program description

examine complex foreign investment decisions, and drivers for strategic change in an international setting. this course is designed for those seeking an advantage in the competitive international financial job market, who wish to build a robust and deep understanding of business, management and financial principles, through both practical application and relevant theory.  

de montfort university will teach students about how financial markets operate, and how they are linked with the global economy. through examination of the wider financial policy environment, students will learn how this can affect organisations internationally. this course will teach students to look at company accounts from both the shareholder and the company perspectives, and study share price fluctuations, to understand the process and potential impact on the value of a business.

learning will take place in a supportive, diverse environment. de montfort university staff and students come from many different countries and bring together a plethora of international and related business experience. by combining international business with finance, this course is ideal for those with an interest in forging a career in the banking sector. 

key features:

• students will be taught by academics with international reputations for research and teaching in business and finance. de montfort university academics have backgrounds in professional sectors and research all of which will influence and support students' learning.  
• gain valuable industry insight, with guest lectures from prominent industry professionals who bring personal experiences and knowledge to students' learning.
• during one of the assessments. students will take part in a state-of-the-art, computer driven business simulation exercise. 
• this course offers a carefully selected range of optional modules allowing students to tailor the course to their career aspirations, be that launching a small business or growing an established company.