Original Thinking Applied Studying International Business, Finance and Economics at Alliance Manchester Business School Dr Reza Salehnejad Programme Director BSc International Business, Finance and Economics

Original Thinking Applied Study finance, economics and business within an international context, drawing on the combined strengths of Alliance Manchester Business School and the School of Social Sciences at the University We are ranked 2 nd in the UK for business research power The Best of Both Worlds Alliance MBS and SoSS

Original Thinking Applied Introducing IBFE Key features Interdisciplinary degree International context Academically rigorous Emphasis on the development of: ­analytical skills and critical thinking ­key transferable skills (e.g. team- working, presentation, problem- solving skills) Core course units but plenty of choice Key themes Macro and micro economics The structure, function and operations of global financial markets Measuring business performance Context of international business The extent and impact of globalisation on business The legal infrastructure of international business Managing business strategy and change 93% student satisfaction - NSS 2016

Original Thinking Applied Year 1 – what will I study? Aim: Provide the foundations in Accounting and Finance, Economics and International Business Introduce basic economic and statistical techniques that can be applied to the study of global business in 2 nd and 3 rd year Develop key transferable skills: ­Library and research skills – accessing data sources ­IT skills including , web, word processing and spreadsheets

Original Thinking Applied Year 1 – course structure Core Financial Reporting (10) Introductory Management Accounting (10) Financial Decision Making (10) Information Systems in Business and Big Data and their Manipulation (20) Academic and Career Development (10) Financial and Digital Innovation in International Business (20) Plus one of the following Microeconomic Principles (10) and Macroeconomic Principles (10) The UK Economy – Microeconomics (10) and The UK Economy – Macroeconomics (10) (dependent on previous level of economics) Plus one of the following Introductory Mathematics (10) and Introductory Statistics (10) Further Mathematics (10) and Statistics for Economists (10) Advanced Mathematics (10) and Advanced Statistics (10) (dependent on previous level of mathematics)

Original Thinking Applied Year 2 – course structure Core Foundations of Finance (20) Managerial Economics I (20) Critical Perspectives in Strategy (10 ) Plus 70 credits from a range of optional course units (no more than 40 credits from any one subject area) in Accounting and Finance / Contexts for International Business / Economics / other areas Examples include: Investment Analysis (10) – in Accounting and Finance The Politics of Globalisation (20) – in Contexts for Intl Business Business Law I (10) – in Contexts for International Business Mathematical Economics (10) – in Economics Other areas: Modern Languages (up to 20 credits) University College courses / Manchester Leadership Programme (10)

Original Thinking Applied Final year – course structure Core International Finance (20) International Business Analysis Project (20) Managerial Economics II (20) Plus 60 credits from a range of optional course units in Accounting and Finance / Contexts for International Business / Economics Examples include Advanced Management Accounting (20) Advanced Corporate Finance (20) Corporate Governance in Context (10) Marketing (10) Human Resource Management (10) Microeconomics III (20) The Politics of the European Union (20) Modern Languages (up to 20 credits)

Original Thinking Applied Studying languages IBFE students have the opportunity to learn a foreign language in their second and final years Languages include: French Spanish Italian German Portuguese Japanese Mandarin Chinese …and many more Four levels: Beginners Intermediate Post-intermediate Expert Your level will depend on previous experience

Original Thinking Applied Benefits of a work placement Gain practical experience alongside your studies Build your confidence and develop a real-world attitude to business Earn a salary, gain increased responsibility and independence Create a network of contacts and subsequent job opportunities Gain an insight into a particular role and employer leasing to more informed career choices Employers look for candidates with work experience, practical skills and professionalism 31% of companies’ entry-level positions are expected to be filled by graduates who have already worked for their organisations (High Fliers Report 2015) You will receive a significant fee discount during your placement year: Home/EU students pay £1,800 (with support available to those from lower household incomes) and international students pay half the standard international fee

Original Thinking Applied Studying, student support and assessment Studying Various modes of teaching reflect the interdisciplinary approach and can include: Lectures Tutorials/workshops Group work Self-study Problem based learning Student support Academic advisor Course co-ordinators Peer mentors (for first years) Assessment & student support centre, disability support office plus many others Assessment You are assessed via: Unseen written examinations Essays/ case study/ projects Presentations

Original Thinking Applied Admissions at Manchester 2016 entry 126 places 748 applications Standard offer AAB at A-Level GCSE grade B in English Language and Mathematics

Original Thinking Applied Social Responsibility Scholarships We hope to award 5 scholarships to UK students in 2017 Worth £2,000 p.a. across three years of study AAA at A-level (or equivalent) You must be able to demonstrate a significant commitment and contribution to social responsibility e.g. volunteering / charitable work / community-based projects / fundraising Find out more at NB: The closing date for applications is 31 st August 2017 – please wait until you receive your results before submitting your application

Original Thinking Applied Employability Who employs IBFE graduates? A wide range of companies including: AON, Accenture, Deutsche Bank, KPMG, London Stock Exchange, PwC, Rolls- Royce, Santander, Sky What do they do? Job titles include: associate auditor, business consultant, commercial strategist, corporate banker, derivatives analyst, export manager. Some graduates start their own business What about further study? Popular routes include finance and international business at institutions such as ESADE in Barcelona and Humboldt University in Berlin (Source: DLHE)

Alliance MBS Building Project Original Thinking Applied £ 50m refurbishment Due for completion in 2018

Alliance MBS Building Project 200,000 square feet Part of the University’s £1bn campus masterplan

Original Thinking Applied Programme Director: Dr Reza Salehnejad / Undergraduate Admissions / Tel: / go.mbs.ac.uk/virtualopenday Contact us