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BSc in Corporate Finance

Everyone would like to know how to make successful business decisions, but only a few know which numbers to look at and which trends to follow to really make one.

This double degree programme of studies between IBS (Hungary) and The University of Buckingham (UK), delivered in Budapest, covers the core knowledge and skills related to your programme using an interactive and practice-oriented approach to teaching and learning in small groups, and it also includes the UpSkill programme, our HR award-winning employability skills development framework as part of your studies.


General info

February 2027 September 2027
Duration of programme 6 semesters 6 semesters
Starting date February and September February and September
Degree awarded by The University of Buckingham and IBS The University of Buckingham and IBS
Common first year Yes Yes
Work placement available Yes Yes
Study abroad available Yes Yes
Campus Budapest Budapest
Admission criteria • Secondary school leaving certificate
AND
• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent*
• Secondary school leaving certificate
AND• IELTS 6.0 or equivalent*
Language of tuition English English

* i.e.: TOEFL 72, GCSE English, Duolingo 105 etc. Please find further details here

Fees and Deadlines

Tuition fees and the application deadline can be found at the following link.

Corporate Finance

The established Corporate Finance specialisation focuses on how businesses manage financial resources, make investment decisions, assess financial performance and create long-term enterprise value.

Students gain expertise in corporate financial strategy, financial reporting, business accounting, capital allocation, banking and risk management. The pathway develops the analytical and decision-making capabilities required in corporate financial functions and advisory services.

Potential career opportunities

Corporate Financial Analyst, Financial Controller, Corporate Banking Analyst, Treasury Analyst, Financial Planning & Analysis Specialist, Risk Analyst or Corporate Finance Consultant.

Why Choose Corporate Finance at IBS?

Two specialisations, one strong financial foundation: Choose between managing corporate financial decisions and managing investment portfolios and wealth.

Finance meets technology: Develop practical knowledge of financial data analysis, IT and AI applications in finance, modern financial services and digital assets.

Investment and risk expertise: Understand financial markets, banking, investment principles and the relationship between financial opportunities and risk.

Business and strategic thinking: Combine financial expertise with management, economics, business law, data literacy and strategic decision-making.

Personalised learning: Students can tailor their education through 10 credits of finance electives, including options such as Venture Financing, Modern Financial Services and Advanced Financial Accounting.

Practical, career-focused education: The six-semester, 180-credit programme concludes with Research Skills for Business Projects and a 20-credit Final Year Challenge, allowing students to apply their knowledge to complex business and financial problems.

Who Is This Programme For?

The programme is ideal for ambitious, analytical and business-minded students interested in finance, investments, financial markets, banking and technology.

Whether students aspire to work in corporate finance, international banking, private banking, investment management, financial consulting or fintech, the programme provides the financial foundation and specialised expertise to help them pursue their goals.

Curriculum

Please find the curriculum here.*

* IBS reserves the right to change the curriculum.

Programme Specification

Please find the programme specification here.

Degree Sample

Please find the degree sample here.

"IBS puts a high emphasis on practice-based teaching which is a great plus."

Péter Juhász, Hungary, BSc student