International Business and Finance
University of ReadingProgram Overview
The International Business and Finance at University of Reading is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the International Business and Finance programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 21,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 21,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Reading, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the International Business and Finance programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- International Strategic Management
- Study and Research Skills: Sources, Methods, and Practice
- International Business Environment
- Multinational Enterprise Strategy and Performance
- Securities, Futures and Options
- Financial Markets
- Fixed Income and Equity Investments
- Introductory Quantitative Methods for Finance
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A good first or second class UK honours degree, or overseas equivalent, will usually be required. Applicants with relevant experience or professional qualifications will also be considered.
- Prior knowledge or experience of your chosen subject area is not required. We welcome applications from recent university graduates from a wide range of disciplines.
- For students who successfully complete one of the Pre-sessional English Language courses run by our International Study and Language Institute, a half-band credit will be applied to their English language condition. (For example - programmes requiring IELTS 7.0 will accept students with a result of 6.5 in the end of Pre-sessional English course assessment providing the student has completed the relevant English course with us).
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 21,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 21,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 21,900 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 21,900 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Reading directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Reading
University of Reading
Reading, United Kingdom
TheUniversity of Readingis a public research university inReading, Berkshire, England. It was founded in 1892 as the University Extension College, Reading, an extension college ofChrist Church,...
University Profile- Start Date Oct, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
