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  Foundation Year  
 
After the successful completion of the Foundation Year you can register to continue as full-time student in the International Finance & Trade (Hons) Bachelor programme of the University of Portsmouth
 
 
  International Finance & Trade
     
 

Course features

  • Separate quantitative courses for students with or without 'A' level mathematics
  • Extensive use of Information Technology
  • Language options
     
 

Course profile

In the modern economy, it is rare for governments to leave underlying economic mechanisms to their own devices. For a wide variety of reasons, governments worldwide intervene in their economies, affecting the operation of businesses both explicitly and implicitly. Faced with a multitude of policies, businesses themselves have to take the best decisions possible.

This degree will enable students to understand the reasons behind particular policies, to consider their impact on businesses and to understand the issues and ideas involved in decision making within the modern firm.

     
  Assessment  
 

A wide variety of assessment methods are used, including examination papers, group work presentations, case studies, and coursework.

Assessment generally takes place at the end of each semester.

   
  Career prospects  
 

In a modern economy, it is rare for governments to leave underlying economic mechanisms to their own devices. For a wide variety of reasons, governments intervene in economic activity in ways which affect business activities both explicitly and implicitly. Faced with changing economic policies, businesses must take decisions about what to do and how best to do it.

This degree enables students to understand the reasons behind particular economic policies, to consider their impact on business, and to understand the issues and ideas involved in decision-making within the modern firm.

They are therefore well-placed to contribute in a positive manner to the decision-making process in a local, national or international business.

     
  Mode: Full Time Duration: FY + 3 years
 
 
Course Structure:
 

Year 2: Cert HE

  
 
Semester 1
Quantitative Methods
Organising  Behaviour
Business Law 1
Introduction to Accounting
The Knowledge: IT and Academic Skills
Accounting and Finance Workshop

Semester 2
 Business Law 2
Introduction to BIS
Financial Accounting
Costing Fundamentals
Economics for Business
Statistics for Business

 
       
       
 

Year 3: Dip HE

  
 
Semester 1

Business Finance
Financial Reporting
E-commerce

Semester 2

Business Analysis and Planning
Financial Markets and Institutions
Introduction to International Trade
Personal and Professional Career Development
Business Development

 
   
       
 

Year 4: BA (Hons) International Finance & Trade

 
 
Semester 1

International Financial Management
Economics of Insurance and Investment 1
Management and Information Systems


Semester 2
International Trade Policy
International Accounting
Economics of Insurance and Investment 2
Advanced Business Finance
Dissertation