Global Banking and Finance MSc

Postgraduate

In Leicester

£ 16,000 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leicester

Reasons to study Global Banking and Finance at DMU: The Global Banking and Finance MSc programme will provide you with an understanding of domestic and global financial systems, the impact of global and domestic financial crises and covers issues of regulation and prudential supervision. You will study corporate finance, legal and regulatory environments, national and international standards, financial theory and have the opportunity to enhance your knowledge of alternative types of banking and contemporary issues in the field such as systemic failures and sector problems. This course is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers in financial regulation, banking, finance and investment management. Most students will take part in a placement or internship as part of the Executive Company Project module, although the option of a traditional dissertation is available. Based at De Montfort University, you will be able to tailor you university experience to your interests. There are also opportunities to get involved with a #DMUglobal international experience programme and choose a language study option. The course offers a range of benefits including: Access to the Bloomberg Trading Room and industry standard software. Use of Cesim Bank Simulation to facilitate understanding of banking operations. Opportunity to pursue an Executive Company Project or Entrepreneurship Project. Teaching from academics with experience across many segments of the finance

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Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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The Gateway, LE1 9BH

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About this course

Entry criteria You should hold a good honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in any subject. English Language requirements If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 (including a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent is normally required. English language tuition is available at DMU both before and during the course, if required.

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Subjects

  • Entrepreneurship
  • Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Risk
  • Executive
  • Risk Management
  • Trading
  • Market
  • Investment
  • IT
  • International
  • Global
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • University
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Insurance
  • IT risk
  • Banking and Finance
  • Banking Finance
  • Financial Training
  • IT Management

Course programme

Research Methods. This module introduces the basic elements of research methodology and the complete range of research methods suitable for research in finance, accounting and business. This module can also help to define a research topic for dissertation.. International Financial Markets and Institutions. This module guides you through the role and function of the domestic and global financial system, non-deposit financial institutions and financial markets. This will cover interest rates, debt securities, equity markets and the foreign exchange market, as well as crises and regulation in financial sectors.. Corporate Finance. This module introduces key skills required for work in corporate finance. This module covers sources of funds for companies, investment needs, project appraisal and management of portfolios, risk measurement, relevance of capital structure and methods of company valuation.. Banking Theory and Practice. The module covers types of banking, current issues in national and international banking and asset and liability management. You will also look at principles of credit assessment and investigation, the theory and practice of central banking and banking risk.. Econometrics. This module introduces the theory and practice of basic econometric modelling techniques. You will examine simple linear regressions, multiple linear regressions, specification testing and misspecification testing. There will also be a focus on special cases in MLR, error-correction models, ARCH and GARCH modelling and time series forecasting.. Finance Theory. This module explores consumption and investment decisions, state-preference theory and efficient capital markets theory. You will look at stock market anomalies, trading mechanisms and the role of derivative instruments and valuation models.. International Banking and Financial Regulation. This module will cover the legal and regulatory environment in which banks and other financial institutions operate, national and international standards and interpretation and enforcement by the relevant authorities. You will learn about banking supervision, Basel Core Principles and financial crime including market abuse and insider trading.. Financial Derivatives. This module gives a foundation on the nature and use of these complex financial instruments. You will learn about the derivative markets, the options market and the commodity, interest rate, currency and index futures. This module also covers using options on stock indexes, foreign currencies, equity securities and the swap market.. Either: Dissertation. This involves research informed by a critical discussion, relevant issues and evidence. You will evaluate research methods available, identify and critically review literature, analyse information and draw conclusions relevant to a critical area of accounting and finance. Or Executive Company Project. This offers an opportunity to complete a practical management project in the workplace, so you can link theory to practice and develop practical skills for leadership. You will research a management issue provided by a sponsoring organisation, supported by both academic and work-based supervisors, while engaging with the business world. Or Entrepreneurship Project. This offers students the opportunity to turn a business idea into a business plan, to conduct preliminary research on the viability of the plan and receive feedback from experts. De Montfort University reserves the right to revise, review or withdraw any of the content at any time without prior notice, including (but not limited to) courses, fees, funding and events.

Global Banking and Finance MSc

£ 16,000 VAT inc.