Studying International Business Finance and Economics Dr Paul Simpson – IBFE Programme Director

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93% student satisfaction (NSS 2016) IBFE at Alliance MBS Study finance, economics and business within an international context Draw on the combined strengths of Alliance Manchester Business School and the School of Social Sciences Optional work placement – put your knowledge and skills into practice 93% student satisfaction (NSS 2016) NB: This score is for IBFE students specifically rather than the subject area scores published on Unistats Class profile Duration 3 or 4 years No. of students 116 Range of nationalities 34 Male / female 55% / 45%

Congratulations on your offer 110 – 115 places available Approximately 700 applications Standard offer AAB

Key features Key themes 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 modules, but also plenty of choice 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

Studying IBFE at Alliance MBS First year – Course structure Core course units Academic and Career Development [10 credits] Financial Decision Making [10 credits] Financial and Digital Innovation in International Business [20 credits] Financial Reporting [10 credits] Information Systems in Business and Introduction to Big Data and their Manipulation [20 credits] Introductory Management Accounting [10 credits]

Studying IBFE at Alliance MBS First year – Course structure Plus Microeconomics 1 [10 credits] and Macroeconomics 1 [10 credits] Introductory Mathematics [10 credits] and Introductory Statistics for Economists [10 credits] Or Advanced Mathematics [10 credits] and Advanced Statistics [10 credits] (dependent on previous level of mathematics)

Example Timetable First year – Semester 1 9-10 10-11 11-12 12-1 1-2 2-3 3-4 4-5 Mon Financial Reporting Lecture Financial and Digital Innovation Seminar Micro-economics Lecture Tue Further Maths Class Wed Thu Micro-economics Tutorial Financial and Digital Innovation in International Business Lecture (2 hours) Financial Reporting Workshop Fri Further Maths Lecture (2 hours) Academic and Career Development

Studying IBFE at Alliance MBS Second year – Course structure Core course units Foundations of Finance [20 credits] Managerial Economics I [20 credits] Critical Perspectives in Strategy [10 credits] Plus 70 credits from a range of optional course units (no more than 40 credits from any one subject area) in: Accounting / Finance Contexts for International Business Economics Modern Languages (up to 20 credits) Other units available: University College courses [10 credits] including the Manchester Leadership Programme

Optional course units Wide range of options A wide range of optional course units are available including: Second year Investment Analysis The Politics of Globalisation Business Law 1 Financial Reporting and Accountability International Business Intermediate Management Accounting Mergers and Acquisitions: Financial Perspectives Financial Markets and Institutions The Politics of Development Questions about International Politics Understanding Financial Crises: Competing Perspectives Business Economics I Microeconomics II Macroeconomics II Econometrics Mathematical Economics

Work placement (optional) Paid work placement year Relevant, practical work experience – build awareness of current developments in the sector and clarify your career goals Integrate academic knowledge with professional practice Network – make valuable industry contacts Most placements last 9-12 months with salaries ranging from £15-20k Performing well can lead to a firm job offer 98% of our students who completed a placement within the last 3 years achieved a 2.1 or above Application process supported by our placement officer and award- winning careers service

Studying IBFE at Alliance MBS Final year – Course structure International Finance [20 credits] International Business Analysis Project [20 credits] Managerial Economics II [20 credits] Plus 60 credits from a range of optional course units in: Accounting / Finance Contexts for International Business Economics Modern Languages (up to 20 credits)

Optional course units Wide range of options A wide range of optional course units are available including: Final year Advanced Corporate Finance Advanced Management Accounting Corporate Governance in Context Financial Econometrics Microeconomics III Business Law 2 Human Resource Management Marketing The Politics of the European Union

Studying languages Bonjour 你好 Guten tag 今日は Ciào IBFE students have the opportunity to learn a foreign language in their second and final year Languages include: Four levels: French Spanish Italian German Portuguese Japanese Mandarin Chinese … and many more Beginners Intermediate Post-intermediate Expert Previous experience will dictate which level you join

Assessment and student support You are assessed via a combination of the following: Unseen written examinations Essays Case studies Projects Presentations Student support Academic advisors Course coordinators Student representatives Peer mentors (supporting new first year students) Assessment and student support centre (ASSC) Disability support office … plus many others

Careers and Employability Employers and job roles Previous IBFE graduates are employed by: AON Barclays RBS Tesco Waitrose Santander Goldman Sachs Schroders TfL Their roles include: Corporate Advisory Analyst Business Analyst Graduate Associate Graduate Banker Investment Analyst Financial Analyst Trade Processing Specialist Graduate Finance Trainee Deutsche Bank Deloitte JP Morgan Ernst & Young Rolls Royce London Stock Exchange Santander Sky

Careers and Employability Opportunities for further study Specialist Masters programmes Full and part-time MBA programmes Degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) IBFE graduates have gone onto further study in: MSc Risk and Finance MA Economics MSc Real Estate Asset Management CFA MSc Marketing At the following institutions: LSE CFA Institute Durham University The University of Manchester

Artem Bocharov CFA IBFE Graduate (2011) Private Banker at Barclay’s Wealth and Investment Management IBFE offered a unique combination of the three disciplines I was most interested in. There was no shortage of societies, sports clubs and other activities to get involved in. I learned about stock markets and investing at the trading and investing society, played business games and learned about career options with the AKPsi fraternity, climbed rocks, discussed philosophy, played poker...

Contacts /manchestermbs @mbsnews go.mbs.ac.uk/ virtualopenday Programme Director – Dr Paul Simpson / Tel: 0161 306 3485 paul.simpson@manchester.ac.uk Undergraduate Admissions / Tel: 0161 306 3425/3095 ug.ambs@manchester.ac.uk /manchestermbs @mbsnews go.mbs.ac.uk/ virtualopenday