsgain a solid grounding in accounting and finance principles and the investment theoriesexplore specific aspects of accounting and econometricsbuild programming skills essential for digital banking and finance roleslearn to make informed business decisions through hands-on, real-world problem-solving exercisesexplore data-driven and analytical aspects of financial markets, including crypto economies and banking operations.You can also use our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab to take part in real-time financial and trading simulation.Supervised by academic and industry experts, you can tailor your degree to meet your career goals. Choose options ranging from data analytics to climate finance and environmental and ethical funds.Our Academic Success Advisers can help you with academic study skills. You can also choose to spend time in the workplace or studying abroad.AccreditationYou’ll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership with that body. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) for the purpose of exemption from some professional examinations through the Accredited degree accelerated route. CareersAt the University of Sussex Business School you benefit from extensive career support and business connections including mentoring by employers, networking and guest lectures. On this degree, you develop fundamental knowledge in applied finance, as well as the digital skills required by the banking and finance sector.As a graduate, you’ll be equipped with the perfect combination of skills and knowledge employers are looking for – including ethical awareness, independent thinking, leadership, self-confidence and teamwork. You’ll be well prepared to work in:corporate or public-sector financeinvestment or retail bankingfinancial servicesrisk analysis or portfolio managementfinancial advising or consultancyFinTech, P2P and Blockchain finance.The University campus is just one hour from London, so you can take advantage of our strong links with the financial hub in the City of London. There are many student societies you can join, including the Sussex Investment and Trading Society, where you can try your hand at investing in the markets. You can practise making informed business decisions, just as you might in your future workplace.