Why study this course?
Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Maybe you’re keen to work in finance or business operations? This degree will teach you the ins and outs of business, finance and economics to help you prepare for a successful career in a range of business and finance related roles.
On top of learning key theories and economic issues, you’ll be shown how to use the Bloomberg financial data software system that’s used on trading floors across the globe. We also make sure you have opportunities to learn from and network with industry experts.
More about this course
This Economics, Finance and International Business course is designed to give you a broad but in-depth understanding of business theory and know-how, so you can go on to build an exciting career in a range of business or finance roles.
You’ll study everything from finance and economics, through to business operations, risk management, capital markets, innovation and business strategy.
Along with the support from the lecturers, you’ll learn how to analyse economic and financial data in our Bloomberg room, using the Bloomberg software system that’s widely used on trade floors around the world. You’ll also become familiar with other tools and packages such as Eviews, Stata, SPSS and Business Simulation.
This degree also covers the changing world of business, focusing on the impact of Brexit and other global debates on trade.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course.
Modular structure
The modules listed below are for the academic year 2022/23 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.
Year 1 modules include:
Business Law and Ethics (core, 15 credits)
Data Science, Research and Analysis (core, 15 credits)
Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions (core, 15 credits)
Managing People in Organisations (core, 15 credits)
Principles of Macroeconomics (core, 15 credits)
Principles of Microeconomics (core, 15 credits)
Understanding and Managing Data (core, 15 credits)
Understanding the Business and Economic Environment (core, 15 credits)
Year 2 modules include:
Applied Macroeconomics (core, 15 credits)
Applied Microeconomics (core, 15 credits)
International Business (core, 15 credits)
Investment (core, 15 credits)
Principles of Finance (core, 15 credits)
Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis (core, 15 credits)
Creating a Winning Business 1 (alternative core, 15 credits)
Learning through Work (alternative core, 15 credits)
Developing Inclusive Organisations (option, 15 credits)
Sustainability, Business and Responsibility (option, 15 credits)
Year 3 modules include:
Development Economics (core, 15 credits)
Dissertation (core, 30 credits)
Financial Instruments (core, 15 credits)
Financial and Economic Modelling (core, 15 credits)
International Banking (core, 15 credits)
Practising Business Strategy (with simulation) (core, 15 credits)
Financial Engineering (option, 15 credits)
Issues in Labour Markets (option, 15 credits)
Personal Finance (option, 15 credits)
Professional Experience Year Placement (option, 30 credits)
Where this course can take you
This course aims to open doors to various roles for our graduates. Alumni have secured jobs in international companies and the public sector, chosen to specialise in postgraduate study, or even decided to start their own business.
After successfully completing this degree, you’ll not only have an in-depth understanding of each area of business, but also be able to interpret and analyse key data. You’ll understand economic, finance and business theory and be able to make sound business decisions based on this knowledge.
