UK Distance Learning Business Management (Finance) Degree.

The Fundamentals of Financial Services module is part of the distance learning BA (Hons) Business Management (Finance) course.

The distance learning BA (Hons) Business Management (Finance) course allows you to study for a business degree through convenient and cost-effective home study. The course is structured in small, manageable modules, to gain an honours degree you need to complete 18 modules.

The Fundamentals of Financial Services module will give you a clear understanding of the various techniques used in financial decision making - as well as a greater knowledge of the principles of management accounting. As well as forming part of the home study BA (Hons) Business Management (Finance) course, the Fundamentals of Financial Services module is also available to study on a standalone basis as part of your personal development.

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Fundamentals of Financial Services

What makes up the structure, characteristics and functions of a financial system? Find out through this module. You'll examine ways of measuring the different types of financial activity and distinguishing stock/flow measures. You'll look in detail at topics such as the functions and users of the financial system, the risk and return elements of different financial products, and the functions of both deposit- and non deposit-taking institutions.

Key Topics

In this module you will cover a range of topics including:

>Functions and users of the financial system
>The structure of financial systems: market and intermediaries
>The financial system and the real economy
>Measuring financial activity: stocks and flows
>Describing financial products: risk and return
>Functions of Depo

Assessment

There are a number of assessments that you complete as part of your coursework and forward to your academic tutor for grading and comments.

You'll also take a summative assessment at the end of your module. Exam venues are located across the UK and exams take place twice a year. Please note that there are additional assessment fees for each module.