3.5-Term Pathway - Foundation Certificate in Social Sciences - Continue to Bachelor of Science (Honours) - International Business and Finance (Placement Year)

Program Description For students who've finished high school but don’t meet the entry requirements for university, a Foundation Certificate can help them gain entry to an undergraduate degree. After completing this pathway option students qualify for progression to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at the University of Essex.

A student’s course length is determined mainly by their English language level (UKVI IELTS score). Students on all course lengths take a set of common or similar modules to gain a solid base of skills for university. Students taking a course longer than 2 terms, will take additional modules designed to improve one or more of their English language level, academic skills, and basic knowledge of particular subjects.

Bachelor of Science (Honours) - International Business and Finance

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

By studying international business and finance, students will be able to consider how these disciplines are affected by globalisation and how businesses, markets, people and information interconnect across borders.

Students will explore topics high on the agenda of international businesses and financial managers, such as:

• the international business environment • international business strategy • international trade • international human resource management • the pricing of securities in financial markets • corporate finance and financial decision making • business economics • quantitative methods • financial modelling • portfolio analysis

At Essex, they use real-world case studies to apply theory to business practice and develop their capacity to analyse statistics and make sound business decisions. Ethical business underpins all of Essex's teaching, so students will graduate with an understanding of their responsibility to their investors, their staff and the wider world.