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MSc - Master of Science
Leeds, Main
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
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'll 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, the Head of Securities and Fund Services at Citigroup Asia Pacific and members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee, including a Deputy Governor. On all Masters courses at Leeds University Business School you’ll have an opportunity to apply for a place on a week-long international study tour which will include company visits, guest lectures and networking events, as well as an opportunity to visit local places of interest. Previous study tours have included visits to Berlin, Frankfurt, Milan and Zurich. Find out more about studying your Masters at Leeds University Business SchoolAccreditationLeeds University Business School has triple accreditation from the three leading bodies AACSB, AMBA and EQUISThis course is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI). All students receive membership whilst studying and are eligible for Chartered Banker status upon graduation. Leeds University Business School has also been named a Centre of Excellence by the CBI. As part of the CFA® University Affiliation, eligible students can apply for CFA® scholarships that cover the cost of registration for the CFA examination.
The aim of the module is to give students the opportunity to demonstrate the independent research skills necessary to define conduct and report a substantial piece of empirical research in accounting and finance. This module will provide students with the opportunity to develop a deep knowledge of their chosen area of study and demonstrate self-motivation and effective time management skills which will be necessary to successfully complete a work of this magnitude over a sustained period.
The module aims to familiarise the students with the use of quantitative techniques pertinent to the understanding of modern finance theories and essential in solving finance problems. Its main emphasis is on the applications of various quantitative techniques. Students will have opportunities to develop a good understanding of methods and applications of quantitative techniques in finance. They should be able to use these techniques in analysing and solving problems encountered by corporate financial managers & financial decision makers and present, interpret, discuss the results in preparing appropriate report. Students are also expected to become proficient in the use of Excel in solving finance problems.
The module commercial banking aims to develop students? knowledge and understanding of the key theoretical and practical issues in retail banking. The module provides students with a thorough grounding in a range of commonly employed numerical tools, strategies and techniques in the day-to-day management of banks. By the end of the module the student will be knowledgeable on the main activities of retail banks, capable of recognizing common problems and applying the appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools to solve them.
This module aims to provide a critical understanding of the key theoretical principles for effective financial decision making in a corporate enterprise and develop a practical understanding of the use of financial theory in business and financial markets. The module attempts to relate theory to current corporate business practice and requires students to be able to confidently use, interpret and manipulate financial formulas and numerical data. It provides a basis for further study of more specialist modules in finance.
The aim of the module is to provide students with opportunities to develop professional skills which are essential for success in both study and work, including: oral communication skills; presentation skills; team-working skills; commercial awareness; and awareness of global and cultural issues in business. Students will analyse a series of business issues and case studies; through these scenarios and case studies students will have the opportunity to identify and define problems, analyse financial and non-financial data, develop their commercial awareness, exercise appropriate professional and ethical judgement and develop reasoned conclusions and recommendations. Students will also be exposed to a number of different experiences designed to provide opportunities for students to practise and develop their skills.
The module provides an understanding of the operation, challenges and issues facing the world's international financial institutions and markets, with a focus on development, reform and policy. The course assumes an international perspective with numerous cross-country comparisons in terms of regulation, institutions and policies.
Quantitative Methods is a Masters level module intended to provide students with a thorough grounding in the effective use of mathematical and statistical techniques in business and finance. The module provides students with a thorough grounding in a wide range of numerical tools and techniques from basic descriptive statistics, through regression to time series methods. The module places a strong emphasis on the interpretation and communication of quantitative information and analysis as a basis for other applied and research based modules.
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