The module ISM532 – International Financial Management offers a comprehensive overview of essential financial management concepts and financial statement analysis techniques, equipping students with the knowledge and tools to manage key issues in corporate finance. This module introduces students to foundational principles in financial management, such as cash management, financial planning, and budgeting, and explores the complexities of financial statement analysis, helping students understand and evaluate a company’s financial health. Through examining recent trends and developments, students will gain insights into both short-term and long-term financial planning and the factors that influence financial decision-making within businesses.

Structured around practical applications, the module provides students with hands-on experience in analysing financial data, preparing cash budgets, and utilizing financial ratios to assess liquidity, profitability, and operating efficiency. Students will learn to critically interpret financial statements, recognise limitations, and propose improvements for a company’s financial position. By comparing alternative financial tools and payout methods, they will develop the analytical skills needed to make informed, strategic decisions. This course prepares students to confidently assess and manage financial operations, making them valuable assets to any organisation in the global financial landscape.