International Banking and Finance - MSc

Master

In London

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

Our International Banking and Finance MSc is an excellent next step if you have an undergraduate degree in the field of banking and finance. We’ve designed the course to meet the needs of the international financial community and the City of London, increasing your job prospects after graduation.

The course is designed primarily for students working in the banking and finance sector therefore core modules are timetabled to be held in the evenings and allowing independent study and related activities to be undertaken during the day.

On this MSc course you’ll experience the global environment of the banking and finance sector, taking advantage of the University’s location in a world city. Our students and tutors come from all parts of the globe and will enrich your learning and cultural experience. You’ll hear from industry experts who will give guest talks and presentations, providing real-world insights into the international banking and finance sector. This is also one of a few courses in the UK that includes the study of a core module covering investment banking as well as commercial banking.

You'll be trained to use Bloomberg and become a part of the global elite of finance professionals who use the platform in relation to commercial and investment banking, international corporate finance, financial derivatives and risk management, as well as financial regulation and compliance.

Our course is built to enhance your job prospects and allow you to grow professionally. Our Careers and Employability Service team will support you throughout your degree and help you make future career decisions. You’ll also get a chance to learn a new language (German, French, Spanish or Arabic) to boost you international career prospects.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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31 Jewry Street, EC3N 2EY

Start date

On request

About this course

a minimum of a lower second class (2.2) honours degree, or equivalent undergraduate degree from overseas, or an equivalent professional qualification, or relevant work experience.

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Subjects

  • Corporate Finance
  • Risk
  • Compliance
  • Investment Banking
  • Investment
  • Risk Management
  • International Banking
  • International
  • Global
  • Banking
  • Finance
  • Financial
  • Financial Training
  • Banking Finance
  • Financial Derivatives
  • Banking and Finance
  • Derivatives

Course programme

Modular structure

The modules listed below are for the academic year 2020/21 and represent the course modules at this time. Modules and module details (including, but not limited to, location and time) are subject to change over time.

Year 1 modules include:
  • Commercial and Investment Banking (core, 20 credits)
  • Dissertation (core, 60 credits)
  • Financial Regulation and Compliance (core, 20 credits)
  • International Corporate Finance (core, 20 credits)
  • Research Methods for Global Business (core, 20 credits)
  • Accounting and Finance for Managers (option, 20 credits)
  • Business Work Placement Project (option, 20 credits)
  • Environmental Economics and Investment (option, 20 credits)
  • Financial Derivatives and Risk Management (option, 20 credits)
  • Growth, Trade and Development (option, 20 credits)
  • Human and Ethical Perspectives in Organisations (option, 20 credits)
  • International Logistics (option, 20 credits)
  • People and Organisations: Principles and Practice in Global Contexts (option, 20 credits)
  • Translating for International Organisations (option, 20 credits)
Assessment

You’ll be assessed using a variety of methods, including individual and group presentations, coursework problem sets, mini-projects, placement employer assessment, in-class tests, seen and unseen exams.

International Banking and Finance - MSc

Price on request