The world’s economy is becoming increasingly global and individuals who understand the international context of business and finance are in high demand.
By studying international business and finance, students will be able to consider how these disciplines are affected by globalization and how businesses, markets, people and information interconnect across borders.
BSc International Business and Finance is taught at Essex Business School where their finance courses have 91% student satisfaction; they are ranked 20th nationally for overall student satisfaction in finance. Instructors use real-world case studies to apply theory to business practice and develop students' capacity to analyse statistics and make sound business decisions. Ethical business underpins all of the teaching, so students will graduate with an understanding of their responsibility to their investors, their staff and the wider world.
The programs first year ensures students develop a solid foundation in accounting and finance for business, the business life-cycle and how multi-nationals manage their core business functions, such as marketing and HR. Students also benefit from additional training in numerical skills, to build their confidence in handling financial data sets. In the final year, students have the opportunity to put their knowledge into practice by completing an in depth, independent research project or dissertation. This gives students the chance to further develop vital employability skills in areas of research, project management and critical thinking.
Students can decide to enhance their career opportunities by opting for a placement year. This four-year course enables students to gain valuable work experience for one year with a business, giving them a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing them with key contacts within the industry. The degree content will remain the same as the three-year course. The Essex Business School Placements Manager can offer support throughout the process of researching, applying and interviewing for placements. However, it is the students' responsibility to apply, prepare for and secure their own role.
The BSc International Business and Finance curriculum taught at University of Essex embeds transferable employment skills in analysis, critical thinking, presentation and communication across all modules.
