Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Management] From School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London

The BSc fromÊ provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be effective managers in a changing world.Ê

Students take modules in management, organisational behaviour, human resources management accounting, finance, managerial economics, marketing, international marketing, corporate governance, business ethics and corporate social responsibility, research methods and international business strategy, together with specialist modules that draw on SOASÕs knowledge of management and finance on Japan, China, Korea and Middle East and North African as well as optional language and cultural modules.

Why study Finance and Management at SOAS?

• we expertly apply theoretical concepts to real issues facing organisations operating in Asia, Africa, the Middle East and North Africa

• programmes are delivered by a multicultural and international teaching body, who regularly publish in top international journals

• you will develop an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy

• we are specialists in the delivery of languages. Your command of a language at SOAS will set you apart from graduates of other universities

• as the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade

• you will be able to flexibly structure your programme using our Open Options modules to take advantage of the expertise of our other departments

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Studying this programme will provide students with a firm grasp of management disciplines.

Skills gained include:

• a coherent and solid knowledge of management and finance, with direct reference to the Asian, Middle East and North African (MENA) regions

• a broad knowledge and understanding of the regional culture

• statistical and computing skills

• the ability to think laterally and employ critical reasoning

• analytical skills

• communication and presentation skills

Graduates from the Department have pursued successful careers in business, banking, consulting, media and other industries, especially in companies or organisations that operate in, or do business with Asian, Middle East and North African regions.

Graduates have gone on to work for a range of organisations including:

• Deloitte

• Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

• KPMG

• Euro Monitor International

• Santander

• Investec

• HM Treasury

• Western Securities Co. Ltd

• Nomura

• UBS

Types of roles that graduates have gone on to do include:

• Trainee Chartered Accountant

• Business Relationship Manager

• Financial Analyst

• Market Research Executive

• Management Consultant

• Vice-President

• Foreign Exchange Trading Business Manager

• Deputy Chief Executive Officer

• Events Manager