MSc (Banking And International Finance)

Integrated financial markets and global businesses contribute significantly to modern banking, which is inseparable from international finance.

This course provides you with a comprehensive overview of central issues in banking and international finance. You’ll acquire an understanding of the forces that sway financial markets as well as the theories underlying commercial and international banking.

You'll gain knowledge and skills that can be practically applied which you'll put to the test in real-life scenarios through practical exercises.

You'll learn from highly qualified academics with research and consultancy expertise in credit, banking and finance. A strong research culture and excellent links with industry, commerce and professional bodies will give you the rare opportunity to gain a real understanding of the current challenges and issues facing the world’s international financial institutions.

Course Highlights:

• This course is shaped by the latest knowledge and critical thinking through the work of our advanced specialist research units, which have strong links with leading institutions in the US, Europe and Asia. These include the Centre for Advanced Studies in Finance, the International Banking Institute, and the Credit Management Research Centre.
• You will benefit from our strong relationships with the finance, credit and accounting professions, connecting you to the latest practitioner and policy developments.
• Gain skills for real-world application in the financial labour market through ‘Applied Finance’ and ‘Critical Skills for the Finance Professional’ modules.
• You’ll have access to our two, on-campus trading rooms, and the world’s top financial databases, such as Bloomberg, WRDS, CSMAR, Orbis, Refinitiv Eikon, and Datastream.
• High-profile speakers, from industry and regulatory bodies, share current trends and valuable real-world insight in guest lectures. Recent speakers have included a non-executive board member at UBS, and the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England.

Course Details:

• This course develops your knowledge of banking and international finance to an advanced level.
• You'll develop your existing skills in quantitative data analysis, applying financial methods and theories to solve complex business problems. Throughout the year you'll examine the global financial sector as you study corporate finance, international banking and finance, and commercial banking.
• Develop specialist knowledge with a choice of optional modules in a range of subject areas, including international investment, international business finance, organisation, and accounting.
• To demonstrate the knowledge and skills you gain during the course, you’ll have the opportunity to design and carry out your own research dissertation in the final semester. This allows you to focus on a topic of your choice, developing your ability to tackle the most pressing challenges currently facing the industry.
• Throughout the course we’ll support you to develop the professional skills that are critical for a successful career in the financial services.

Course Structure:

• Year 1 compulsory modules
• Module Name    Credits
• Quantitative Methods    15
• Corporate Finance    15
• Applied Finance    15
• Commercial Banking    15
• International Banking and Finance    15
• Accounting and Finance Dissertation    60
• Critical Skills for the Finance Professional    15
• Year 1 optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)
• Module Name    Credits
• Information and Organisation Design    15
• International Business Finance    15
• Forensic Accounting and Finance    15
• International Investment    15
• Financial Reporting and Analysis    15
• Portfolio Risk Management    15