Finance (International Business), BSc (Hons), with study abroad

Our BSc Finance (International Business) with Study Year Abroad degree explores the connections between finance and the global economy, while enhancing skills through an overseas study experience. Recent developments, such as financial technology and sustainability, alongside globalisation's impact on multinational firms, have created a more complex business landscape. This four-year programme equips students with essential knowledge in finance and the financial services sector, including core principles of accounting, economics, quantitative techniques, and ethics.As studies advance, you'll delve into topics like portfolio management, financial modelling, corporate finance, management accounting, information handling, and business strategy. Delivered via lectures, seminars, workshops, and independent study, the course fosters in-depth discussions. The University of Reading, a CFA partner, offers scholarships for CFA exams and holds top rankings, including 23rd in the UK for Accounting and Finance (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2024) and triple accreditation from AMBA, EQUIS, and AACSB. Core modules include Introductory Securities and Markets, Ethics in Investment Management, and others, subject to approval. Visit the programme page for more details.

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: Introductory Securities and Markets; Ethics in Investment Management; Business in Practice: Accounting for Managers; Portfolio Management; Global Ethics for International Management. 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.