Finance, Investment and Banking
Finance, investment, and banking is a discipline concerned with the mechanisms through which capital is raised, managed, and deployed in the economy, and with the institutions and markets through which this happens. Financial accounting provides the foundation, establishing how organisations record and report their financial activities. Investment analysis extends this into the evaluation of assets, the construction of portfolios, and the assessment of risk and return.
Banking brings the specific knowledge of how financial institutions operate, how credit is extended, and how the banking system is regulated and supervised. Together, these three areas provide a comprehensive grounding in the commercial financial world.
At Teesside University, this part-time, distance learning programme is designed to be accessible to students who cannot attend a campus in person. The online delivery makes it possible to study while working, which is particularly relevant in a subject where many students are already working in financial services and want to formalise and deepen their knowledge. You will develop a grounding in financial accounting, learning to prepare and interpret financial statements for different types of organisation.
Investment and banking content builds on this, developing your understanding of how financial markets operate and how institutions manage their financial positions and risks. The distance learning mode means you study at your own pace within a structured programme.
Graduates from finance, investment, and banking programmes are well placed for careers in financial services, including banking, investment management, financial analysis, corporate finance, insurance, and fintech. The accounting foundation also supports progression toward professional accountancy qualifications. Many students studying at this level are already in financial services roles and use the degree to support career advancement or professional development.
Postgraduate study in finance, banking, or financial mathematics is available for those who wish to deepen their expertise.