International Business Finance (Top Up), BSc (Hons)

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Course Overview

Please note: This course is for international students only.
For UK students, see our other business and finance degrees.

Our International Business Finance (Top Up), designed for international students, enables you to build on your previous academic learning and transition directly into the final year of a UK honours degree, earning a prestigious bacherlor’s degree from a UK university with international academic recognition.

Throughout this one-year programme, you will strengthen your expertise in financial innovation and enhance the leadership and decision-making skills required to thrive in today’s fast-paced global business environment. You will experience a dynamic mix of finance and business modules that bring global financial realities to life, deepening your understanding of how companies raise capital, make strategic investments, and create long-term value, while exploring financial markets, innovation, and risk management across borders. Alongside this, you’ll build leadership and enterprise skills that empower you to think strategically and excel in international roles across banking, investment, and corporate sectors.

With a strong focus on both academic rigour and real-world application, our degree equips you with the analytical, technical, and professional skills needed to thrive in global financial institutions, multinational corporations, or further academic study. Building on this foundation, graduates of our BSc International Business Finance (Top Up) programme will leave with a robust skillset in financial analysis, strategic thinking, and ethical decision-making, and are well-prepared for a wide range of postgraduate degrees, including MSc Finance and MSc International Accounting and Finance.  

Why International Business Finance (Top Up) at Swansea?

  • Real-world case studies providing practical experience
  • Study at the £22million School of Management
  • Gain real-world knowledge from our world-leading lecturers with unrivalled experience in both industry and academia. 
  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders.  

Your International Business Finance (Top Up) Experience

At Swansea University, we believe that academic success is deeply connected to a sense of community and belonging. As a student on our BSc International Business Finance (Top Up), you will join a diverse, inclusive and supportive learning environment that values collaboration, respect, and global perspectives. You will have opportunities to connect with peers both inside and outside the classroom through group projects, student-led societies, and a range of module and programme-level activities, such as social events, networking opportunities and skills-based workshops. These experiences are designed to help you build lasting connections, develop confidence, and feel part of a wider academic and professional community. Our staff are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel valued, heard and supported; academically, professionally and personally. When you join Swansea University, you are not just joining a course but becoming part of a vibrant and collaborative academic community. 

This degree programme is available as a one-year, full-time course, designed for international students who have completed a qualification such as a Foundation Degree, HND, or equivalent in business, finance, or accounting. This course will build on your previous academic learning and allow you to transition directly into the final year of a UK honours degree.

As well as preparing you for a career in business finance within a business or organisation, we also have support services available to help you become an entrepreneur and start your own business. During your time with us, you will also have full access to our dedicated employability services and state-of-the-art facilities at the School of Management. 

International Business Finance (Top Up) Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc International Business Finance (Top-Up) are equipped with the financial acumen, business insight, and global perspective needed to succeed in a wide range of roles across international finance, business development, and enterprise. Your next step could lie in any of these areas: 

  • Financial Services and Banking
  • Investment and Asset Management
  • FinTech, Data Analytics and Risk Management
  • Public Sector and Policy
  • Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Modules

We're currently reviewing our curriculum to enhance your learning experience and embed skills that will benefit your future career. This means that some modules may be subject to change.

Entry Requirements

We consider all applicants on their own merits and welcome applications from students with a wide range of qualifications.