International Business and Finance Top-up

About the course

BSc International Business and Finance (Top-up) enables you to top up to a full honours degree and gain a firm understanding of international business and finance through practical based learning, networking and employability events. Designed for students who have already completed 240 credits, this one year programme strengthens your expertise in global business and financial decision making.

You will develop the knowledge and skills that employers value, including the ability to think critically, act responsibly and adapt to volatile, ambiguous and complex situations. Roehampton is ranked among the top 3 modern universities in London in the Complete University Guide 2025, ranked in the top 15% globally in the Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024, and Business Studies is ranked top 10 in the UK for Learning Opportunities, Assessment and Feedback and Student Voice in the National Student Survey 2024.

What you’ll study

You’ll build a solid foundation in international business and finance, while gaining professional skills valued across multinational corporations and financial institutions, including corporate strategy and finance, cross cultural management, ethical decision making, financial analysis, innovation management and strategic thinking.

Modules offered can vary each year but may include:

• Business Readiness

• Business Ethics and Responsible Management

• Applied Corporate Strategy

• Business Finance

• The Economics of Money, Banking and Finance

• Managing Innovation

How you’ll learn

You will learn through:

• Practice based learning in high specification facilities such as the Business Laboratory and Bloomberg Trading Room

• Exploration of how organisations manage innovation and build competitive advantage

• Activities focused on building investment portfolios and setting financial goals

• A combination of coursework, reports, online tests and exams in accountancy and finance modules

• Networking and employability events to strengthen professional development

You will also have access to specialist business and financial learning resources to support independent study and applied analysis.

Future opportunities

This degree is a strong launchpad for careers in financial organisations and multinational businesses, equipping you with the strategic awareness and financial expertise required in global markets.

• Corporate finance roles

• Banking and insurance

• Business consultancy

• Specialist management roles

• General management roles in international organisations

The course also provides a solid foundation for further professional development or postgraduate study in business and finance.

Facilities

You will study in modern facilities designed to support applied business and financial learning.

• Roehampton Business Laboratory supporting innovation and enterprise

• Bloomberg Trading Room for practical financial analysis

• High specification teaching and learning spaces

• Access to specialist business and finance resources

These facilities support your academic development and help you apply international business and finance knowledge with confidence.

Roehampton offers something genuinely distinctive: a supportive campus community in Southwest London, combined with the opportunities of one of the world's great cities. It's the perfect balance, giving you access to exciting career opportunities, world-class culture and industry connections, alongside a real sense of belonging.

Students choose from a wide range of undergraduate subjects, taught by expert academics with real-world experience built in. With a thriving Students' Union, competitive sport and a campus that feels like home, there's a rich life beyond the lecture hall too.

Live where everything happens. With on-campus halls, affordable prices and bills included, you’ll enjoy a hassle-free place to call your own - while stepping straight into a friendly, ready-made community. Plus, Roehampton is ranked the best-value student accommodation in London (Monzo), so you get more for your money.

With generous scholarships, bursaries, and a dedicated commuting bursary, Roehampton is committed to making sure finance is never a barrier. Whatever your background or responsibilities, Roehampton is designed to help you thrive.