Gain a strong understanding of modern banking and finance theory and practice, with insight into the performance, risk management and regulation of banks. You are taught by academics and practitioners who are at the forefront of this rapidly changing sector.

We offer you training in banking, finance, management, and accounting as well as an in-depth appreciation of the finance industry. You will develop your critical thinking and decision-making techniques, enabling you to appraise:

• bank operations
• corporate finance issues
• financial derivatives
• investment strategies
• quantitative techniques
• risk management models
• the latest developments in financial markets

This course opens a range of career opportunities including roles with banks, funds, regulators, consultancies and finance divisions of corporations or NGOs. We also offer internship opportunities, and guest speakers from the banking and finance industry.

On graduation, you’ll be ready to meet the complex demands of the modern workplace and take your place as a professional in a knowledge-based, global economy.

Careers

This MSc helps you develop the managerial and technical analytical skills required in the private and public sectors. You will gain the essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in banking and finance, and in business and management in general. This includes personal and transferable skills:

• critical thinking and analytical capacities
• self-management
• communication and teamwork
• information retrieval and information technology

This course is for you if you aim to work in:

• the City of London
• multinational banking and financial corporations
• investment banking and fund management
• large international financial bodies such as the IMF, OECD, and the World Bank
• central banks such as the Bank of England, FED, and the ECB
• Government bodies such as the Treasury
• auditing, bank supervision and regulation
• financial markets and regulators
• senior administrative and management roles in business

The MSc is also great preparation for pursuing a PhD.