Finance (International Business) with Year Abroad
Finance with an International Business focus is a degree that prepares you for the increasingly global character of financial markets and corporate finance. Businesses raise capital, manage risk, and make investment decisions in an international context, shaped by exchange rates, cross-border regulation, different corporate governance systems, and the dynamics of emerging markets. This programme combines the rigorous analytical foundations of finance with an understanding of how international business operates, and a year abroad adds direct experience of a different financial or business environment.
At the University of Reading, which has a well-regarded business school, this four-year programme includes a year abroad as a structural feature. You will study corporate finance, investment management, financial markets, derivatives and risk management, and international business strategy alongside the quantitative and analytical methods that underpin financial analysis. The international business dimension addresses trade, foreign direct investment, multinational corporate strategy, and the specific challenges of operating across borders.
The year abroad strengthens your international perspective and is a significant asset in the job market for graduates seeking roles in global finance.
Graduates from Finance with International Business are well placed for careers in investment banking, asset management, corporate finance, commercial banking, financial analysis, and international consultancy. The combination of finance depth and international business breadth is attractive to multinational companies, global banks, and financial institutions with international operations. Professional qualifications such as the CFA, CIMA, or ICAEW are common paths taken alongside or after the degree.
Many graduates also pursue postgraduate study in finance, international management, or business administration. The year abroad is a particular differentiator in a competitive graduate market, demonstrating adaptability and international awareness.