Finance (International Business), BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our BSc Finance (International Business) with Placement Year degree explores the connections between finance and the global economy, offering hands-on real-world experience. In response to evolving trends like financial technology and sustainability, as well as the rise of multinational firms, this four-year programme equips students with essential skills in accounting, finance, economics, quantitative techniques, business ethics, and the role of finance in society. As studies advance, you'll delve into portfolio management, financial modelling, corporate finance, management accounting, information handling, and business strategy through lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study.The University of Reading, via Henley Business School, is a CFA partner, providing scholarships for CFA exams and holding triple accreditation (AMBA, EQUIS, AACSB). Ranked 23rd in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024), the course includes a third-year placement to apply skills in a professional setting, with support for securing opportunities. For details, visit the programme page.

The following modules have been approved in principle for delivery in 2025/26. Please note that as part of our current curriculum improvement process, all modules require final University approval and may be subject to change. Core modules for this course: Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers; Introductory Quantitative Techniques for Business and Finance; Ethics in Investment Management; Financial Modelling; Strategy and International Business. The University cannot guarantee that all optional modules will be available to all students who may wish to take them. Further information about the content of final approved modules will be available in the summer of 2024. We suggest that you regularly revisit our course page during this time to ensure you have the most up-to-date information regarding the modules offered on this programme. Check our website for more details about the course structure.