What are the key ingredients of choosing a university? Degree, location and the facilities and support available make up a large part of the university experience. Whether you're certain on what you'd like to study and how this will benefit your future, or are still exploring your options; your December newsletter explains a little more about Cass Business School.
You'll find a summary of the Undergraduate courses available, showing topics you would learn and where your degree could take you in your career. Plus, read about what its like to live in London; from ideas for exploring the diverse culture, to ways to live in London on a budget. See for yourself with a 'day-in-the-life' video from a 3rd year student. Read on more to see why you should choose Cass, or click here for help with applying.
12 Dec 2011
Why choose Cass?
For UK and International undergraduate students, Cass offers a world-class education, a high quality student experience and an excellent pathway to graduate employment, all based in the heart of the City of London.
Here are six great reasons for studying at Cass:
1. Highly ranked We have been ranked 1st in London and 3rd in the UK by the Guardian four years in a row. We’re very proud that we do well in plenty of league tables – particularly those that concentrate on universities who deliver a top quality student experience, and get their students into the best jobs at the best companies.
2. Our London location
If you want to play as hard as you work, where better than London? It is one of the world’s great cities, offering all you could ask for in terms of socialising, culture, entertainment and sport. If you want to earn a meaningful degree in a dynamic, world class location, Cass is the place for you.
3. Ties to the City of London
Our programmes are constantly evolving to meet the needs of an ever-changing business world. They are delivered within the context of a vibrant, diverse and multinational environment which is part of the City of London. Not only in terms of its location, but also in terms of the role we play as an intellectual hub for the City. Many of our academics and lecturers have worked in industry and continue to consult for corporate organisations, so you benefit from their first hand knowledge and business experience.
4. Teaching you real skills for the real world
Cass prides itself on teaching you in a way that means you will hit the ground running when you enter the workplace. We underpin your learning with the basics of theory but embed this with real life practices so you understand the way that things really work within organisations. We use case studies, real life scenarios and group work to give you a head start in the real world.
5. Our employability record
Cass students are focused on their careers – they know what they want to achieve and that Cass will help them get there. The reputation Cass students have built up with employers is impressive. The major banks such as Goldman Sachs and Barclays know that Cass students are highly selected, high achievers, with the right attitude – and a ready to go to work approach. That’s why Cass is a target institution for major recruiters and why many of our graduates find jobs straight away – some before they’ve finished their final year.
6. Our global perspective
Students from all over the world want a Cass degree – because they know that it takes them places. The changing nature of business is that it is global: to be successful you are going to have to know how business works across the globe, not just in London. The content of our degrees broadens your horizons, and working with your colleagues from places such as Singapore, The Netherlands and Russia will give you hard currency to take with you when you enter the workplace.
Our degree programmes
Our degrees range from general business and management to more specialist programmes such as Actuarial Science Investment and Financial Risk Management. All programmes provide the full scope of business skills and understanding, combined with in-depth knowledge of industry specific sectors.
General degrees:
BSc Accounting and Finance
Developed and operated in partnership with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and offering eight exemptions from their Associate Chartered Account (ACA) professional exams, this degree will prepare you for a career with the leading accountancy firms. In order to qualify as an qualified accountant, there are a number of professional exams you will need to take. The Cass course gives 8 of the 12 exemptions from the ACA exams, and Cass also provide tutorials to prepare for the remaining 4 exams. The course has great partnerships and links with the City, with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) delivering some modules, offering the ideal combination of a university education and a professional qualification.
BSc Business Studies
Ranked 1st in London, 3rd in the UK, this highly flexible and adapting to the changes in the economic climate and trends, this degree will equip you with the broad-based knowledge, skills and training for a successful career in the global business world. At Cass, our Business Studies course is well known for being rich in provision of problem solving skills, something that will set you apart with employers. We will equip you with those skills, both soft and technical, that employers most prize. Students who are interested in Business Studies aren’t afraid to look at the bigger picture, and have willingness to question. The degree allows specialise in either marketing or finance, and is highly practical in the use of real-life case studies. Students securing first time employment after graduating from BSc Business Studies receive an average salary of £27,500. Recent graduates have secured jobs with internationally recognised companies such as Goldman Sachs, Ernst & Young, and the BBC.
BSc Management
The Cass BSc Management degree focuses on developing the research, modelling and analysis skills required to make good decisions in contemporary organisations and businesses. In other words, the rigorous scientific principles of a BSc are applied to the practice of management. Our BSc Management degree will equip you with the skills and competencies to begin a career as a consultant or analyst with international management consultancies, banks and other global businesses. It will also equip you with the skills to start and manage your own business or give the edge to a smaller business by providing a better informed view of the consequences and implications of change. It also provides a good grounding for post-graduate studies in a range of areas.
BSc Management graduates seek rich and diverse roles in a wide range of industries. Typical roles for first-time employment include analyst, management consultancy, project work involving data analysis/trends, and the implementation of planning and control within a business context. Others will secure places with banks and leading organisations as part of graduate trainee programmes with banks and leading organisations such as IBM, Barclays Capital, Esso and Morgan Stanley, with some entering postgraduate study.
Specialist degrees:
BSc Actuarial Science
As the longest established Actuarial Science degree in England, and equips you with sound education in actuarial and financial studies. The degree focuses heavily around probability and modeling – what is the likelihood of something happening. This practice is then applied to the financial markets. The degree is ideal if you are naturally gifted at math’s, and enjoy modelling and probability - and asking 'what if?'
In order to qualify as an actuary, you will be required to pass the professional examinations of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries. Specific modules in all three years of the Cass degree give you the opportunity to earn exemptions from eight of the nine core technical stage modules and of a total of thirteen of these professional examinations.
The BSc Actuarial Science degree will prepare you to become an Actuary - but also gives a solid starting point for those wanting to use their skills in investment management, or financial analysis.
BSc Banking and International Finance
The innovative BSc Banking & International Finance degree equips you with the academic knowledge to operate in the increasingly competitive world of financial markets, and provides you with a broad and deep knowledge of financial management. BSc Banking and International Finance covers areas including risk management, mergers and acquisitions, and profitability in banks using a mixture of macro and micro analysis.
Teaching is much more vocational at Cass and students on the course will be expected to use real data in real situations, using theory but applying it with real skills.
The majority of graduates from BSc Banking & International Finance embark on exciting careers in the faced-paced world of global finance. Many will join investment banks and secure positions in trading, investment banking and sales, and will specialise in areas such as derivatives. Others will join brokerage houses.
Many graduates will also enter career paths in operations, consultancy and postgraduate study. On average, graduates from BSc Banking & International Finance can expect to earn up to £28,000 for their first year of employment.
BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management
This degree is the route to become a trader, a fund manager, a broker or analyst in any area of finance. With its strong practical approach, provides an in-depth understanding of investment and risk management practices, focusing on securities, buying, selling, trading, fund management, and hedge funds.
If you are interested in the BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management degree, it is likely that you have a very clear goal in mind about your future career. You should be confident, questioning, and curious about the world of banking and the financial markets - and want to make your mark with some of the square mile's top employers.
Demand for well qualified students in this area is high and the economic events of recent years have highlighted how lucrative a career in banking can be. Average starting salaries can start at £35,000 and recent employers include: Barclays Capital, BNP Paribas, Morgan Stanley and RBS.
To find our more, visit www.cass.city.ac.uk/undergraduate
Rewarding excellence
Cass Business School is recognising the exceptional academic performance of its undergraduates with scholarships of £2,000 a year for students from the UK and EU.A-level entry requirements at Cass are A*AA or above for BSc Accounting and Finance and BSc Actuarial Science and AAA or above for BSc courses in Banking and International Finance, Business Studies, Investment and Financial Risk Management, and Management (or equivalent).
Those from the UK and EU with these grades (or equivalent) will also be eligible for a Lord Mayor of London Scholarship of £2,000 a year for at least 3 years.
Richard Gillingwater CBE, Dean of Cass Business School, comments: "We believe that exceptional academic performance should be recognised and rewarded so we are very pleased to offer these scholarships. These Lord Mayor of London Scholarships will make it easier for the most able students, regardless of background or circumstance, to study at Cass."
For further information on the new scholarships please visit http://www.city.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/scholarships
Living in London
London is home to more international students then any other city in the world. More than 90,000 international students, from over 200 countries, study in London.
As one of the most dynamic, exciting and culturally diverse cities, London offers endless opportunities; you can be sure that you are always spoilt for choice, no matter who you are. Nowhere else will you be able to find such a colourful variety of things to do, places to visit and people to meet.
People from all over the world come together to experience a hugely diverse mix of art, literature, history, culture and international business, and you will have the opportunity to meet new and interesting people.
Discover new things about London on a daily basis, ranging from the vintage coffee shop around the corner to secluded places right in the City. However, if you want some time away from the hustle and bustle of the City, London still allows for some extent of isolation if needed, simply by sitting underneath a tree in Hyde Park in summer and reading a good book undisturbed.
London is also one of the world's best places to launch a career. Studying here can enable you to network and meet with successful, enthusiastic and extremely inspiring people, and there are numerous events and skill improving sessions which take place in the city.
The perceived cost of living in London is often a concern shared by many students, however London is a city for all tastes and budgets. It is possible to enjoy a great student and social life if you take advantage of the many reduced priced services and facilities.
Students can benefit from the range of generous discounts available in shops, theatres, restaurants and cinemas, and also receive a 30 per cent discount on all travel round London. Don’t forget that cultural sites such as museums and art galleries are free entry, and many nightclubs often hold student nights with discounted drinks deals.
If you want to study in an institution that is ranked 1st in London, then choose Cass.
Student life
Find out what life at Cass is really like - Kasper Hellberg, a 3rd Year BSc Investment and Financial Risk Management student shows you a typical day.
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