BA (Hons) International Business with Finance (Top Up)
Gain knowledge of the key concepts in the rapidly transforming international finance environment and understand areas of international business, financial markets, and corporate finance with our top-up course.
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Fees: £9,790 per year (UK)
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Course length: 1 year
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Location:
- University of Hertfordshire, Hatfield
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Institute code: H36
Understand the fundamentals of global business
Ideal for those with entrepreneurial passions or managerial goals
A practical, coursework-based degree focused on real life challenges
Course overview
Immerse yourself in international business and financial decision-making. The BA (Hons) International Business with Finance (Top Up) course is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding across core knowledge areas of international business and financial management.
The level 6 one-year top-up course will provide you with well-rounded skills in business and management, covering aspects such as international strategic management and global people management, alongside a specialist focus on finance, including international financial markets and global corporate finance. It's perfect for you if you wish to add an international dimension to your existing higher education and aim for a career in global business and finance.
Why choose this course?
Prepare to work with confidence in global business and finance with our level 6 international business with finance course. This course equips you with the skills to navigate international financial markets, corporate finance, and strategic decision-making across borders.
Top up your qualification: Top up your two-year foundation degree, HND or diploma and join the final year of our International Business with Finance degree.
Develop a global business and finance perspective: Gain essential knowledge of international markets, international business strategy, financial markets, and corporate finance.
Hands-on experience with business and finance tools: Develop practical analytical and digital skills using spreadsheets, financial data, business reports, and research resources.
Employer engagement and research-informed teaching: Engage with business case studies and applied projects that reflect current challenges in international business, finance, strategy, and global management.
Strong employment prospects: 90% of undergraduates are in work/study (Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2025)1
Your future career
You'll leave with a broad range of practical skills, knowledge, and understanding in international business, finance, and management. You'll graduate equipped with global business awareness, financial insight, and analytical capability relevant to a successful career.
Possible roles for employment for international business with finance graduates include:
- business development officer or manager
- international business analyst
- financial analyst
- corporate finance assistant or associate
- management consultant or junior consultant
- international operations or supply chain coordinator
- risk or audit associate
- graduate roles in banking, finance, consultancy, or multinational organisations.
While at Herts, you will get the support to enhance your CV through personal development opportunities, both domestically and internationally.
What you'll study
In this international business with finance top-up degree, you'll study a mix of theoretical knowledge and useful, transferable skills, taught in person and through self-study materials. You'll be encouraged to work both independently and collaboratively with your peers.
The course will prepare you for a career in international business and finance via a variety of teaching and learning techniques, whether that's lectures, seminars, or workshops. You'll study four core modules covering international strategic management, financial markets, global people management, and global corporate finance.
Assessments include consultancy reports, professional business reports, presentations, and financial data analysis.
What if I need support?
You'll benefit from dedicated support teams within the Business School, including Academic Support, Wellbeing, and a personal tutor who will assist you in adjusting to the demands of university learning and living.
Additional support is available from our Student Success team, which focuses on inclusive learning, as well as our dedicated Future Success network, which helps with work experience, placements, and graduate jobs.
You can join and engage with the Business School Student Voice community, consisting of a team of student representatives who regularly meet with staff to provide feedback and ensure the effectiveness of teaching.
Our in-house Centre for Academic Skills Enhancement (CASE) is available to all Business School students, offering additional support in areas such as academic writing, numeracy, and referencing.
Where you'll study
You’ll study on our de Havilland campus; where business minds, innovators and future entrepreneurs are based. This means you’ll share the campus with accountants, marketers, data analysts, event managers and more. You can use our Enterprise Hub to relax with friends, bounce new startup ideas around, or grab a coffee. We also have plenty of spots to eat in or get food on the go between your lectures. Our modern de Havilland Learning Resources Centre is open 24/7, which means you can study or work on group projects whenever suits you best. Want to pop over to College Lane campus? You can hop on the free shuttle bus or walk there in just 15 minutes.
Who you'll learn from
Learn from a diverse range of experts and practitioners with a wide range of expertise in business and management, marketing communications, branding, and social media analytics.
Many members of the teaching team are active researchers with a PhD and maintain close links with industry, ensuring the curriculum reflects current marketing practice and emerging trends. You'll also benefit from the support of professional services and technical staff within the Business School who assist with learning resources, digital platforms, and academic skills development.
How we support our students
At the University of Hertfordshire, we want to make sure your time studying with us is as stress-free and rewarding as possible.
We offer a range of support services, from childcare to counselling, ensuring that you make the most of your time at Herts and can focus on studying, having fun, and have the support you need.
Entry requirements
The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.
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UK and EU applicants with pre-settled/settled status in the UK
| Start date | Study type | Apply |
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| September 2026 | Full time | Apply via UCAS |
| September 2027 | Full time | Apply via UCAS |
International and EU applicants without pre-settled status in the UK
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Fees and funding
At Herts, we’re dedicated to providing world-class teaching supported by industry-level facilities and incredible social spaces. We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to higher education, and we strive to keep both our standard and additional costs as low as possible.
| Study type | Fees | |
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| UK students | Full time | £9,790 for the 2026/2027 academic year |
| EU students | Full time | £17,450 for the 2026/2027 academic year |
| International students | Full time | £17,450 for the 2026/2027 academic year |
Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.
| Scholarships, grants and bursaries | Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for a non-repayable scholarship, grant or bursary to support your studies. |
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| Disabled Students' Allowance | The Disabled Students’ Allowance can cover any study-related costs you have because of a mental health problem, long term illness or any other disability. |
| Student loans | Find out about securing a student loan, from how much you could be eligible for to when you need to start making repayments. |
| Accommodation costs | We offer a great choice of student accommodation, on campus or nearby in the local area, to suit every student budget. |
| Additional course fees | Read more about additional fees in the Programme Specification. |
More about the course
| Programme specifications | |
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| BA (Hons) International Business With Finance - Full time, Sem B | Download PDF |
| BA (Hons) International Business With Finance - Full time, Sem A | Download PDF |
| Additional information | |
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Applications open to international and EU students |
Yes |
Course length |
Full Time, 1 Years |
