Global Investment Banking - MSc - Full-time

The MSc in Global Investment Banking offers you a practical approach to investment analysis within the environment of a truly globalised industry. This programme is designed to provide you with the theory, concepts and methods needed to raise your profile with marketable skills in high demand by employers in the banking sector.

The MSc in Global Investment Banking is designed to provide you with a thorough understanding of the key theories and concepts involved in global investment banking. It will provide you with the theoretical foundations of investment banking and also with the practical skills to develop yourself in this lucrative market place. The disciplines covered in this programme are of special interest to international institutions who want to attract professionals who understand the fundamentals of finance and investments. The MSc in Global Investment Banking offers you a practical approach to investment analysis within the environment of a truly globalised industry. This programme is designed to provide you with the theory, concepts and methods needed to raise your profile with marketable skills in high demand by employers in the banking sector. The MSc in Global Investment Banking aims to develop a thorough understanding of theoretical and practical aspects of investment banking by providing you with the practical skills necessary to analyse the risks and returns of securities portfolios in global markets. The programme explores the characteristics of investment banking within global financial markets alongside the theoretical aspects of portfolio investment and securities, their analysis and valuation. International banks and financial institutions.International, regional and national regulatory agencies. Government agencies and policy think-tanks. Journalism, financial news. Academics and research. Consultancy. Industry and commerce. Non-profit development agencies. View Full Screen

What's involved The programme is studied full-time over one year of three trimesters. You will learn by a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials and independent study. You will study: Trimester 1 You will be required to undertake three compulsory modules in your first trimester – Financial Management; Financial Markets, Institutions & Banking; and International Economic Law. Trimester 2 Your second trimester will involve two compulsory modules – Investment, Corporate Finance & Portfolios; and Management of Financial Risk - and you will choose one option module. Trimester 3 The third trimester is composed of the Research Methods module and a Dissertation.

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the courseYou will normally be expected to hold an Honours (2.2) degree. If you have an Ordinary degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience you may also be admitted. It is not necessary, though desirable, to have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Law. If you are applying from outside the European Union you must have an Honours (2.2) degree or equivalent from a recognised institution and, will also be required to provide proof of English Language proficiency. Evidence of an IELTS test score of 6.0 with no element scored below 5.5 or a TOEFL score of 600 with a TWE of 4.5 (250 on the computer-based test with a TWE of 4.5) is acceptable.Other qualifications with appropriate experience may also be considered.Fees Table2012/3 2013/4 Scotland £5,640 £5,870 European Union £5,640 £5,870 Rest of UK £5,640 £5,870 Overseas £10,350 £10,760 Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.