International Banking & Finance - MSc - Full time

Whether you are contemplating a career in business, or currently working in the field and looking to upgrade your qualifications, this course will give you the tools you need for successful banking institution management. Covering issues that range from creativity in business to the global economic environment and organisational behaviour, it addresses the essentials of modern business and opens doors to increased employment opportunities at a postgraduate level.

Whether you are contemplating a career in business, or currently working in the field and looking to upgrade your qualifications, this course will give you the tools you need for successful banking institution management. Covering issues that range from creativity in business to the global economic environment and organisational behaviour, it addresses the essentials of modern business and opens doors to increased employment opportunities at a postgraduate level. The MSc in International Banking and Finance will familiarise you with the most current developments in global financial markets from the unique perspective of banking institutions. The programme aims at preparing you for a career in banking and finance by enabling you to develop expertise in key areas of international banking institutions management. Through the compulsory modules you will acquire a critical understanding of current theories and empirical research in the fields of banking, finance and law from which you will develop the practical skills to apply this knowledge within an institutional framework. The specialist modules will offer you the academic preparation to evaluate alternative theories and methodologies in international banking and finance and to make critical judgements on their applicability to complex issues where there is incomplete information. 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 – International Banking & Insurance and Strategic Management in Global Banking – 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.