Why study MSc International Finance & Economics at BU? 

  • Get career ready by developing highly employable personal skills such as, objective analysis persuasion, negotiation and communication expertise 
  • Learn from an expanding team of dynamic educators and researchers from around the world  
  • Undertake a significant piece of self-managed research in an area that interests you in relation to your course 
  • Enter a career in roles such as Market Analyst, Financial Consultant or Portfolio Manager 
  • Study alongside a diverse portfolio of international students 
  • Enhance your employability with an optional 30-week placement overseas or in the UK, with Bournemouth being home to many large financial companies, such as J.P.Morgan and Barclays. 

Find out more about the content of this course.

Course accreditation

This course is delivered by the AACSB-accredited Business School, an accreditation attained by fewer than 5% of business schools worldwide. It recognises our focus on excellence in all areas.  

Key information

Next start date:

September 2023, January 2024, September 2024

Location:

Bournemouth University, Lansdowne Campus (with additional activities on Talbot Campus)

Duration:

September: 1 year full-time; 2 years with optional 30-week work placement. January: 16 months full-time; 2 years full-time with optional 30-week work placement

Accreditations:

The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB)

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

A Bachelors Honours degree with 2:2 or equivalent in any subject. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our full entry requirements.