Bachelor of Arts in Business and Finance
Awarding Body
Heriot-Watt University, UK
Heriot-Watt has been ranked the Top 16 UK University in Business and Management Studies in the Guardian University Guide 2012.
About the Qualification
The BA in Business and Finance degree offered by Heriot-Watt University provides the opportunity to study both business and finance to a high level. Graduates with this degree will be equipped to excel in a range of careers in industry, commerce and the financial sector. Possible career paths include; business management, marketing, personnel management, banking and financial and investment analysis.
Aims of the Qualification
The BA in Business and Finance degree aims to allow you to study both business and finance to a high level. The course is structured for you to study the core Stage 1 courses and later to specialise in business and finance subjects at higher levels. Those who graduate with a degree in Business and Finance will pursue a wide range of potential careers in industry; commerce; the financial sector, including banking, capital markets and financial services and with international agencies requiring a knowledge of business and financial affairs. Among the many possible occupations would be business management, marketing, personnel management, banking, commodity dealing and broking; and financial and investment analysis.
The course aims to enable learners to:
- Develop knowledge, understanding and subject skills in the areas of finance and those related to the principles and practice of modern business management for employment in a variety of careers in commerce, industry (particularly banking and finance), education and public administration.
- Attain professional qualifications by maximising opportunities for exemptions awarded by professional accountancy bodies.
- Develop subject interests.
- Gain a firm foundation, through the common structure in Stage 1, in key areas of accountancy and finance, economics and management to give flexibility of choice in selecting a course to suit their interests and career aspirations.
- Develop personal abilities and attitudes for employment in a variety of careers and prepare for lifelong learning and personal development.
Course Duration
Part-time: 36 months
Full-Time: 36 months
*Students with an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Uptrend College will be granted direct admission to the Final Year of the Heriot-Watt Management program. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience can also apply for admission, subject to approval. Relevant fees may apply.
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered on a part-time basis in 90 lessons of 3 hours each and also on a full-time basis, Mondays - Fridays, 3 hours daily.
The course is wholly delivered in Singapore. Students will have access to local tutors and resources provided by Uptrend College. Resources and materials provided for students will include lecture notes and references for reading in books, professional journals, articles and websites.
Average Teacher to Student Ratio
1:20
Module Sets Combinations and Exemptions
Stage 1
1. Accounting (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Accounting 1 & Introduction to Accounting 2)
2. Economics (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Economics 1 & Introduction to Economics 2)
3. Finance (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Finance & Introduction to Banking & Financial Services)
4. Management (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Management 1 & Introduction to Management 2)
Stage 2
5. Quantitative Methods (Exempted*)
(Quantitative Methods 1 & Quantitative Methods 2)
6. Intermediate Accounting (Exempted*)
(Financial Accounting & Management Accounting)
7. Marketing (Core)
(Introduction to Marketing 1 & Introduction to Marketing 2)
8. Human Resource Management (Core)
(Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management)
Stage 3
9. Finance Theory & Markets (Elective)
(Finance Theory & Markets 1 and Finance Theory & Markets 2)
10. Corporate Finance (Elective)
(Corporate Finance 1 & Corporate Finance 2)
11. Strategic Management (Elective)
(Strategic Management and International Strategic Management)
12.Operations Management (Elective)
(Operations Management 1 & Operations Management 2)
*Exemption will be granted for Advanced Diploma holders from Uptrend College. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience may also apply for exemption, subject to approval from Dean of the school.
Entry Criteria
- Advanced Diploma in Business Management or other relevant Diplomas/ Advanced Diplomas
Advanced Standing:
Students with an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Uptrend College are are eligible for exemptions from Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Heriot-Watt Business Degree Courses. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience are eligible for advanced standing. Applicants would need to complete the Application for Credit Transfer form. The Academic Board will assess the student's application and may grant the student with some exemptions from some of the modules. Supporting documents e.g. copies of transcript, letters from current or previous employer stating job details and curriculum vitae are to be submitted to our Administrator for processing. Result will be made known within 3 weeks. Relevant fees may also apply.
Assessment Mode
100% Examination Based
Examination Period
June / December
Examination Registration Period
- 1 Feb to 22 Feb for June Exams
- 1 Aug to 22 Aug for Dec Exams
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Minimum 75% attendance is required for each subject to qualify for a Certificate of Attendance if requested and be eligible to sit for exam
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Students matriculated after July 2009 require a minimum of Grade D in the designated mandatory modules as per the course structure of their degree (i.e. award requirements, as contained in the student handbook 2009/10). Students must have 60 credits from Stage 3 at Grade D, or above, AND must have a Grade D, or above in their mandatory modules
Advanced Standing
Students with an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Uptrend College are eligible for exemptions from Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Heriot-Watt Business Degree Courses. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience are eligible for advanced standing.
All above fees are subject to 7% GST charges.
*One-time payment only.
^Full Payment.
Fees may change periodically without prior notice.
Last Updated: 01 February 2012
