Banking Economics and Finance
Master
In Cranfield
Description
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Type
Master
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Mode of study
Full-time
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Languages
English
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Location
Cranfield
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Duration
12 Months
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Start date
30/09/2026
Drawing on faculty from across Cranfield School of Management, the programme is led by Cranfield’s Economics and Banking Group, which has been consistently ranked UK top 10 in the Financial Times.
This course is accredited by the Charter Banker Institute. You can obtain the professional qualification of Associate Chartered Banker
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About this course
Our Banking, Economics and Finance MSc is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute. Upon successful completion of all the PG Diploma modules, the students will obtain the professional qualification Associated Chartered Banker.
You will receive a digital badge awarded by the Principles for Responsible Banking Academy (PRBA), which has been established by the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) in collaboration with the Chartered Banker Institute and the Deutsche Gesellshaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).
You will have the opportunity to work on real-business problems set by our industry partners.
This course will improve your critical awareness of the issues organisations face and will enhance your communication and research skills.
Our Alumni will be engaged with the course to ensure that you are networking with employers throughout your time at Cranfield
The Banking, Economics and Finance MSc has been designed for those individuals who wish to develop expertise across three inter-related subject fields. This MSc will equip students with the level of knowledge and skills required for positions in the financial industry as well as positions in the public sector and in consultancy services
We welcome applications from talented candidates of all backgrounds and each application is considered on its individual merit. Usually candidates must hold either a:
First or a second class UK honours degree in a relevant discipline, or
an international qualification of a standard equivalent to a First or second class UK honours degree
Applicants who do not have a degree in accounting, finance or a related business discipline can apply, provided they can demonstrate a passion for a career in accounting, finance or banking.
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries
An external advisory panel informs the design and development of the course, and comprises senior management practitioners, reinforcing its relevance to the modern business world. Many of our faculty have held senior positions in industry and continue to engage with industry through consultancy and teaching. They are also supported by a team of international visiting industry speakers from influential financial organisations and professors who bring the latest thinking and best practice into the classroom
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Subjects
- Economics
- Banking
- Finance
- Financial Training
- Financial
Teachers and trainers (1)
Lakshmy Subramanian
Lecturer in Financial Economics and Course Director
Course programme
This course comprises twelve core modules, which includes one 80 credit thesis. The taught modules will focus on the demands of the external market whilst developing your core knowledge and skills suitable for the dynamic banking, economic, and financial landscape. They will comprise a combination of three 20 credit modules and six 10 credit modules. Specifically, 20 credits focused on Economics content, 20 credits on Accounting and Finance, 60 credits on Banking content, and 20 credits are allocated to Data Analytics.
Course delivery
Taught modules 60%, individual thesis 40%
Banking Economics and Finance
