International Business and Finance

Overview

The world’s economy is becoming increasingly global and individuals who understand the international context of business and finance are in demand.

Students will gain an understanding of the international business environment and its competitive and investment climate. Using frameworks and methodologies, students will also investigate the interaction between firm strategies, economic policies and the changing international environment.

The International Business and Finance course at the University of Warwick is also designed to give you knowledge and understanding of international business and finance activities of any organisation. 

You will explore various aspects of international business and come face to face with the latest debates and discoveries in the subject. A wide range of topics such as financial derivatives, supply chains and corporate governance will be discussed, as will be the challenges and strategies related to managing across cultures and countries.

Course Aims

Using frameworks and methodologies, students will investigate the interaction between firm strategies, economic policies and the changing international environment.

Learning Outcomes

• To gain an understanding of the international business environment and its competitive and investment climate

• To provide students with an in-depth understanding of the correlations between the areas of finance and the global economy

• To examine issues from both a business and economic perspective

• To enhance your understanding of the strategic context in which international business operates

• To help prepare you for a career in the finance operations of large multinational corporations.