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Management and Development of International Financial Systems – (M.Sc.)
University of Glamorgan
Business School
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,500 - ≈ € 13,300 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Pontypridd / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 60 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Glamorgan
Financial institutions have been forced by the globalisation of trade and finance to engage in the international financial market.
Without a knowledge and understanding of international banking theory, practice and procedure, finance managers cannot take the strategic steps required to restructure financial systems in order to operate effectively and efficiently in this new and evolving environment.
The MSc Management and Development of International Financial Systems will empower you to play a valuable role in this exciting field by developing your skills in the areas of banking and finance, with particular emphasis on the international dimension.
The course combines academic rigour with a policy orientation. The varied backgrounds of the teaching team and their range of research and consultancy activities ensure an appropriate blend of academic and practical perspectives. The programme also invites input from practitioners of major financial institutions with national and international roles.
Possible Career Options
From finance directors to investment bankers, our recent graduates have attained positions within a variety of local, national and international organisations.
Other possible career options include:
* Fund Manager
* Development banker
* Private client relationship manager
* Project finance analyst
* Risk Management in banking
* Regulatory bodies and consultancy.
Contents
For the MSc Management and Development of International Financial Systems you will normally study six modules at Stage 1, three double modules at Stage 2, followed by the dissertation at Stage 3.
Stage One
* Research Methods in Acc. & Finance (20 Credits)
* Strategic Accounting for Decision Making (10 Credits)
* Corporate Finance (10 Credits)
* Corporate Environment (10 Credits)
* Marketing Systems and Structures (10 Credits)
Stage Two
* Comparative Study of Financial Systems in Developing Countries
* Multinational Operations in Finance and Banking
* Option Module
(Stage Two includes 20 credit modules).
Stage Two – Option Modules
* Islamic Banking and Finance
* Economic Development
* International Financial Services Regulations
* Corporate Governance
* Issues in International Management
* Strategic Management
Stage Three
* Dissertation
Successful completion of the taught section allows progression to the Dissertation (60 credits).
How You Will Study
A range of educational methods is used, such as lectures, group discussions, case study workshops, individual investigative projects and a variety of audio and visual methods. Separate induction and dissertation preparation sessions will also be held.
Learning is by a mixture which includes lectures, tutorials, guest lectures, case studies, audio visuals and field trips.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
A minimum 2:2 Honours degree or an equivalent international qualification may also be acceptable.
English language requirement
International applicants will need a good command of English – the equivalent of an IELTS score of 6.5 or TOEFL score of 575 or more, or computer-based TOEFL 233, depending on the course you are studying.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 233 |
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