BSc (Hons) Banking and Finance (Dual)
Programme Overview
- Degree: Bachelor of Banking & International Finance (Awarded by British University Vietnam)
*Option for dual award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) Banking and Finance (Awarded by Manchester Metropolitan University and British University Vietnam) - Programme duration: 3 years (Full-time)
- Location: BUV Campus, Ecopark, Hanoi
- Timetable: Student’s timetable will be sent to BUV student’s emails prior to the commencement date of each semester
This programme is subject to validation.
Career-Ready Banking & Finance Education
Teaching excelence
Strong Industry Links and Opportunities
Delivered 100% in English
- Career-Focused Learning: The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers in the financial sector, from commercial banking and investment management to risk analysis and financial planning. Industry links and placement opportunities provide real-world exposure and enhance employability.
- Strong Academic and Professional Foundation: Starting with fundamentals in finance and investment, you’ll progress to advanced topics such as risk management, commercial lending, and sustainable financial decision-making.
- State-of-the-Art Learning Environment: You will gain practical experience using advanced financial tools and resources, developing technical expertise that mirrors professional practice in the industry.
- Industry Insight and Connections: Learn directly from research-active academics and experienced finance professionals. Guest lectures, networking events, and partnerships with leading employers—from global institutions to local start-ups—will connect your studies to real industry practice.
- Ethical and Sustainable Finance Skills: Beyond technical expertise, the programme develops your critical thinking and ethical awareness, equipping you to address real-world challenges such as financial risk, regulation, and sustainable investment.
Course Structure 
Year 1 
Year 2
Year 2 Foundations of Career Readiness
Business Law
Fundamentals of Finance and Investment
Financial Analytics and Economics
Banking, Sustainability, Regulation and Ethics
Year 3 
Year 4
This module will equip students with a greater ability to communicate through writing, and speaking, as well as enhance their receptive skills with reading and listening. Overall, students will learn key foundational skills in academic English and develop a greater ability to use English in both formal and informal settings. The aim of this course is to build a strong foundation for students to extend towards more specialist, academic forms of English usage and comprehension.
This module helps you develop the 'soft skills' needed for career planning and making future career choices. It covers personal development (such as strengths, resilience, and learning styles) and professional development, focusing on skills to prepare for future employment.
This module introduces you to the key aspects of financial planning, such as managing personal finances, handling debt and understand taxes (income, capital gains, inheritance, and national insurance). Financial planning is important for anyone making financial decisions due to the growing complexity of the increasing debt reliance, numerous investment options and the need to plan for retirement. You will also explore different pension schemes and insurance products, including life, health, and general insurance.
In this module, you will use financial analysis tools to create a pitchbook for clients in a real-world investment banking setting. You will gain an understanding of key concepts in mergers and acquisitions, as well as equity and fixed income issuance. By the end of the module, you will be able to conduct financial research and make recommendations to clients.
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Employability
The Banking and Finance programme prepares students with the skills and readiness for:
- Domestic and international banks operating in Vietnam
- Global financial institutions and investment firms
- Corporate finance departments across industries
- Start-ups and fintech companies in the digital economy
Upon completion of the programme, students are equipped with the skills to pursue positions such as:
- Financial analyst
- Banking associate / relationship manager
- Risk management specialist
- Investment or portfolio analyst
- Corporate finance officer
- Wealth and financial planning advisor
Admission requirements
Requirements to the BUV Award
1. Academic Requirements: Graduated high school or equivalent.
2. English Language Requirements: IELTS: 4.5 overall (no less than 4.0 in any section) or equivalent.
Requirements to the Manchester Metropolitan University Award
1. Academic Requirements: (one of the following)
- Successful completion of BUV Year 1.
- Successful completion of BUV Pathway to University.
- Successful completion of Year 1 of a Vietnamese Bachelor’s degree, in a relevant subject area.
- Other qualifications that meet entry requirements for each course that are listed on website of Manchester Metropolitan University.
2. English Language Requirements: (one of the following)
- IELTS: 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in any section) or equivalent.
- Complete BUV UNIPATH 3.
Fees & Financial Aid
Financial Aid
The British University Vietnam (BUV) scholarship fund was established in 2018 with the goal of giving students the opportunity to study UK undergraduate and graduate programmes in an international learning environment. With an aim to improve and increase accessibility to high-quality education, BUV has officially launched the fund valued at 150 billion VND in 2024 with hundreds of scholarships and financial aid made available.
You can visit our Scholarship page to find out more and check your eligibility
