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Study/International Finance and Business BSc (Hons)

Key facts

Entry requirements

A HND in business or accounting with an overall achievement of at least 60% or equivalent.

Additional entry requirements apply to this course. Full entry requirements

Duration

1 year full-time (2 fixed days on campus per week)

Fees

International tuition:
£17,600

UK tuition fees:
£10,050

Fees and funding

Additional costs

Start date

October 2027

Entry requirements

A HND in business or accounting with an overall achievement of at least 60% or equivalent.

Additional entry requirements apply to this course. Full entry requirements

Duration

1 year full-time (2 fixed days on campus per week)

Fees

International tuition:
£17,600

UK tuition fees:
£10,050

Fees and funding

Additional costs

Start date

October 2027

See all the key facts

International Finance and Business BSc (Hons) is a one-year Level 6 top-up degree designed for students who have already completed an appropriate Level 5 qualification. It builds on prior higher education study by bringing together advanced finance, international business and strategic management.

Students develop their understanding of financial decision-making, international business environments, financial statement analysis, investment, entrepreneurship and strategy. The programme combines two core modules with a choice of specialist finance and business options, allowing students to strengthen both technical and analytical knowledge while developing an international and contemporary perspective on business.

Key benefits

  • Top up an appropriate Level 5 qualification to a full BSc (Hons) degree in just 12 months.

  • Develop an integrated understanding of both international finance and business, combining financial decision-making with global business and management perspectives.

  • Study contemporary finance topics including sustainable and green finance, investment, financial regulation, financial risk and company valuation.

  • Explore the realities of international business, including multinational organisations, trade and investment, political and regulatory environments, and the challenges of operating across national boundaries.

  • Choose specialist modules from both the finance and business streams to shape your final stage of study around your interests and career goals.

  • Develop analytical and decision-making skills using financial data, business information, theory, case studies and real-world organisational contexts.

  • Build strategic, entrepreneurial and leadership capabilities through modules focused on organisational strategy, innovation, ethical leadership and change.

  • Benefit from a London location with rich industry links and professional opportunities.

  • Balance your life and professional commitments with studying on campus 2 days a week.

  • Access DMU EDGE – a skills development programme designed to support your employability, professional development and career goals.

Why choose DMU London Unlock your potential at DMU London—where innovation meets opportunity. Study in the heart of the city and shape your future with industry-driven learning and innovative teaching, where employability is embedded and sustainability is at the core of what we do.
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What you will study

  • Year 1

Block 1 – International Finance

This module introduces advanced concepts in international finance and considers how domestic and multinational organisations use financial resources and manage financial risk. Students explore exchange-rate and interest-rate movements, financing choices, investment decisions and capital structures. The module also examines established and contemporary financial theories and models, including market efficiency, capital asset pricing and dividend policy, and develops the ability to interpret and use financial data in decision-making.

Block 2 – Critical Issues in International Business

This module examines the complexity of the international business environment and the challenges organisations face when operating within and across national boundaries. Students consider multinational enterprises, small and medium-sized businesses, international trade and investment, and the intercultural, regulatory and political issues that shape global business activity. The module develops the ability to apply international business theories to contemporary organisational cases.

Block 3 – option – Contemporary Issues in Finance and Investments

This module takes a contemporary and critical approach to current issues in finance and investment. Students explore areas such as sustainable and green finance, Islamic finance, mergers and acquisitions, digital finance including cryptocurrency and blockchain, and the regulation of financial institutions. It also considers public-sector finance, the role of institutions such as central banks and the IMF, and fiscal recovery policies in periods of economic disruption.

Block 3 – option – Entrepreneurship and Ethical Leadership

This module explores entrepreneurship, innovation, risk, organisational culture, change and leadership. Students consider the entrepreneurial ecosystem, distinguish between entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs, and examine how leadership theory, ethical values and governance can support sustainable organisational outcomes. The module also develops critical understanding of leadership behaviour and the skills needed to lead in uncertain and diverse environments.

Block 4 – option – Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

This module develops the ability to interpret financial statements and apply valuation models in a range of decision-making contexts. Students examine company valuation, security and credit analysis, distress prediction, mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance. A range of analytical tools and techniques is used to support the extraction, interpretation and evaluation of corporate accounting and financial data.

Block 4 – option – Strategic Business Management

This module examines approaches, concepts and frameworks in strategic management and how organisations are managed strategically and sustainably. Students analyse internal and external environments, organisational culture, strategic options, knowledge and technology, competitive advantage and performance measurement. Real-life case studies are used to develop the ability to apply strategic tools and evaluate organisational decisions.

Note: All modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review. Exact modules may, therefore, vary for your intake in order to keep content current. If there are changes to your course we will, where reasonable, take steps to inform you as appropriate.

Teaching and learning

Students learn through a combination of lectures, seminars, online resources, formative activities and self-directed study. Feedback is provided throughout the programme to support the development of technical knowledge, economic and business understanding, and strategic decision-making skills.

There is a strong emphasis on research and analytical skills. Across the programme, students engage with financial data, business information, theories, contemporary issues and organisational cases to develop critical judgement and the ability to apply knowledge in finance and business contexts.

The course uses DMU’s block teaching approach, enabling students to focus intensively on a defined area of study.

Skills and knowledge developed

  • Analyse financial, accounting and business information and use it to support decision-making.
  • Understand the relationship between financial theory, empirical evidence and practical financial decisions.
  • Evaluate international business environments and the strategic challenges facing organisations operating across borders.
  • Interpret financial statements and apply company valuation and investment analysis techniques.
  • Understand contemporary finance issues including sustainable finance, financial regulation and digital finance.
  • Apply strategic management frameworks to organisational challenges and evaluate internal and external drivers of strategy.
  • Develop entrepreneurial, leadership and ethical decision-making capabilities.
  • Use qualitative and quantitative evidence to develop and justify informed conclusions.
  • Communicate complex financial and business ideas effectively to different audiences.
  • Develop independent judgement, critical thinking and professional awareness for careers or further study in finance and business.

Entry requirements

  • A HND in business or accounting; or
  • Level 5 of an accounting-related degree course at a UK higher education institution; or
  • A comparable Level 5 qualification from an international higher education institution.

Alternative Qualifications

We welcome applications from mature students with non-standard qualifications and recognise all other equivalent and international qualifications.

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

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Block teaching

This course is delivered using block teaching. You will study one module at a time over a focused period, with assessments at the end of each block—helping you stay organised and fully engaged with your learning.

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How to apply

Save these details for your application.
Programme title:
International Finance and Business BSc (Hons)
UCAS code:
N341
Institution code:
D26

UCAS applications

Apply now
  1. Register on UCAS Hub (create an account)
  2. Fill in your UCAS application form:
  3. Personal details (name, contact, residency)
    • More about you (any mental health conditions or long-term illnesses, parenting responsibilities, whether you’ve served in the armed forces)
    • Education history (qualifications taken or pending)
    • Employment history (if applicable)
    • Course choice
  4. Write your personal statement (why you want to study the course, skills, achievements, future goals)
  5. Get your reference (usually from a teacher/tutor/employer)
  6. Pay the UCAS fee (single choice or multiple choices)
  7. Submit the UCAS application before the deadline.
Save these details for your application.
Programme title:
International Finance and Business BSc (Hons)
UCAS code:
N341
Institution code:
D26

Apply directly as an international student

Find out more and apply
  1. Visit DMU’s international section and select the course you wish to apply for as an undergraduate or postgraduate student.
  2. Prepare your documents - gather the essentials:
    • Academic transcripts and certificates
    • Personal statement
    • English language proficiency evidence (e.g., IELTS)
    • Portfolio (if required by the course)
    • Copy of your passport
  3. Complete the application - submit via the DMU Online Portal
  4. Submit the application and supporting documents - you can still receive a conditional offer even if some documents will follow later
  5. Application review and offer - DMU’s Admissions team will assess your application and issue:
    • A conditional offer (pending remaining docs, test results, etc.)
    • Or an unconditional offer, if all requirements are fulfilled

Additional costs

  • You could choose to access journals and ebooks on your reading list electronically via your myDMU login or from a public library. Some students like to purchase their own text books or print course documents and we suggest allowing approximately £200 per year for this.

Course specifications

Course title

International Finance and Business

Award

BSc (Hons)

Study level

Undergraduate - Level 6

Study mode

Full-time

Start date

October 2027

Duration

1 year full-time (2 fixed days on campus per week)

Fees

International tuition:
£17,600

UK tuition fees:
£10,050

Fees and funding

Additional costs