Masters in International Business and Finance

Program Overview

The Masters in International Business and Finance program at Henley Business School equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the interrelationships between finance and the global economy. Through a combination of core and optional modules, students develop practical skills and knowledge in areas such as international strategic management, investments, and multinational enterprise strategy. The program prepares graduates for careers in multinational corporations, financial institutions, and other organizations operating in the global marketplace.

Program Outline

The program focuses on developing practical skills and knowledge, enabling students to examine key issues from both a business and economic viewpoint. Graduates will be prepared for careers in multinational corporations, financial institutions, and other organizations operating in the global marketplace.

Outline:

• The program is structured around a core curriculum and a range of optional modules, allowing students to tailor their studies to their individual interests and career goals.
• Core modules cover key topics such as international strategic management, investments, financial securities and markets, international business environment, and multinational enterprise strategy and performance.
• Optional modules provide students with the opportunity to specialize in areas such as entrepreneurship, managing transformation, fixed income cash and derivative markets, research project, international business project, advanced finance theory with empirical applications, stock index futures, algorithmic and high frequency trading, and alternative investments and structured products.
• The program also includes a pre-masters course suite, which offers students the opportunity to refresh their knowledge and skills in finance and business before starting their studies.
• The program is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, workshops, and individual study.
• Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including coursework, examinations, and a dissertation or project.

Assessment:

• The program uses a variety of assessment methods, including:
• Coursework: This may include essays, case studies, presentations, and group projects.
• Examinations: These are typically written exams, but may also include oral exams or take-home assignments.
• Dissertation or project: This is a major piece of independent research, which is typically worth 20-30 credits.

Teaching:

• The program is taught by a team of experienced academics and practitioners.
• The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:
• Lectures: These provide students with an overview of key concepts and theories.
• Tutorials: These provide students with the opportunity to discuss the material covered in lectures in more detail.
• Workshops: These provide students with the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in lectures and tutorials to real-world problems.
• Individual study: This allows students to consolidate their learning and prepare for assessments.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program are well-prepared for careers in a variety of sectors, including:
• Finance
• Banking
• Investment management
• Consultancy
• Multinational corporations
• Government agencies
• The program also provides students with the opportunity to develop the skills and knowledge they need to start their own businesses.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Association of MBAs (AMBA).
• The program is taught in English.
• The program is open to students from all over the world.
• The program is competitive, and students are typically required to have a good undergraduate degree in business or a related subject.

UK/Home Year of Entry Cost 2024 £15,300 International (incl. EU) Year of Entry Cost 2024 £27,500