International Business, Finance and Economics

International business, finance and economics is a programme built for students who want to understand the global economy from multiple complementary angles. Economics provides the theoretical foundation, explaining how markets work, how economies grow, and how international trade and finance shape national and global outcomes. Finance focuses on how capital is raised, allocated, and valued within and across markets, and what risk management and investment decisions look like in a global context.

International business brings in the strategic and organisational dimension, asking how companies manage operations, employees, and competitive challenges across different national environments. Taken together, these three disciplines offer a comprehensive view of how global commercial life works.

At the University of Manchester, consistently ranked among the UK's leading research universities and home to one of the country's most respected business schools, this four-year full-time programme delivers depth and breadth in all three subjects. Manchester's global reputation, its diverse student body, and its connections with international business and financial services provide a rich context for this kind of internationally focused study. The typical entry tariff of 168 points reflects the competitive nature of the programme and the high academic standards expected.

You will study macroeconomics, microeconomics, international trade theory, corporate finance, financial markets, investment analysis, and the management of international firms, developing a rigorous quantitative and analytical foundation alongside your qualitative understanding of business strategy and global markets.

Graduates of this triple combination are highly sought after by investment banks, management consultancies, multinational corporations, central banks, international economic institutions, and government departments. The breadth of knowledge and the analytical skills developed make graduates competitive for the most selective graduate recruitment programmes. Many go on to postgraduate study in finance, economics, or business, which can lead to research careers, specialist professional roles, or entry to more senior positions in financial services and global business.