Doctor of Philosophy [Ph.D] [Social Policy] From University of Essex

The Finance (Including Foundation Year) course offered by the University of Essex examines international financial markets, as well as how finance shapes leadership, strategy and planning within organisations.

Topics may include:

• the pricing of securities in financial markets
• risk management
• corporate finance and financial decision making
• business economics
• quantitative methods
• financial modelling

portfolio analysis

Your future

We develop your employability skills throughout your course. In your first year, a specialist module develops your professional skills in analysis, critical thinking, presentation and communication. In your second year, our Successful Futures module introduces the graduate recruitment process, including practical advice to excel at interviews and assessment centres.

Our students develop rewarding careers at some of the most recognised brands in the world:

• PWC
• IBM
• Deloitte
• EY
• AVIVA
• Bank of England
• Hiscox
• John Lewis Partnership