N300 - BSc (Hons) e-Finance
2010-11

Electronic Finance, e-Finance for short, is the provision of financial services and markets using electronic communication and computation, including, for example, electronic payments systems, the operation of financial services firms and the operation of financial markets. Computer systems, the internet and related technologies act as new distribution channels for financial services firms and allowing those firms to efficiently create and tailor new products to the needs of their customers. At the same time these technologies allow customers easy access to financial information and services from a wide range of sources and providers, thus breaking down barriers to competition between financial services firms. This creates a continuing need to innovate on the side of financial service firms and results in the demand for graduates who have both the necessary computer skills and the knowledge of financial products, financial services and the way how financial service providers operate to build e-Finance applications.

For the full documentation see the programme specification.

First Year Modules

• COMP101 - Introduction to Programming in Java
• COMP102 - Introduction to Databases
• COMP106 - Human-Centric Computing
• COMP109 - Foundations of Computer Science
• ACFI101 - Introduction to Financial Accounting
• ACFI102 - Introduction to Management Accounting
• ACFI103 - Introduction to Finance
• ECON121 - Principles of Microeconomics

Second Year Modules

• COMP201 - Software Engineering I
• COMP207 - Database Development
• COMP215 - e-Commerce Group Project
• COMP226 - Computer-Based Trading in Financial Markets
• ACFI201 - Financial Reporting
• ACFI204 - Financial Management
• ECON241 - Securities Markets

Plus either two modules of Computer Science from the following list:

• COMP283 - Applied Database Management
• COMP284 - Scripting Languages
• COMP285 - Computer Aided Software Development

or one module from:

• ACFI202 - Accounting Theory
• MKIB225 - International Business

Third Year Modules

• COMP315 - Technologies for e-Commerce
• COMP323 - Introduction to Computational Game Theory
• COMP396 - Honours Year Automated Trading Project
• ACFI304 - Business Finance
• ACFI341 - Finance and Markets

plus one module from the following in the first semester provided pre-requisites are satisfied:

• COMP325 - Algorithmic and Game Theoretic Foundations for Internet Economics
• ACFI301 - Theory and Practice of Auditing
• EBUS301 - e-Business Models and Strategy
• MKIB351 - Global Strategic Management

and one module from the following two in the second semester provided pre-requisites are satisfied:

• COMP310 - Multi-Agent Systems
• ACFI302 - Corporate Reporting and Analysis

Entrance Requirements (summarised here)
The typical offer for entrance to this degree programme s three subjects at GCE A level with grades AAB or better, including Mathematics. We give a one grade bonus (ABB) when one or more mathematical subjects (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Pure Mathematics, Computing/Computer Science, and Physics) are included in these three subjects. All students are also expected to have GCSE English Language at grade C or better. General Studies is taken into consideration. Key Skills qualifications and other evidence of aptitude are taken into account but are not usually included in the offer.

Applications are also welcomed from applicants with the following qualifications:

• Scottish Advanced Highers
• Irish Leaving Certificate
• BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
• 14-19 Advanced Diplomas
• Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma
• Access

We accept a wide range of international qualifications and offers are made on an individual basis. We also welcome applications from mature applicants.

Changing Programmes
At registration you may be able to change your programme to another one with available places for which you satisfy the entry requirements.

Disclaimer
Our degree programmes are subject to regular revision. Consequently, the collection of modules which are required or optional for a degree programme as well as the contents of modules are subject to change.