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MANAGEMENT SCHOOL UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 2020 ENTRY TO PROGRESS AND LEAD
WE EDUCATE LEADERS TRADING ROOM
Students have access to Bloomberg
DEDICATED TO STUDENT WILLIAM J CLINTON
EMPLOYABILITY
AND NETWORKING
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE software, a market leader in financial
news, data and analytics, which is used
by many financial institutions. The
OPPORTUNITIES The William J Clinton Leadership
Institute at Riddel Hall brings world-class
facilities, leading academics and industry
IN THE WORLD
Our students benefit from a
Trading Room is an interactive learning experts together to deliver a high-end
dedicated Placement Office
environment which brings textbook theory portfolio of executive education and
which has established strong links
to life. Students use and have access to leadership programmes. As specialists
with business partners providing
software such as Stata, Excel, Matlab, in executive education, we deal with
internships and consulting projects.
Queen’s Management School is one of the top business schools in the UK and databases such as Thomson One
• Helping start-up companies such as the highest level of business people
Banker, DataStream and Bloomberg.
and Ireland and prides itself on a range of world-class undergraduate degree Cardinal Analytics and Pretty in Petite and their associated organisations.
programmes in Accounting, Economics, Finance and Management. • Students benefit from masterclasses
with industry experts
STUDENT-MANAGED • Employers inform our curriculum DIVERSITY
FUND (SMF) through employer liaison groups
WHY CHOOSE QUEEN’S Students are invited to join the Student
• Employer visibility through
studentships and prizes
We have a diverse student body from
around the world including, UK, Northern
MANAGEMENT SCHOOL? Managed Fund where they will have a Ireland, China, Kazakhstan, Malaysia,
unique opportunity to manage a real Students are invited to many joint India, Mauritius, Ecuador, Brazil, Canada,
We are among the best in the world. Vietnam, US, Nepal, Guyana, Pakistan,
money investment portfolio of £30,000. events with the Leadership Institute and
Queen’s Management School is one prestigious speakers including Sam Woods, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, India, Norway,
Accounting and Finance is ranked 8th in the Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Denmark,
of only a handful of universities in the Director of Financial Stability at the Bank
UK (Complete University Guide 2019). France, Germany, Italy and Romania.
UK and Ireland to offer this experience of England, Denis O’Brien, the leading Irish
which is a game changer when it Telecoms Entrepreneur, Manus Cranny,
In the recent Research Excellence Framework (REF2014/
comes to graduate employability. European Markets Editor and News
Times Higher Education), we are joint 8th in the UK for
Anchor for Bloomberg TV, and former
Research Intensity, with over 75% of our research deemed
South African President FW de Klerk.
to be world-leading or internationally excellent.
Our students think so too – we were ranked 1st amongst
business schools in the Russell Group for overall
satisfaction (National Student Survey 2016). OUR DEGREE PROGRAMMES
go.qub.ac.uk/courses
PURPOSE-BUILT FOR MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Queen’s Management School is located at Riddel Hall,
situated within the Stranmillis Conservation Area adjacent Actuarial Science and Risk Management
to the main University campus. The site now encompasses a
contemporary hi-tech Management School and Postgraduate
Business Economics
and Executive Education Centre with conference facilities. Business Management
Riddel Hall provides the School with academic and support
offices; postgraduate research rooms for students and Economics
research fellows; a range of fully equipped teaching facilities
with varying capacities from small syndicate rooms to a 120- Economics and Accounting
seat tiered lecture theatre; two computer suites; the Trading Economics with Finance
Room; the Placement Office; resource accommodation;
flexible space for large group teaching and conference use; and Finance
communal support facilities including catering accommodation
to encourage social and intellectual interaction. International Business with a Language
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ACCOUNTING Internationally Renowned Experts
Many of our staff are leading international
experts in their fields of research and a
Typical career destinations of graduates
include:
• Financial accountant
Accounting is concerned with the provision of decision-useful economic BSc Honours significant number are qualified accountants • Management accountant
with many years of professional experience. • Analyst
information for both internal and external organisational stakeholders, Accounting 3 yrs (N400)
• Auditor
Student Experience
through financial statements and budgeting. This degree is designed Accounting with French 4 yrs (N4R1)
• Advisor
for students who intend to enter the accounting profession and as such Accounting with Spanish 4 yrs (N4R4) The majority of the Accounting modules have • Forensic accountant
BSc Joint Honours prizes which are sponsored by employers • Researcher
contains considerable practical content, as well as essential theory and or professional bodies. Students can join
Economics and Accounting • Financial controller
critical thinking skills, in the various specialisations of Financial Accounting, the Student Managed Fund, a student-run • Partner
Management Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Finance. Students will See also Economics and Finance
organisation which aims to educate its members • Banker 8TH IN THE UK FOR
also have the opportunity to develop their interpersonal skills including on trading and investing through guest speakers, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
Graduate employers include: PwC; EY;
competitions and educational seminars. (Complete University Guide 2019)
communication, leadership and teamworking, in order to lead people Entrance Requirements
KPMG; Deloitte; Grant Thornton; BDO;
and manage change. CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY Moore Stephens; Baker Tilly Mooney
Accounting Moore; Ulster Bank; Bank of Ireland
The Accounting degree offers a firm base for
A-level: Further Study
COURSE CONTENT Note: students completing Accounting either further academic study or taking the
with either French or Spanish, complete AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade B final examinations of the main professional
Students can choose from a wide range
The Single Honours Accounting degree
Accounting based modules each year Accounting with a Language accountancy bodies. It attracts students of “In my experience detailed help and
comprises compulsory modules together with of Master’s programmes as well as a
(indicated with an*) and complete the very highest calibre and is recognised
comprehensive list of research topics, as shown feedback is available to you when
optional modules available in the School. A-level: by the accounting profession, industry and
one year-long language module. on the Queen’s Management School Website. asked for from your lecturers, who
The modules are: AAB + GCSE Mathematics grade B the public sector. As a result, Accounting
WHY QUEEN’S? graduates from Queen’s are much sought after are keen to promote your success and
Year 1 For French option: normally A-level
Professional Exemptions throughout Britain, Ireland and further afield. “Having taught in several different are often leading contributors to the
French grade B or AS-level French grade
• Accounting Information Systems* B or GCSE French grade B or evidence Graduate Careers and Achievements universities, I can honestly say that the academic field they teach.”
• Introduction to Legal Study The degree is accredited by the Association
of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),
of linguistic ability in another language students on the Accounting degree at
and Basic Contract Law At Queen’s, we aim to deliver a high
• Introductory Financial Accounting* the Chartered Institute of Management For Spanish option: normally A-level quality learning environment that embeds Queen’s are the best students I have David Grant, BSc Accounting Graduate
Accountants (CIMA), Chartered Accountants Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade intellectual curiosity, innovation and ever had the pleasure of teaching.”
• Introductory Management Accounting*
Ireland (CAI), the Institute of Chartered B or GCSE Spanish grade B or evidence best practice in learning, teaching and
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 1*
Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW), of linguistic ability in another language
• Quantitative Methods student support to enable students to “The course has helped me enhance
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Note: if the language is studied at a achieve their full academic potential. Martin Kelly, Programme Director
Year 2 my CV, improve group work and
Accountancy (CIPFA) and Association of higher level then the grade required
International Accountants (AIA). You will gain at that level must be achieved. presentation skills and allowed me to
• Financial Accounting*
• Financial Decision-making* automatic exemptions from some professional Economics and Accounting – see build up relationships with employers
• Financial Market Theory examinations on completion of the course. Economics and Accounting entry - all of which helped me begin my final
• Management Accounting* Industry Links For students whose first year with multiple job offers.”
• Managerial Behaviour language is not English
There is an emphasis on helping students
Optional Modules improve their skills for employment. An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum
of 5.5 in each test component or an Ciara Woods, BSc Accounting Graduate
• Data Analysis and Optimisation Accounting students take part in tailored
employability and skills workshops, and equivalent acceptable qualification, details
• Financial Modelling of which are available at:
business games, where representatives
Year 3 go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
from accountancy firms and professional
• Advanced Financial Accounting* bodies provide students with information
• Advanced Management Accounting* on placement and graduate opportunities.
Entrance requirements
• Auditing and Accountability World-class Facilities e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
• Law of Business Organisations* t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
• Taxation* You will have access to Bloomberg
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room, Course information
Optional Modules giving students the skills, experience and Dr Martin Kelly,
• Issues in Not-for-Profit and knowledge necessary to prepare them for Programme Director, BSc Accounting
Public Sector Accounting a career in the financial services sector. Queen’s Management School
• Supply Chain Management
• Business Ethics e: martin.kelly@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4818
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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ACTUARIAL SCIENCE such as Model Risk and the Bloomberg
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room.
Graduate Careers and Achievements
The degree has professional accreditation
Queen’s Management School is committed
to the continuous improvement and
AND RISK MANAGEMENT
enhancement of all of its degree
Prizes and Awards with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries,
programmes. New modules may be
BSc Honours the professional body, such that students
A number of local employers and professional developed and included to replace or
succeeding on the degree can also achieve
Actuarial Science and Risk bodies sponsor prizes on an annual basis enhance those which are mentioned here.
exemptions from the initial technical
The BSc Actuarial Science and Risk Management programme has Management 4-yr SW (N323) for best students in their level, module
exams (previously CT1-CT8), subject
or category. These include Invesco, The
been designed by qualified actuaries to enable students to develop the Company of Actuaries Charitable Trust
to certain conditions being met.
See also Finance and Mathematics with Finance
theoretical and practical skills required to pursue a career as an actuary Fund, SCOR Global Life, Mercer, Pramerica, Graduates from this degree at Queen’s are
in the fields of pensions, insurance or in the wider financial industry. Spence & Partners, Acumen Resources, well regarded by many employers (local,
Entrance Requirements Xafinity Consulting, and Allianz Re Dublin. national and international) with approximately
A-level: 90-95 per cent of graduates finding
In addition, students may gain exemptions from the initial technical CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY high-level actuarial employment within
professional exams required to qualify as an actuary via our A*AA including Mathematics
Students pursuing a career in Actuarial several months of graduation. Furthermore,
accreditation with the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. OR Science should enjoy working with numbers, several students are offered full-time
AAA + A (AS) including A-level Mathematics be effective communicators and work well positions with their placement provider.
with people as they will have to analyse and The traditional areas in which
COURSE CONTENT Students undertake a minimum of nine For students whose first interpret financial and other information
months in a salaried work placement. language is not English actuaries are employed include:
The duration of the BSc Actuarial Science to meet the needs of different users,
Placement allows students to develop highly- An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of including managers and investors. • Actuarial Consultancies
and Risk Management degree is four years,
valued practical skills. Recent placement 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent • Insurance Industry
with Year 3 spent in a salaried placement in an Consultations
providers have included Aviva, Irish Life, Kerr acceptable qualification, details of which are • Pensions Industry
actuarial or risk management environment.
Henderson, Spence & Partners, SCOR, The available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs We regularly consult and develop links with • Investment Industry
In each of Years 1, 2 and 4, the Pension Protection Fund and Pramerica. a large number of employers including all Graduate employers include: Kerr
following modules are studied: the major actuarial employers in Northern
WHY QUEEN’S? Henderson; Spence & Partners; NFU
Year 1 Ireland and Ireland and a selection of Mutual; Invesco; Boal & Co; Towers Watson;
Accreditation employers from Great Britain. We host
• Actuarial Mathematics 1 Allianz Insurance; Mercer; AXA Insurance;
Subject to academic performance, annual employer liaison meetings for the Deloitte; Capita; Liberty Mutual Insurance;
• Financial Reporting and Analysis course as well as annual actuarial careers
• Introduction to Statistics and students can gain various exemptions PwC; Pramerica; Metlife; Xafinity.
from the Institute and Faculty of fairs at which students can engage with
Operational Research actuarial employers on a one-to-one basis. Further Study
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 1 Actuaries (IFoA) professional exams.
The establishment of SoNIA (Society of Students can choose from a wide range
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 2 City Scholarships “The course is widely regarded and
Northern Ireland Actuaries) by staff in of Master’s programmes as well as a
• Introduction to Statistics and
Operational Research Methods
Students can apply for the popular City Queen’s Management School has facilitated comprehensive list of research topics, as shown respected, and has opened many
Scholarship Programme, which would a continuous and seamless engagement on the Queen’s Management School website. doors personally in relation to
Year 2 allow them to spend a week working between academics, actuarial employers
for a leading financial company in
‘Insight’ visits in Belfast, Glasgow,
• Actuarial Mathematics 2 and Queen’s students whereby students
London at the end of their first year. can gain access to the profession. They “During my third year, I was on a Edinburgh and London.”
• Actuarial Methods in General Insurance
• Financial Risk Modelling Student Societies have an opportunity to discuss issues placement with Allianz Re Dublin
• Investment Analysis that are concerning the industry and that
Students may wish to join the Student Managed are of importance to qualified actuaries.
Limited, working as a student actuary. Samuel Stewart, Northern Ireland
• Excel and Visual Basics for Applications (VBA)
Fund, a student-run organisation which aims to Students can also develop excellent Through the placement, I not only BSc Actuarial Science and Risk
• Principles of Actuarial Modelling
educate its members on trading and investing networking, communication, and business learnt some technical skills such as Management Graduate
Year 3 through guest speakers, competitions and awareness skills from the start to end of
educational seminars. It manages a £30,000 VBA coding, analytical reasoning
• Placement Year* their academic progression ensuring that
real money portfolio, giving students the they can fully compete in the competitive
and problem solving, it also gave
Year 4 Entrance requirements
opportunity to be part of an investment graduate employment market. me opportunities to gain an insight e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
management process. The Finance & Actuary
• Actuarial Modelling
Placement Employers of an actuary’s job scopes and t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
• Capital Markets Society runs social and educational events for
members, such as the end-of-year formal. responsibility.” Course information
• Actuarial Econometrics and Data Science Recent placement providers have included
• Financial Engineering Software Aviva, Irish Life, Kerr Henderson, Spence & Dr Mark Farrell,
• Actuarial Applications Partners, SCOR Global Life, The Pension Programme Director
Students on the course will be given Jo Khoon Loh, Malaysia
• Stochastic Processes for Finance Protection Fund and Pramerica. Queen’s Management School
the opportunity to develop their BSc Actuarial Science and Risk
*Placement Year modelling skills and will use software Management Graduate e: mark.farrell@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4819
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS necessary to prepare them for careers
in economics and business analytics.
Prizes and Awards
value in a range of different career and life
situations. Core transferable skills include
the ability to learn independently, problem
Typical career destinations
of graduates include:
• Management Consulting
solve, understand and interpret economic,
This degree allows students to develop their understanding of BSc Honours • Accountancy
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing financial and business-specific information
• Managers and Administrators in
Economic techniques whilst also learning about the principles of Business Economics 3 yrs (L110) second-year student in BSc Economics and work productively as part of a team.
areas such as market research,
• Foundation Scholarships for best student
Business Management. Students in Business Economics should have Students graduating with a degree in Business advertising, sales and personnel
in Economics Level 1 and Level 2
an interest in using economic theory and thinking in applied business See also Economics and Business Management
• KPMG Prize is awarded to the best
Economics from Queen’s are well placed to • Education, health or government departments
secure a range of employment opportunities
settings. This degree has less of an emphasis on using mathematics graduate in the BSc Economics degree Employment Links
Entrance Requirements in economics and management in the public
compared to a traditional economics degree and the programme fosters • McKane Medal is awarded to the best
and private sectors. In recent years, students Graduate employers include PwC, EY,
A-level: final honours student in Economics
numerical skills through the use of up-to-date business applications. have secured positions in economic analysis KPMG, Deloitte, BDO, Ulster Bank,
ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY and appraisal with a range of government Bank of Ireland, First Trust, Northern
For students whose first and other public sector organisations, Ireland Civil Service, Northern Ireland
COURSE CONTENT Year 3 This degree prepares students for a
language is not English careers in banking, as well as more generalist Statistics & Research Agency, JP Morgan,
The emphasis of this degree is on those Students will study: variety of careers in the public and private Morgan Stanley, BBC, National Trust.
positions in business and management.
aspects of economics that are of most An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of sectors. Graduates have been employed as
• Economics of Corporate Strategy 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent professional economists or as managers or
importance in a business setting. Students • Quantitative Business Economics acceptable qualification, details of which are administrators. Depending on the choice
study both Introduction to Business
available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs of modules, this degree also prepares
Economics and Applied Economics in the Students will be able to choose four additional
first year, along with Accounting, Finance modules from a range which may include: students for postgraduate studies in
and Business Management modules. This Economics and related disciplines.
• Labour Economics
is followed in Years 2 and 3 by modules in • Economic History Those pursuing a career in Business Economics
economics and modules related to business • Public Economics should be effective communicators and work
economics. With the flexibility in this degree, • International Trade well with people, as they will have to analyse
students should not only develop good • Business Start-up and interpret a range of information to
numeracy skills, but also specialisation • Business Ethics meet the needs of different users, including
in qualitative aspects of the subject. • Supply Chain Management managers and investors. Business Economists
Students will cover a range of • Innovation Management must be prepared to take on challenges and
topics and modules including: • Consumer Behaviour be able to adapt to a constantly changing
and dynamic business environment.
Year 1 WHY QUEEN’S?
Many of the skills that students will acquire
• The Economy (full year module) Student Satisfaction during their studies at Queen’s will be of great
• Quantitative Methods
90% of Economics students were
• Accounting
satisfied with their course according to
• Organisational Behaviour “Business Economics allows you to
the National Student Survey in 2018.
• Financial Institutions and Markets
Placements gather a vast array of skills through
Year 2
Business Economics students may take
the various different methods of
• Macroeconomic Policy and Performance assessments offered – assignments,
an optional placement year after their
• Managerial Economics
• Data Analysis and Optimisation
second year. Recent placements from group projects, presentations and
students studying economics and business research projects. As the course
• International Business
economics include PwC, KPMG, Citi,
Students will be able to choose two additional Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council, allows you to choose some modules
modules from a range which may include: First Derivatives, and Tayto Group Ltd. in second year, you are able to focus
• Financial Decision Making Student Experience more on the topics you’re interested Entrance requirements
• Human Resource Management in and tailor the degree to suit your 90% of Economics e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
Students can join the Economics Society,
• Operations Management preference. During the first semester students were satisfied t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
a student-run organisation which aims to
• The Digital Business
educate its members on the use of economics of my second year, I was able to secure with their course Course information
• Leading for Change
in practice through guest speakers, field a placement with the successful drinks according to the National Dr Heather Dickey,
trips abroad and educational seminars. Student Survey in 2018 Programme Director, BSc Economics
company Diageo.”
Students will also have access to specialist Queen’s Management School
mathematical and statistical software, giving
e: h.dickey@qub.ac.uk
them the skills, experience and knowledge Rhianna Donaldson t: +44 (0)28 9097 4735
BSc Business Economics w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
This degree gives students the knowledge and understanding of a BSc Honours
wide range of management issues, including harnessing technology Business Management with Placement 4-yr SW
effectively, leading people, managing change, fostering creativity
and innovation, using markets and resources, developing strategy, See also International Business with a Language
and working in teams. There is an integrated placement year which
allows students to get practical experience of working in a business. Entrance Requirements
A-level:
COURSE CONTENT WHY QUEEN’S? ABB + GCSE Mathematics B
Stage 1 Placement Note: there are no specific subjects required
and it is not necessary to have previously
Students take six compulsory introductory During the third year of the degree, students studied Business Studies or Management.
modules, which set the context and foundation complete a 9 to 12 month placement
For students whose first
for the remainder of the degree. The focus in a business. This provides excellent language is not English
will be on organisations, their structures, experience, and a competitive edge
behaviours and the changing external when seeking graduate employment. An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of
environment within which they operate. 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent
Industry Links acceptable qualification, details of which are
Modules will cover accounting, available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs
The Management School invites guest CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY Employment Links “Within the first semester of my final
economics, the history and philosophy
speakers from industry to talk to students
of management, marketing principles,
about latest trends and to apply theory to This degree provides graduates with the Graduate employers include PwC, year I was able to secure a marketing
organisational behaviour and how business, knowledge and skills to secure employment Randox, Deloitte, BDO, Bombardier, graduate job with Diageo in Dublin.
practice. Students also get the opportunity
government and society interact. in a wide range of occupations in the public, Google, Microsoft, Unilever, Mercer,
to work on consulting type projects I strongly believe that the range
Stage 2 preparing them for employment. private and voluntary sectors. Those pursuing Accenture, KPMG, Diageo, M&S, Tesco,
a career in business management should enjoy Local Government including Councils, of modules and skills the Business
Students take six compulsory modules Internationally Renowned Experts working with people and should be effective Health Trusts, College and Universities, Management course had to offer
covering issues such as, leadership, decision-
Many of our staff are leading international communicators, able to engage with a range Invest Northern Ireland, Bank of Ireland. enhanced my CV and experiences
making through effective data analysis and of stakeholders including senior management,
experts in their fields of research. Further Study that helped secure the job. The course
interpretation, internationalisation, the consumers and consumer groups, government
digital business, statistics, managing human Student Experience
representatives and policy makers. Students are also well equipped to undertake uses a range of different assessments
resources, and operations management. Students can join the Student Managed further study in management or other related between assignments, presentations,
During the third year of the degree, students disciplines, and can choose from a wide
Stage 3 Fund, a student-run organisation which
complete a 9 to 12 month placement group work and research projects
aims to educate its members on trading range of Master’s programmes as well as a
The final year of the programme will in a business. This provides excellent comprehensive list of research topics; see
which allow students to develop a
and investing through guest speakers,
see students taking modules that cover experience, and a competitive edge the School website for further information. range of experiences and challenges
competitions and educational seminars.
business ethics and strategic management. when seeking graduate employment.
Queen’s Management School is committed that are great to apply in interviews.”
Students will also be afforded a choice Study Abroad
Typical career destinations to the continuous improvement and
of modules where they can focus on The Study USA programme provides of graduates include:
innovation management, consumer enhancement of all of its degree
students with the funded opportunity Hannah Todd
behaviour, supply chain management or • Consultancy programmes. New modules may be
to study for a year in a US university. developed and included to replace or BSc Business Management Graduate
public sector management. Students will also • New venture creation
be afforded the opportunity to conduct a Prizes and Awards • Operations enhance those which are mentioned here.
consultancy or business start-up project. • Supply chain and quality
A number of prizes and awards are made Entrance requirements
• Advertising, business development, marketing,
on an annual basis from local employers e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
market research, export marketing
including CIMA Ireland, PwC, Bombardier t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
• Human resources, recruitment,
Aerospace, and Allen & Overy, plus the
training and development Course information
Sir William Crawford Prize. Foundation
• New product development, Dr Stephanie Graham
Scholarships are also available.
accounting, finance Programme Director
• Inward investment, exporting Queen’s Management School
e: stephanie.graham@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4794
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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ECONOMICS “The Economics course at Queen’s is
well-structured, interesting and covers
current topics. You develop a wide
A BSc Economics degree allows students to analyse in-depth how BSc Single Honours variety of skills through various group
economies function (macroeconomics) and how individuals make Economics 3 yrs (L100) projects, assignments, presentations
decisions (microeconomics). The models used by economists BSc Major Honours and research projects, which truly
combine qualitative and quantitative techniques, and you will have the Economics with Finance 3 yrs (L1N3)
enhances your employability and
Economics with French 4 yrs (L1R1)
opportunity to gain analytical, computing, presentation, and writing attractiveness in the job market.”
Economics with Spanish 4 yrs (L1R4)
skills. These transferable skills are highly sought after across industry,
BSc Joint Honours
and also provide an excellent platform for future entrepreneurs. Aoife Kealey
Economics and Accounting 3 yrs (LN14)
COURSE CONTENT Students will also have access to specialist
mathematical and statistical training and See also Accounting, Business
Year 1 Economics, Finance, and Politics,
software, giving them the skills, experience
• The Economy (full year module) and knowledge necessary to prepare them for Philosophy and Economics (PPE)
• Communicating Economics careers in economics and business analytics.
• Mathematics for Economists Entrance Requirements
Internationally Renowned Experts
• Statistical Methods
• Financial Institutions and Markets Many of our staff are leading international Single Honours
experts in their fields of research. A-level:
Year 2
Student Experience ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade A
• Economic Growth
• Game Theory Students can join the Economics Society, Major Honours with a Minor
• Microeconomics a student-run organisation which aims to in a Modern Language
• Industrial Organisation educate its members on the use of Economics A-level:
• Introduction to Econometrics in practice through guest speakers, field CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY Typical career destinations
90% of Economics students
• Macroeconomics trips abroad and educational seminars. ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B of graduates include:
Those pursuing a career in Economics should were satisfied with their
• For French option: normally A-level enjoy working with numbers and dealing with • Economic Consulting
Year 3 Study Abroad
French grade B or AS-level French grade ambiguous and incomplete information as they • Accountancy course according to
• Applied Econometrics The Study USA programme provides B or GCSE French grade B or evidence attempt to understand and provide solutions • Managers and Administrators in the National Student
• International Trade students with the funded opportunity of linguistic ability in another language
to study for a year in a US university.
to problems. They should also be effective areas such as market research, Survey in 2018
Students will be able to choose four additional • For Spanish option: normally A-level communicators and work well with people. advertising, sales and personnel
modules from a range which may include: Prizes and Awards Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade Economists must be prepared to take on • Education, health or government departments
B or GCSE Spanish grade B or evidence challenges and be able to adapt to a constantly Employment Links
• Labour Economics Top performing students are regularly of linguistic ability in another language changing and dynamic business environment.
• Economic History awarded prizes, scholarships and internships Graduate employers include PwC, EY,
• Public Economics from leading companies, including: Note: if the language is studied at a Many of the skills that students will acquire KPMG, Deloitte, BDO, Ulster Bank,
• Economics Dissertation higher level then the grade required during their studies at Queen’s will be of great
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing Bank of Ireland, First Trust, Northern
at that level must be achieved. value in a range of different career and life
• Economics of Networks and Institutions second-year student in BSc Economics Ireland Civil Service, Northern Ireland
• International Macroeconomics For students whose first situations. Core transferable skills include the Statistics & Research Agency, JP Morgan,
• Foundation Scholarships for best student
language is not English ability to learn independently, problem solve, Morgan Stanley, BBC, National Trust.
WHY QUEEN’S? in Economics Level 1 and Level 2
understand and interpret very sophisticated
• KPMG Prize is awarded to the best An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of Further Study
Student Satisfaction economic and financial information, and
graduate in the BSc Economics degree 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent
acceptable qualification, details of which are work productively as part of a team. Students can choose from a wide
90% of Economics students were • McKane Medal is awarded to the best
final honours student in Economics available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs Graduate Careers and Achievements range of Master’s programmes as well Entrance requirements
satisfied with their course according to
• Economics Group Prize is awarded as a comprehensive list of research e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
the National Student Survey in 2018. The skillset of an Economics graduate
to the best presentation in the topics, as shown on the Queen’s t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
World-class Facilities is highly sought after by employers, in Management School website.
Level 3 Dissertation module the public and private sectors. In recent Course information
You will have access to Bloomberg years, students have secured positions in Queen’s Management School is committed Dr Heather Dickey
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room, economic analysis and appraisal with a range to the continuous improvement and BSc Economics
giving students the skills, experience and of government and other public sector enhancement of all of its degree programmes. Queen’s Management School
knowledge necessary to prepare them for organisations, specialist careers in banking New modules may be developed and
a career in the financial services sector. and investment appraisal, as well as more included to replace or enhance those e: d.hickey@qub.ac.uk
generalist positions in economic consulting. which are mentioned in this brochure. t: +44 (0)28 9097 4735
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ECONOMICS Prizes and Awards
Top-performing students are regularly
“This degree teaches me to think
critically about real-world economic
AND ACCOUNTING
awarded prizes, scholarships and internships problems, understanding how
from leading companies including:
problems occur and how they can be
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing resolved through market theory. It has
second-year student in BSc Economics
This degree integrates core elements of the economics and BSc Joint Honours allowed me to gain the necessary skills
• Foundation Scholarships for best student
accountancy degrees. It combines principles such as macro and Economics and Accounting 3 yrs (LN14)
in Economics Level 1 and Level 2 for employment such as quantitative,
micro-economics, with the standards associated with financial • KPMG Prize is awarded to the best analytical, computing, presenting and
and management accounting. It offers an ideal platform for See also Accounting, Business graduate in the BSc Economics degree writing. The broad range of subjects
Economics, Finance, and Politics, • McKane Medal is awarded to the best
graduate students to enter into the accounting industry. Philosophy and Economics (PPE) final honours student in Economics.
means that I can experience the
various areas before deciding on which
COURSE CONTENT WHY QUEEN’S? CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
Entrance Requirements area I want to specialise in.”
Year 1 Student Satisfaction A-level: Graduate Careers and Achievements
• The Economy (full year module) ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B Students graduating with a degree
90% of Economics students were satisfied with Amy Gamble
• Introductory Financial Accounting in Economics from Queen’s are well
their course according to the National Student For students whose first BSc Economics and Accounting
• Introductory Management Accounting placed to secure a range of employment
Survey in 2018. language is not English
• Introduction to Legal Study opportunities in economics and related areas
and Basic Contract Law Placements An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of in the public and private sectors. In recent
• Quantitative Methods 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent years, students have secured positions in
Economics and Accounting students may
acceptable qualification, details of which are economic analysis and appraisal with a range
Year 2 take an optional placement year after their
available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs of government and other public sector
second year. Recent placements from
• Managerial Economics organisations, specialist careers in banking
students studying economics and business
• Financial Decision Making and investment appraisal, as well as more
economics include: PwC, KPMG, Citi,
• Financial Accounting generalist positions in economic consulting.
Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council,
• Management Accounting
First Derivatives, and Tayto Group Ltd. Typical career destinations 90% of Economics students
• Data Analysis and Optimization
• Macroeconomic Policy and Performance Exemptions of graduates include: were satisfied with their
Year 3 Joint Economics and Accounting students • Economic Consulting course according to
• Advanced Financial Accounting
are eligible for exemptions from some • Accountancy the National Student
professional accounting examinations. • Financial Consulting
• Law of Business Organisations • Managers and Administrators in Survey in 2018
• Advanced Management Accounting Student Experience areas such as market research,
• Taxation Students can join the Economics Society, advertising, sales and personnel
Students will be able to choose two additional a student-run organisation which aims to • Education, health or government departments
modules from a range which may include: educate its members on the use of economics Further Study
in practice through guest speakers, field
• Quantitative Business Economics Further study is also an option open to
trips abroad and educational seminars.
• Labour Economics Economics and Accounting graduates.
• Economic History World-class Facilities Students can choose from a wide
• Public Economics You will have access to Bloomberg terminals range of Master’s programmes as well
• International Trade in the Trading Room, giving students the as a comprehensive list of research
• Economics of Corporate Strategy skills, experience and knowledge necessary topics, as shown on the Queen’s
to prepare them for a career in the financial Management School website.
services sector. Students will also have Entrance requirements
access to specialist mathematical and e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
statistical training and software, giving t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
them the skills, experience and knowledge
necessary to prepare them for careers Course information
in economics and business analytics. Dr Heather Dickey
Programme Director, BSc Economics
Queen’s Management School
e: h.dickey@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4735
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ECONOMICS CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
Graduate Careers and Achievements
Graduate Employers
PwC, KPMG, Capita, Ulster Bank,
“The course provides a balance and
comprehensive understanding of
WITH FINANCE
Citi, Northern Ireland Civil Service, economics and finance. Final year
Students graduating with a degree
The Treasury, Dow Chemical, BT.
in Economics from Queen’s are well provides the flexibility to choose
placed to secure a range of employment Further Study modules that reflect my interests
This degree allows students to understand how the economy and the BSc Major Honours opportunities in economics and related areas Further study is also an option open to and career aspirations. Since year
in the public and private sectors. In recent
financial system interact. The major in Economics includes an analysis Economics with Finance 3 yrs (L1N3)
years, students have secured positions in
Economics with Finance graduates. Students one at Queen’s I have developed
can choose from a wide range of Master’s
of macro and micro-economic principles, whilst the minor in Finance economic analysis and appraisal with a range programmes as well as a comprehensive a strong skill set due to rigorous
provides insights into financial institutions and markets. This combination See also Accounting, Business of government and other public sector list of research topics, as shown on the academic assessment combined with
Economics, Finance, and Politics, organisations, specialist careers in banking
provides an excellent platform for graduates to pursue a career in Philosophy and Economics (PPE) Queen’s Management School website. constant exposure to high quality
and investment appraisal, as well as more
economics, finance and related industries. generalist positions in economic consulting. academic staff and students.”
Entrance Requirements
Typical career destinations
COURSE CONTENT Placements A-level: of graduates include: Mark Carvill
Year 1 Economics with Finance students may ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade A • Professional Economists BSc Economics with Finance
• The Economy (full year module) take an optional placement year after their For students whose first • Accountancy 90% of Economics students
• Mathematics for Economists second year. Recent placements from language is not English • Financial Consultants were satisfied with their
• Accounting students studying economics and business • Teachers course according to
An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of
• Statistical Methods economics include: PwC, KPMG, Citi, • Managers and Administrators in
• Financial Institutions and Markets Oxford Economics, Belfast City Council;
5.5 in each test component or an equivalent
areas such as market research, the National Student
acceptable qualification, details of which are
Year 2
First Derivatives, and Tayto Group Ltd. available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs advertising, sales and personnel Survey in 2018
• Education, health or government departments
• Economic Growth Student Experience
• Financial Market Theory Students can join the Economics Society,
• Microeconomics a student-run organisation which aims to
• Macroeconomics educate its members on the use of economics
• Introduction to Econometrics in practice through guest speakers, field
• Financial Decision Making trips abroad and educational seminars.
Year 3 Trading Room
• Capital Markets Students have access to Bloomberg
• Corporate Finance and Derivatives software, a market leader in financial
• Applied Econometrics news, data and analytics, which is used
Students will be able to choose three by many financial institutions. The FinTrU
additional modules from a range which may Trading Room allows for an interactive
include: and exciting learning environment
which brings textbook theory to life.
• Economic History
• International Macroeconomics Prizes and Awards
• Labour Economics Top-performing students are regularly
• Public Economics awarded prizes, scholarships and internships
• International Trade from leading companies including:
• Economics Dissertation
• Economics of Networks and Institutions
• Shaw Memorial Prize for best-performing
WHY QUEEN’S? Entrance requirements
second-year student in BSc Economics
e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
Student Satisfaction • Foundation Scholarships for best student
t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
in Economics Level 1 and Level 2
90% of Economics students were • KPMG Prize is awarded to the best Course information
satisfied with their course according to graduate in the BSc Economics degree Dr Heather Dickey
the National Student Survey in 2018. • McKane Medal is awarded to the best Programme Director, BSc Economics
final honours student in Economics Queen’s Management School
e: h.dickey@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4735
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
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FINANCE CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY
This programme closely reflects the
equity companies as well as in the finance
functions of more general companies.
Typical career destinations
Further Study
Students can choose from a wide range
of Master’s programmes as well as a
real-world finance and investment
Finance is about making and managing money. It can involve investing BSc Honours environment and focuses on the applied of graduates include: comprehensive list of research topics; see
skills that employers look for. the School website for further information.
in the stock market, trading in currencies and derivatives, or making Finance 4-yr SW (N300) • Financial Analysts (in bonds, equities
We regularly consult and develop links with a and derivative products) Queen’s Management School is committed
lending decisions in banks. Students who study the BSc Finance with
See also Economics, Business large number of employers including all the • Fund Managers to the continuous improvement and
a Year in Industry degree at Queen’s will gain the skills and knowledge Economics and Accounting major finance employers in Northern Ireland, • Treasurers enhancement of all of its degree programmes.
that are needed to succeed in the financial industry. A placement Republic of Ireland and Great Britain. We • Financial Planners New modules may be developed and
year with a financial institution is integrated into this degree. A Entrance Requirements host annual employer liaison meetings for • Wealth Managers included to replace or enhance those
the course as well as annual finance careers • Accountants which are mentioned in this brochure.
dedicated placement team supports students through the application A-level: • Financial Economists
fairs at which students can engage with a
process, and helps them to find high quality opportunities. ABB including Mathematics range of employers on a one-to-one basis. • Forecasters “I think it’s great that Finance
For students whose first • Corporate Lenders students have access to Bloomberg
Students are also offered exposure to experts
COURSE CONTENT WHY QUEEN’S? language is not English from the London financial markets, who Recent graduate employers have included: terminals from first year: it is a
share their industry knowledge and advice. Allstate; Bank of Ireland; Citi Group;
Six modules are taken in each of Years 1, Professional Recognition An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of big advantage over other finance
5.5 in each test component or an equivalent Delta Index; Energia; Ernst & Young; First
2 and 4. In Year 3, students undertake a Graduate Careers and Achievements degrees. The placement year is also
The BSc Finance at Queen’s has been acceptable qualification, details of which are Derivatives; Goldman Sachs; HSBC; Kerr
salaried placement in a financial environment
accepted into the Chartered Financial Analysts available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs Our graduates find employment in Henderson; KPMG; Mercer Plc; Morgan an invaluable opportunity to develop
for a minimum of nine months.
(CFA) University Affiliation Program. investment banks, corporate banks, building Stanley; Nationwide Building Society; professional skills, work out your
Stage 1 societies, insurance houses, stockbrokers, Nomura Bank; Oxford Economics; PIMCO;
Placements career path, and secure graduate
investment banks, accountancy and actuarial PwC; Setanta Asset Management.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis job offers going into final year.”
During the third year of the degree, students firms, specialist financial and private
• Instruments, Markets and Institutions
complete a 9 to 12 month placement within
• Mathematics for Finance
a financial institution. These placements are
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 1 Kerri Cassidy, BSc Finance
usually in Belfast, Dublin, or London, and can
• Economy, Society and Public Policy 2
involve companies such as Goldman Sachs,
• Statistical Methods
Morgan Stanley, the Bank of England, FinTrU,
Stage 2 First Derivatives or KPMG. The placement
year gives students excellent experience and
• Behavioural Finance
connections, and provides a competitive
• Introduction to Econometrics
edge when seeking graduate employment.
• Investment Analysis
• Futures and Options World-class Facilities
• Monetary Theory
You will have access to Bloomberg
• Excel and VBA
terminals in the FinTrU Trading Room,
Stage 3 giving students the skills, experience and
knowledge necessary to prepare them for
Placement (internship with a QUEEN’S IS RANKED 8TH IN
a career in the financial services sector.
financial organisation) THE UK FOR ACCOUNTING
Stage 4
Student Experience AND FINANCE
(Complete University Guide 2019)
Students can take part in the Queen’s Student
• Corporate Finance
Managed Fund, which gives participants the
• Financial Econometrics and Data Science
opportunity to invest real money and manage
• Financial Engineering
the risk of their portfolios. Students rate
• International Finance
the course very highly, giving satisfaction
Entrance requirements
Plus two modules from: rates averaging 93% over the last five
e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
• Capital Markets years in the National Student Survey.
t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838
• Fixed Income Instruments Prizes and Awards
• Financial Bubbles and Crises Course information
Top-performing students are regularly Professor Donal McKillop
awarded prizes and scholarships from Programme Director
leading financial companies, eg Morgan Queen’s Management School
Stanley, KPMG, Ulster Bank and Citi.
e: dg.mckillop@qub.ac.uk
t: +44 (0)28 9097 4821
w: qub.ac.uk/mgt
18 19INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
WITH A LANGUAGE
The International Business with a Language degree seeks to develop BSc Honours
graduates with a global mind-set that have the necessary business International Business with French 4 yrs (N1R1)
International Business with German 4 yrs (N2R2)
and cultural skills to work in a global marketplace. All organisations
International Business with
are now operating in a competitive global arena, seeking to expand Mandarin Chinese 4 yrs (N1R9)
and develop their business beyond their national borders. Success in International Business with
foreign markets requires knowledge of how to adapt to local cultures, Portuguese 4 yrs (N2R5)
languages and customers as well as an understanding of fundamental International Business with Spanish 4 yrs (N1R4)
business theories and practices. Global leaders ultimately cultivate
Entrance Requirements
cultural intelligence by travelling to and working in different cultures,
A-level:
developing and applying both their business and language skills. The
International Business with a Language degree at Queen’s Management ABB + GCSE Mathematics grade B
School provides a platform for developing the required knowledge and • For French option: normally A-level
French grade B or AS-level French grade
skills to pursue a career in our globally connected business world. B or GCSE French grade B or evidence
of linguistic ability in another language
COURSE CONTENT Year 2 – Specialisation and Preparation
• For German option: normally A-level
This four-year BSc Honours degree in • The second year provides you with the German grade B or AS-level German grade
B or GCSE German grade B or evidence International Placement – Where in the world this course have developed careers in areas
International Business with a Language option to specialise in areas of interest.
of linguistic ability in another language such as global marketing, corporate finance, Graduates from this course
is delivered by Queen’s Management You can choose from Leadership & On this program, you will have the unique
consulting, global brand management and
School (Major) and the School of Arts, Change, Data & Statistics, Operations • For Mandarin option: evidence opportunity to undertake a compulsory
risk investment in companies such as: have gone on to work for
English and Languages (Minor). Management, HRM and Digital Enterprise, of linguistic ability international work placement. This
while also covering International Business placement is undertaken in a country which Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessey and
Google, L’Oreal, Louis
Currently five language options are offered: • For Portuguese option: normally
and Cross Cultural Management. A-level Portuguese grade B or AS- predominantly speaks your chosen language. HBO in New York, L’Oreal, Google, Vuitton, HBO, EY, Coca
• French (Intermediate and Advanced) • Your language abilities are further level Portuguese grade B or GCSE This is an integral part of the degree, providing Coca Cola, the Financial Times, PwC, EY Cola and many more well
• German (Intermediate and Advanced) developed with a focus on developing Portuguese grade B or evidence of students with the fluency and confidence Deloitte, KPMG and Swiss Airlines.
• Mandarin Chinese (Beginners) skills necessary for working abroad, linguistic ability in another language to communicate and work effectively in
recognised international
This course also provides an ideal organisations.
• Portuguese (Beginners) linguistically, professionally and personally. • For Spanish option: normally A-level an international business environment.
foundation for graduates to progress
• Spanish (Beginners, Intermediate Spanish grade B or AS-level Spanish grade
Year 3 – International Placement – You will be required to work for a minimum on to Master’s degree courses in variety
and Advanced) B or GCSE Spanish grade B or evidence
Developing Cultural Intelligence of linguistic ability in another language of 9 months in a salaried position(s), and of interdisciplinary subject areas, with
What is it all about? have an option to do this across multiple some of our graduates progressing to
• You will undertake a compulsory Note: if the language is studied at a
The four years of the degree international work placement in a country higher level then the grade required
placements. You will work in a business related undertake PhDs and become Professors. “Studying International Business
role which may span multiple industries, with French has been one of my best
are outlined below. which speaks your chosen language. at that level must be achieved.
organisations and functions. Students have
Year 1 – Providing a Platform
• The aim is for you to develop your For students whose first worked in a broad variety of business roles
decisions so far. During my placement
professional, cultural and language
• The first year covers the fundamentals
language is not English across Marketing, HRM, Supply Chain, year, I was working in Luxembourg for
skills while working in a dynamic
of business in a global environment. international organisation. An IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of Operations and Strategy functions. EY and I had the opportunity to put my
5.5 in each test component or an equivalent
Modules in Global Business Environment, Current and past placement companies include theoretical knowledge into practice
Year 4 – Enhancing your Global Mind-set acceptable qualification, details of which are Entrance requirements
Marketing, Economics, Accounting and PwC in Madrid, KPMG in France, Learnlight in and strengthen my business acumen -
available at: go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs e: admissions@qub.ac.uk
Organisational Behaviour provide a platform • You will undertake compulsory Barcelona, Ernst & Young (EY) in Luxembourg,
for developing knowledge across a variety modules in Global Strategy as well as t: +44 (0)28 9097 3838 all done in a foreign language. It was a
L’Oreal in Paris and Architrave in Berlin.
of international business functions. Consultancy or Business Start-up. life-changing experience that opened
CAREERS/FURTHER STUDY Course information
• You will also develop your language skills • An applied focus is incorporated through Dr Kieran Conroy global opportunities.”
with a focus on professional language skills, company tours, live case studies with The first cohort of graduates from this Programme Director
improving grammar and increasing your guest lecturers from industry and a programme completed their studies in July Queen’s Management School
understanding of broader cultural issues. variety of assessment and learning 2012 and have secured a range of positions Ema-Iordache Platis
• You can undertake summer internships and approaches. You will have tailored in local, national, regional and multinational e: k.conroy@qub.ac.uk BSc International Business with French
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