You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
London Metropolitan University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Why study this course? Are you an aspiring entrepreneur? Maybe you’re keen to work in finance or business operations? This degree will teach you the ins and outs of business, finance and economics to help you prepare for a successful career in a range of business and finance related roles. On top of learning key theories and economic issues, you’ll be shown how to use the Bloomberg financial data software system that’s used on trading floors across the globe. We also make sure you have opportunities to learn from and network with industry experts. More about this course This Economics, Finance and International Business course is designed to give you a broad but in-depth understanding of business theory and know-how, so you can go on to build an exciting career in a range of business or finance roles. You’ll study everything from finance and economics, through to business operations, risk management, capital markets, innovation and business strategy. Along with the support from our lecturers, you’ll learn how to analyse economic and financial data in our Bloomberg room, using the Bloomberg software system that’s widely used on trade floors around the world. You’ll also become familiar with other tools and packages such as Eviews, Stata, SPSS and Business Simulation. This degree also covers the changing world of business, focusing on the impact of Brexit and other global debates on trade. Our network with the city of London and other national businesses means you’ll benefit from guest lectures and networking events. These events give you the opportunity to gain invaluable knowledge from experienced business professionals, economists and finance practitioners. We want you to graduate in the best possible position, so that’s why we give you the option to include a sandwich work-placement year. This opportunity will give you an insight into the working world, help you develop practical skills, network with business professionals and gain hands-on experience to help you secure that dream graduate job after the course.
Modules
Example Year 1 modules include: Managing People in Organisations (core); Introduction to Financial Markets and Institutions (core); Business Law and Ethics (core); Understanding and Managing Data (core); Principles of Microeconomics (core); Principles of Macroeconomics (core); Data Science, Research and Analysis (core); Understanding the Business & Economic Environment (core). Example Year 2 modules include: Problem Solving: Methods and Analysis (core); Creating a Winning Business (alternative core); Learning through Work (alternative core); Applied Microeconomics (core); Principles of Finance (core); Applied Macroeconomics (core); International Business (core); Investment (option); Developing Inclusive Organisations (option), Sustainability, Business and Responsibility (option); Open Language Programme (option). Year 3 modules include: Professional Experience Year Placement (option); Dissertation (core); Financial and Economic Modelling (core); Financial Instruments (core); Financial Engineering (option); International Banking (core); Practising Business Strategy (core); Issues in Labour Markets (option); Development Economics (core); Personal Finance (options).
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through essays, group work, case studies, individual presentations, coursework, mini-projects, group reports, seen and unseen exams, as well as a dissertation in your final year.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2024.
If you already have a 2024 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - CCC
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
| International | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £17600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB