University of Huddersfield

International Trade and Investment (Top-up) BA(Hons)

University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH

Course overview

This specialised one-year course is for you if you already have a good understanding of how business and finance work and are looking to gain a more global and in-depth perspective on trade and investment activities. You'll learn how companies engage in international trade and investment and have the opportunity to build your knowledge of the dynamic global financial systems and international trade relations. You'll learn to identify business opportunities and threats that exist in the global business environment and develop skills necessary for taking advantage of the opportunities and addressing the threats.

You will learn through practical application and delivered lectures, workshops, seminars and group work sessions. Your programme of study will consist of six subjects: International Business, Monetary and Financial Framework, Responsible Business, Investment and Portfolio Management, Developments in International Banking and Financial Services, and Strategy in Context. The programme of study on this course will allow you to develop both specialist and generalist knowledge.

The modules on finance, investment and banking will provide you with an opportunity to deepen your theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the areas of trade and investment, paying particular attention to how these activities are conducted on the international markets and across borders. Studying more generalist subjects such as business responsibility and strategy will help provide you with general management skills and also allow you to examine trade and investment activities in a variety of different business contexts.

Key highlights

  • Explores how companies engage in international trade and cross-border investment
  • Modules include Investment and Portfolio Management and International Banking
  • Covers global financial systems and international trade relations
  • Develops skills to identify opportunities and threats in global business
  • Taught through lectures, workshops, seminars, group work and practical application
  • Combines specialist finance knowledge with general management skills

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5

Scholarships

  • Merit-based Scholarships

    At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

Careers this course leads to

  • International trade specialist
  • Investment analyst
  • Import/export manager
  • Financial services analyst
  • International business development manager
  • Banking associate

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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