Finance

About this course

Finance is the study of how money moves through economies, organisations, and markets, and how decisions about allocating capital shape outcomes for businesses, investors, and societies. At its core, it asks fundamental questions: how do firms raise funds and invest them wisely, how are assets priced, and how can risk be understood and managed? These questions matter because misaligned financial decisions, as history repeatedly shows, have consequences far beyond the boardroom. At Dundee, this four-year programme examines how large corporations generate income and build wealth over time, with a particular focus on how UK and overseas capital markets function within the global economy. You will develop a rigorous understanding of corporate finance, investment theory, financial instruments, and the regulatory environment in which financial institutions operate. The curriculum builds quant

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 70% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
• 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 35% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 15% of graduatescards →

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