International Business and Finance MSc

MSc will give you the edge as you prepare for a lucrative international management career in an era of rapid globalisation. Taking a truly multidisciplinary approach, the MSc brings together disciplines such as economics, international business strategy, finance and behavioural finance. You will explore crucial questions surrounding international trade, global financial markets, regulation, pricing, how to evaluate financial performance, the psychology of financial decision making and the importance of interest rates and exchange rates for international business.

How you are assessed

Our wide-ranging coursework assessment methods are designed to enhance your transferable skills. They may include:

• essays, strategy documents and international business analysis reports
• computer-based assignments
• evaluation of Bloomberg information on international markets and organisations
• portfolios of relevant work
• presentations and videos

Careers

The MSc International Business and Finance is your stepping stone to an exciting range of global career opportunities in fields such as risk management, consultancy, export finance, investment management and foreign exchange services.

You will be ideally placed to join the management and financial analyst training programmes of major international companies, trade and investment corporations or financial institutions. You will already have much of the knowledge you need to gain further professional qualifications while taking your career forward within these organisations.

You could also pursue a career in international trade government agencies, international business consultancies or firms involved in business process outsourcing. And you will find equally rewarding opportunities with SMEs, such as helping a small-scale exporting company to grow. You will also gain PGCert and PGDip awards in this course.