In the International Finance program, you acquire in-depth knowledge of several challenging aspects corporates are currently facing. Moreover, you will explore (financial) value creation methods of internationally operating companies from a broad perspective and learn to apply actual models to assess integrated reports on a strategic level. Furthermore, by learning and applying up-to-date methods to visualize processes and use data, you zoom in on the operational processes and explore possible improvements which will contribute to the overall strategic goals of the company.

This exchange program is open to any interested and hard-working student with an interest in finance, accounting, and economics and curiosity about applying these themes to internationally operating companies. You need to have an open mind, an interest in working in intercultural teams. Also, a positive research attitude and appropriate English language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) will help you finish this program successfully.

It is helpful to have knowledge of economics and a specific interest in International Finance. We recommend you to have an IELTS score of 6.5 or higher for this programme (an IELTS 6.0 is the required minimum).

Prerequisites: Level 5 (Year 1 and 2) 

A cover letter explaining your motivation to participate in this minor.
Deadline is 15 April 2024

An excellent command of English is required in order to be able to participate adequately in all activities. 

This minor will have classes from September 2024 until the end of January.

During this minor, you will learn to assess an organisation from its role in and contribution to society. You will learn to advise companies on internal and external (financial) reports, taking into account laws and regulations that apply. You work a lot in project groups. Presenting and discussing the progress of the different assignments you learn to understand the theoretical aspects as well as the application of it. In addition, working in project groups will help you to develop intercultural awareness skills as the students come from all over the world.  Some assessments are done by groups, and some assessments are individual. Different assessment forms will help you to improve your English language skills, i.e. reports, presentations, making a video, etc.

In this minor programme your can obtain 30 ECTS, divided over the following modules:

                - Business and Sustainability (7 ECTS)
                - Financial Performance (7 ECTS)
                - Personal Development (2 ECTS)
                - Financial Risk Management & Data (7 ECTS)
                - Process Management (7 ECTS)  

For more information about the programme and the enrollment procedure, please contact us via exchange.FCI.Breda@avans.nl