Undergraduate Finance & Financial Markets

Summer School modules are designed to be intensive, intellectually stimulating short courses. They are taught by King’s academics in academic disciplines where King's has expertise. Classes are highly international, giving students an opportunity to collaborate with peers from all around the globe.

Each module consists of 150 study hours, comprising 45 hours of intensive synchronous and asynchronous teaching, independent study and group work and is examined to university standards. Comparable to an in-semester 15-credit King’s undergraduate module and therefore typically awarded 3-4 US credits or 7.5 ECTS, many summer students ask their home institution to award them external credit for their King's summer module to use towards their degree programme when they return home.

Distilled from our BSc in Accounting and Finance, this undergraduate summer module, delivered by King’s Business School, has been carefully designed for those with limited or no background in studying finance but who possess a deep passion for the topic and wish to get up to speed. Over ten days, we will guide you through some of the most important concepts in finance. To ensure you can apply what you have learned in a practical context, you will be required to work in teams to formulate and present an acquisition plan to buy a company. Each day, we'll introduce you to some of the most vital concepts in finance, from valuing a company through projecting and modelling its future value, to reviewing how your deal will be financed and structured.

The course aims to focus on an interactive, engaging, and practical approach to learning about finance. We'll use real-world case studies, simulations, and experiments to enhance your learning as you develop an acquisition plan. Our goal is that by the course's conclusion, you'll feel confident in taking your newly acquired finance knowledge into further studies and a wide range of future careers.

By the end of the module, the students will be able to demonstrate intellectual, transferable and practicable skills appropriate to a Level 4 (equivalent to a first-year undergraduate) finance module and will be able to demonstrate the following subject specific skills:

• Financial Analysis and Valuation: You will learn how to assess the current value of a company and project its future value. This involves understanding and applying key financial concepts, such as cash flow analysis, profit and loss assessments, and understanding market trends.

• Strategic Planning and Decision Making: The task of formulating and presenting an acquisition plan will equip students with skills in strategic planning. This includes identifying potential acquisition targets, analysing their suitability within wider strategic goals, and planning how to integrate them into the existing business structure.

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Recognising the value of global collaboration and benefiting from King’s global appeal, this part of the module enhances your skills in working within international teams. Through hands-on group activities, you'll experience the nuances of cross-cultural interactions, adapt to diverse communication approaches, and address potential challenges arising from cultural variances. As a result, you'll fortify your global mindset, crucial for thriving in today's interconnected finance world.

The King's College London Undergraduate Summer School is open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree programme. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.

Entry requirements

• Open to students who are currently, or have been, enrolled in an undergraduate degree. We also welcome applications from professionals who have substantial relevant experience in their chosen subject area.
• Minimum grade requirement of 2:1 degree equivalent. See International grade equivalents on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
• English language requirement of at least level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR). See full English Language requirements on our Undergraduate Summer School homepage, under Entry requirements.
• Minimum age at the start of the course is 18 years old.

Quiz (50%), Report (40%), Presentation (10%) - to be confirmed by the academic.

Taught on-campus any time between the hours of 9am and 6pm from Monday to Friday.

*Early application discount: prices apply for applications received by 23:59 GMT on 14 February 2025. Subject to availability at the time of application. From 15 February 2025, the standard 2025 tuition fees apply.

As per the fees listed above, booking two sessions receives a discount. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with other discounts of promotions. Subject to availability at the time of application.

Suggested course combinations:

• Business & Management
• Marketing in the Digital Era

More information on our fees, entry requirements and residential package can be found on the Undergraduate Summer School homepage.

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