Program Overview

Introduction to the BSc (Hons) International Business and Finance Program

The BSc (Hons) International Business and Finance program at the University of Essex is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of international business practices and finance. The program is taught at the Essex Business School, which is renowned for its expertise in international business and finance.

Overview of the Program

The program is a three-year full-time course, with the option to take a placement year or study abroad. The course is designed to enable students to study a wide range of modules in all areas of international business and finance. In the first year, students will cover the fundamentals of business, including entrepreneurship, economics, accounting, finance, management, and marketing. In the second and final year, students will have a mixture of compulsory and optional modules to make the degree their own.

Course Structure

The course structure is designed to provide students with a flexible and comprehensive education in international business and finance. The program includes the following components:

• Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• New Venture Creation
• Business Economics
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Foundations of Modern Marketing
• Professional and Academic Development

Modules

The program includes a range of modules, including:

• Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• New Venture Creation
• Business Economics
• Introduction to International Business
• Introduction to Business Analytics
• Foundations of Modern Marketing
• Professional and Academic Development
• Behavioural Finance
• Portfolio Analysis
• The International Business Environment
• Business Research Methods
• Professional and Academic Development 2
• Research Project - International Business and Finance
• Business Strategy
• International Human Resource Management
• Risk Management and Financial Institutions
• Options and Futures
• Career Skills in Business

Placement Year

On a placement year, students gain relevant work experience within an external business or organisation, giving them a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing them with key contacts within the industry.

Year Abroad

On the year abroad, students have the opportunity to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden their degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that they are mature, adaptable, and organised.

Teaching and Assessment

Undergraduate students at the Department of Essex Business School typically have 12 hours of teaching time per week. Teaching includes a combination of lectures, seminars, and computer-based lab sessions. Modules are delivered by experts in the field as well as guest speakers. Assessment is through traditional methods of end-of-year exams and multiple-choice questions in class tests and essays, as well as more innovative and creative assessments.

Fees and Funding

The home/UK fee is Ł9,790 per year, and the international fee is Ł22,600 per year. Fees will increase for each academic year of study. There may be scholarships, bursaries, or discounts available to help with the cost of the course.

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the program include:

• GCSE: Mathematics C/4
• A-levels: BBB - BBC or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 2 full A-levels
• BTEC: DDM - DMM or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of the equivalent of 2 full A-levels
• IB: 30 - 29 points in the IB Diploma or 120 - 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of 2 Higher Level subjects
• English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall, or specified score in another equivalent test

International and EU Entry Requirements

The University of Essex accepts a wide range of qualifications from applicants studying in the EU and other countries. International students who do not meet the English language or academic requirements for direct admission to this degree can prepare and gain entry through a pathway course at the University of Essex International College.