International Business and Finance
UCAS Code: NN13
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B. Statistics can be accepted but only when studied alongside Physics and/or Economics
Access to HE Diploma
Distinction in at least 15 level 3 Mathematics Units.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
M2 in Mathematics
Extended Project
In recognition of the excellent preparation that the Extended Project Qualification provides to students for University study, we now include achievement in the EPQ as part of a formal offer. Eligible applicants would receive two offers, our usual offer plus an alternative offer of a B in the EPQ and one grade lower in their A level subjects
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English at grade B (or 5)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
5 in one of the following subjects: Standard level Mathematics Standard level Mathematics: analysis and approaches Standard level Mathematics: applications and interpretations
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3 in Mathematics
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B also required. Statistics can be accepted but only when studied alongside Physics and/or Economics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A level or AS level Mathematics at grade B also required. Statistics can be accepted but only when studied alongside Physics and/or Economics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Mathematics at grade B
Scottish Higher
Mathematics at grade B
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
The Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate will be accepted in lieu of one A Level at the grade achieved, except Mathematics.
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About this course
This innovative degree can enable you to secure a career in the expanding fields of international business and finance.
This multidisciplinary degree provides an in-depth understanding of the interrelationships between the areas of finance and the global economy.
One of the hallmarks of globalisation is the growing significance of multinational firms that span multiple countries and industries, and the consequent need to manage business operations in this increasingly complex environment. This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to understand these changes and to manage the international business and finance activities of an organisation.
This degree examines issues from both a business and economic perspective. You will enhance your skills in communications, information handling, and analysis of context and cases in development.
It is a unique undergraduate degree in the UK with a thorough and balanced curriculum with regards to both disciplines.
Globalisation has led to the growing significance of multinational firms that span multiple countries and industries, and the consequent need to manage business operations in this increasingly complex environment.
This course equips you with the knowledge to understand these changes and uses this information to effectively progress your career.You will enhance your skills in communications, information handling, and analysis of context and cases in development.
It prepares you for a wide range of roles, primarily within banking and financial organisations worldwide, as well as the finance operations of large multinationals.
Visit the Henley Business School website for more information about this course.
**Careers**
A degree from Henley Business School is respected internationally and can provide a route into many areas, including accounting and professional services, banking, consultancy, finance, human resources, IT, investment banking, marketing, operations and, of course, general management.
We recognise that undergraduate study is an important investment in your future career and we are therefore very proud of our outstanding graduate employment record, reflected in our consistently strong performance in the university league tables.
Modules
Sample modules may include:
• Introduction to management accounting
• Introductory quantitative techniques for business and finance
• Financial modelling/career management skills
• Introductory international financial accounting
• Corporate finance
Check our website for more details of the course structure.
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Top job areas of graduates
What do graduate employment figures really tell you?The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
Finance
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This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
What do graduate employment figures really tell you?Over 2,000 students graduated with a degree in finance in 2015, and a sign of the strength of the finance industry, numbers are on the up. Over half of finance graduates go into the finance industry, with accountancy and financial advice roles particularly popular. It's also quite common for finance graduates to go into jobs which require you to take more training and gain professional qualifications — finance graduates who take further study are more likely to be studying accountancy than finance. About a third of graduates start their careers in London - but Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham are other popular locations for finance graduates to work.
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Finance
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£43k
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