What will I learn on this module?
On this module you will consider the management issues faced within the international business environment that many contemporary companies face on a day-to-day basis. It is designed from a real-world relevant point of view, and examines practical situations, with real world cases being used in seminars to highlight issues. As a result of the real world focus you will also be introduced to the key documents that are needed for international trade as well as consider how these issues impact the world of banking.
In particular you will study:
• Financial goals and corporate governance
• Raising international finance
• International investment decisions
• International business currency
• Financing international trade
• Guest lectures to explore International finance and the role of banking
• Professional and business ethical behaviour in an international context.
You will learn through lecturers, seminars, guided learning, and independent study. There will be two hours of lectures per week which will cover theories and concepts that will enable you to benefit from the experiential learning aspects of the seminars. There will be one hour of seminars per week which will be facilitated by group tasks, team working, communication and interpersonal skills and will allow you to reflect on your learning.
Use of the modules e-learning portal will be essential as this will support the work you will be undertaking in the lectures and seminars.
How will I learn on this module?
You will learn by means of lectures (24 hours) and seminars (12 hours), supported by tutor-directed study and independent learning (152 hours).
This module is research led and research tutored. Module content is informed by the latest academic research available from international finance and trade studies to provide theoretical knowledge and to contextualise the practical application of the module content. The use of current research fosters proximity with topical debates.
How will I be supported academically on this module?
Support will be provided to you by a member of academic staff leading the module and providing the lecture input. A small team of academic staff will be allocated to small seminar groups. They will be able to provide you a closer and more focused support.
Your module is supported by an e-learning portal, which houses the teaching and learning plan, lecture materials, workshop and seminar exercises, current and previous assessment information, period tests and details of additional resources such as online recordings.
You will be provided with a wide-ranging electronic reading list that comprises of various academic reports, conference papers and journal articles that showcase the application of various issues and topics presented in the module.
What will I be expected to read on this module?
All modules at Northumbria include a range of reading materials that students are expected to engage with. Online reading lists (provided after enrolment) give you access to your reading material for your modules. The Library works in partnership with your module tutors to ensure you have access to the material that you need.
What will I be expected to achieve?
Knowledge & Understanding (KU):
Explain and analyse how International Trade is managed and controlled (MLO1).
• Understand and apply the role of financial management in the international business decision making context (MLO2).
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities:
• Explore and assess the issues faced by international companies when raising capital in global markets and conducting international trade (MLO3).
Intellectual / Professional skills & abilities (IPSA):
• Explore and assess the issues faced by international companies when raising capital in global markets and conducting international trade (MLO3).
Personal Values Attributes (PVA):
Apply professional and business ethical dimensions when making decisions (MLO4).
How will I be assessed?
Formative assessment will be carried out on a continuous basis through the interaction in the seminars and workshops.
The formal summative assessment for this module is based on a 3,000 word assignment addressing the learning outcomes for the module, MLO1, MLO2, MLO3 and MLO4.
Pre-requisite(s)
Appropriate to level 4 study
Co-requisite(s)
N/A
Module abstract
Management in the international business environment, that contemporary companies face, involves a fundamental knowledge of the key financial issues of raising capital, exchange rate management and how these impact the world of banking. The module is designed to teach you from a real-world relevant point of view and examining practical situations and using real world cases in seminars to bring the subject alive, highlight and contextualise the issues.
These topics will be considered from a corporate and social responsibility perspective and ethics considerations will be a running issue throughout the course.
Course info
UCAS Code N4N3
Credits 20
Level of Study Undergraduate
Mode of Study 2 years Full Time or 3 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department Newcastle Business School
Location City Campus, Northumbria University
City Newcastle
Start September 2025
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