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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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MSc - Master of Science
The University of Edinburgh
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Programme description
Our MSc in Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics will provide you with a strong foundation in analytical and programming skills applied to risk management and in general to the banking and financial sectors. It will also deliver advanced knowledge of a range of banking innovations and technologies.
Accreditation
The Business School maintains good relationships with a number of professional bodies including the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI).
Programme structure
Learning will primarily be through:
lectures
set reading
class discussions
exercises
group-work assignments
problem-solving in tutorials
case studies
Assessment methods include examinations, assignments, presentations or continuous assessment.
Industry opportunities
We regularly bring guest speakers to the School to talk to Banking Innovation and Risk Analytics students about real, current practice. From company sponsored dissertations to career and employability treks, you will also have a variety of opportunities to learn from and network with industry and business professionals.
You will need a UK first-class or 2:1 honours degree in one of the subjects below, or an equivalent overseas qualification. An undergraduate degree in a quantitative subject, finance, economics, business or management is normally required. Acceptable quantitative subjects include mathematics, statistics, operational research, informatics, computer science, physics, and engineering. Candidates with a very good Honours degree in other areas of study or relevant business experience will be considered on an individual basis.
Students living in
Domestic
£20,400 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£34,000 per year
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£34,000 per year
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
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