Finance (International Business)

Prepare for a career in the fast-paced financial industry – and examine the interrelationships between finance and the global economy – with our BSc Finance (International Business) degree.

Recent changes in finance – including the emergence of financial technology and the focus on sustainability – have necessitated changes throughout the industry. Additionally, globalisation has led to the growing significance of multinational firms – spanning multiple countries and industries – and the consequent need to manage business operations in an increasingly complex environment.

Develop the key skills and knowledge to meet these changes head-on, as you gain a deep understanding of finance and the financial services industry.

Experts from from Henley Business School will introduce you to the:

- fundamental principles of accounting, finance and economics

- quantitative techniques of finance

- role of finance in business and society

- ethics required to work in the finance industry.

As your studies progress, you’ll gain deeper knowledge of the core concepts in:

- portfolio management

- financial modelling

- corporate finance

- management accounting

- information handling

- business strategy.

You’ll learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, practical workshops, and self-guided study. This will provide the opportunity to discuss subject materials in an in-depth way with your lecturers and fellow students.

The University of Reading is a CFA partner university. Within this partnership, a number of scholarships are offered towards CFA exams (partial fee reduction) for which students can apply.

Choose BSc Finance (International Business) at Henley Business School
- Ranked in the top 25 in the UK for Accounting and Finance (23rd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024).

- Triple-accredited status from the UK, European and US accrediting bodies (AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB).

For more information, please visit the programme page: https://www.reading.ac.uk/ready-to-study/study/subject-area/business-and-management-accounting-and-finance-ug/bsc-finance-international-business