Banking and Finance MSc
University of Chester
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This MSc course in Banking and Finance will enhance your professional skills and employability in the banking and finance sector.Course overviewAligned with the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) syllabus, this course gives you the skills you need to work in today’s banking and finance industry with a focus on concepts such as credit risk management, strategy, corporate governance and ethics, sustainability, and quantitative techniques.You will learn through hands-on experience the importance of ...Read more

This MSc course in Banking and Finance will enhance your professional skills and employability in the banking and finance sector.

Course overview

Aligned with the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) syllabus, this course gives you the skills you need to work in today’s banking and finance industry with a focus on concepts such as credit risk management, strategy, corporate governance and ethics, sustainability, and quantitative techniques.

You will learn through hands-on experience the importance of innovation within banking and finance to increase your future employability.

In the final year, students have the opportunity to apply key skills within their final projects in the form of a dissertation, new business development proposal or a case study analysis.

Why study this course with us?

This course prepares you for today’s banking and finance world and covers core concepts such as credit risk management, corporate governance, market, and securities alongside the information technology skills needed to enhance your employability.

Our academics have both the industry and academic credentials to ensure that the application of theory into practice is at the heart of your course. You will have the opportunity to create a network of like-minded peers.

The location of Chester Business School provides a unique opportunity to add value to this course by providing expert masterclasses from local, top-ranking companies such as Bank of America, M&S Bank, Airbus and Bentley Motors.

Careers and Employability aims to deliver a service which is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

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2/101
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46th
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56th
What students say
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Reza
09 Feb 24

To be fair the only thing i have a problem with is the quality of food at the dining room of my facility, other than that everything is great..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

Students are required to have a 2:2 Honours degree, or equivalent in any discipline. Non-standard qualifications will be considered for entry on their own merit. All applicants will be required to complete a standard application form and may be invited to attend an informal interview if required.

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£8,505 per year

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£14,750 per year

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£14,750 per year

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To be fair the only thing i have a problem with is the quality of food at the dining room of my facility, other than that everything is great...
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University of Chester
University of Chester , Chester

The University of Chester is a 21st century university which traces its roots back to 1839, placing it among the oldest higher...

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University of Chester
Queens Park Road Chester Cheshire CH4 7AD United Kingdom
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