Overview
In this Masters programme, you will examine key issues from both a business and economic perspective. You will observe how multinational corporations leverage financial markets when seeking to exploit international business opportunities. Additionally, you will study the management challenges presented, and the relevance of these to financial and capital markets. The International Business and Finance degree is offered by the University of Reading.
You will gain an understanding of the international business environment and its competitive and investment climate. Using frameworks and methodologies, you will also investigate the interaction between firm strategies, economic policies and the changing international environment.
Continuing your career
After graduating from this postgraduate course, you may follow a variety of career paths in finance or general management. This could be working for a range of employers such as large corporations or multinational enterprises, banks, securities companies or government agencies.
You will learn the necessary skills and knowledge to build a career in finance. This includes roles in multinational enterprises, government agencies or financial institutions.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Financial Markets
- Securities, Futures and Options
- Fixed Income and Equity Investments
- Quantitative Methods for Finance
- International Strategic Management
- Study and Research Skills: Sources, Methods, and Practice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before , International
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Business Administration Finance International Business View 902 other Masters in Business Administration in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Full transcripts of all degree programmes taken. If these are not in English, a certified translation into English is required.
- An English language certificate (for example IELTS or TOEFL)
- Contact details for two academic/professional references.
- Statement of purpose.
- A copy of your passport (for international students).
Tuition Fee
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International
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
17600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17600 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Reading
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.