Global finance: a brief introduction
Choose a starting date
Learning modes and locations may be different depending on the course start date. Please check the location of your chosen course and read our guide to learning modes and locations to help you choose the right course for you.
- Start Date: 23 Sep 2025End Date: 14 Oct 2025Tue (Evening): 18:30 - 20:30OnlineFull fee £129.00 Senior fee £129.00 Concession £84.00
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
The course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of global finance, focusing on international markets, financial instruments, and the global economic environment.
What will we cover?
- International trade,
- Exchange rates,
- Global financial markets
- Multinational corporations,
- Financial crises and risk management.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Understand the structure and function of global financial markets.
- Analyze the impact of exchange rates and international trade on economies.
- Assess the role of financial instruments in global finance.
- Evaluate the risks and opportunities in global financial operations.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This is an introductory course suitable for beginners. No prior knowledge or specific skills are required, though a basic understanding of economics is helpful.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
The course will be taught through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive discussions. There will be informal assignments and readings to complete outside of class to reinforce the concepts learned, but these are not compulsory. The most important issue is interactive lessons with in-class participation and you will be encouraged to share your thoughts and ideas during the course.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
No additional costs but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
HPC220 Debt in the global political economy
HPC221 Nationalism in the 20st century.
Dr. Çaglar Ezikoglu is an expert in international politics, Middle East and Turkish politics and political economy, with an MA from in European politics from the University of Sussex and a PhD in International Politics from Aberystwyth University in 2019. Widely published, he’s presented at numerous conferences around the world in the study of international politics. He currently teaches at the University of Birmingham in the Department of Political Science and International Studies and he has taught at the university level in the UK and Turkey. He has been teaching courses in political science, international relations, economics, history and sociology. He has been nominated for the Political Studies Association Sir Bernard Crick Teaching Prize and British International Studies Association Early Career Excellence Teaching Prize in 2024. He is the recipient of the competitive UK Global Talent Visa. At City Lit, Çaglar will teach politics courses, exploring the politics of cities, unions and strikes in the 21st century, Turkey, the Middle East and global political economy.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.