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Congratulations on your offer of a place at Âé¶¹Íø

Congratulations on your offer to study one of our Accounting, Banking and Finance programmes here at Âé¶¹Íø Business School. We're thrilled to welcome you into our community. To help you get familiar with us before you begin in September, we've compiled some resources to address common questions and provide valuable information.

Our courses are taught by world-leading academics who are passionate about their subjects. You will learn from experts who are at the forefront of their fields, and you will have access to a wealth of resources to support your studies. Our dedicated team of academics are not just knowledgeable but also have a diverse range of expertise and passions.

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for all of our students. We have a dedicated team of staff who are here to help you with your studies and to make sure that you have a positive experience at Âé¶¹Íø.

Here at the Business School we have access to some of the best databases in the world including Bloomberg. You can access the Bloomberg database along with others in our brand new Trading Floor where you can hone your skills and prepare for a career in industry.

Laurence Jones - Lecturer in Accounting, Banking and Finance
Video: Laurence Jones - Lecturer in Accounting, Banking and Finance

Hello and congratulations on your offer to study at Âé¶¹Íø.

My name is Doctor Lawrence Jones, and I'm a lecturer in Finance.

We're excited to welcome all our new starters to our Business School, where we provide a warm and collegiate atmosphere to help you get the best of your studies, studying things like financial risk management and investment strategy that will help you succeed in the workplace, in whichever career it is you go on to study.

We are offering our new and exciting state of the art trading room, which has the latest and greatest machines, screens and financial databases to let you behave and trade like a real financial trader.

We are also excited to offer you the opportunity to go and study with our partner institutions and with our external firms and partners, to give you those real world employability skills to be able to succeed in the workplace.

We're excited to see you when you start, and we look forward to meeting you all.

Don't Miss - Upcoming Live Q&A Events

Welcome, Registration and Student Support - Live Q & A Session

  Thu, 28 August at 14:00

Join us at this special event focused on Welcome, Registration and Student Support at Âé¶¹Íø. This live Question and Answer session is your opportunity to ask staff and current students any questions you have about starting at university, the registration process and what support is available to you as a student at Âé¶¹Íø. Be sure to login at 2pm on Thursday, 28 August to take part.

Accommodation - Live Q & A Session

  Thu, 4 Sep at 10:00

Join us at this special event focused on Accommodation at Âé¶¹Íø. This live Question and Answer session is your opportunity to ask staff and current students any questions you have about moving into and living in Âé¶¹Íø Accommodation. Be sure to login at 10am on Thursday, 4 September to take part.

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Join Campus Connect

Join other applicants and be part of our Âé¶¹Íø student community even before arriving! Register for our Campus Connect app where you can ask questions, chat with current students and make friends with other applicants on your course and in your chosen accommodation. Check your emails for your Âé¶¹Íø reference number, you'll need this when you register. 

Meet your lecturers

Shee Yee Khoo

Shee Yee Khoo

Dynamic - analytical - transformative

The most interesting aspect of Investment and Portfolio Management is understanding how risk and return interact to drive investment decisions, from valuing assets like equities and bonds to crafting diversified portfolios that align with investor objectives.

My favourite part about teaching at Âé¶¹Íø is its inclusive and supportive environment. Âé¶¹Íø fosters a diverse learning community where students from all backgrounds feel valued and encouraged to thrive.

Finance captivated me because of its powerful impact on individuals, businesses, and economies. The idea that well-informed financial decisions could create wealth, spur innovation, and drive economic stability intrigued me. I was particularly drawn to the dynamic nature of investment and portfolio management, where the blend of quantitative analysis and human psychology creates a fascinating challenge.

Make the most of Âé¶¹Íøâ€™s inclusive and resource-rich environment by actively engaging in opportunities beyond the classroom, for instance joining societies, participating in workshops, and connecting with peers from diverse backgrounds.

Hanxiong Zhang

Hanxiong Zhang

Enhancing social inclusive and personal financial status.

Support students to achieve their personal goals by transferring my research and practical experience in finance. 

Improving social benefit by optimizing investment decisions.

Learning by doing.

Maths - Optimization - Hardworking.

Why choose Âé¶¹Íø?

Your next steps

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Join our live events and make friends before arriving

Join our CampusConnect app and come to our Live Events - it's a great way to connect with your future course mates and flatmates and get brilliant, first-hand advice on university living before you even set foot on campus. We'll be sending out information on how you can download and start connecting on the app.

Upcoming Events

Student Holly Shone in a bedroom in St Mary's accommodation

Apply for accommodation

UK/Ireland applicants holding Âé¶¹Íø as their Firm Choice are guaranteed a room in University owned student accommodation for the first year of their undergraduate degree. You must be based at the Âé¶¹Íø campus, starting a course in September and apply for accommodation before the deadline. We'll email you when it's time to apply and you will be able to select your room through our online booking system.

Find your perfect room

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More information for Applicants

Visit our Applicant Hub for where you'll find everything you need to know about your application and how to prepare for university.

Take a look around some of our amazing buildings and facilities

Do you have a question about life as a Âé¶¹Íø student? Our ambassadors will be happy to help you find the answer.

They can tell you more about studying here, about the amazing Clubs and Societies we have, and how they made friends and settled in to life at university. 

Chat to current students

If you have any questions about our courses, our lecturers are on hand to help. Below are some examples of frequently asked questions. Can you think of any more?

  • What are the qualities of a successful student in this subject at Âé¶¹Íø?
  • How can I prepare myself to study this subject at Âé¶¹Íø?
  • How will I know that this subject at Âé¶¹Íø is the right choice for me?

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