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International Finance and Banking – (M.Sc.)
University of Bedfordshire
University of Bedfordshire Business School
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,695 - ≈ € 11,290 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Luton / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | February, October |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Bedfordshire
This new course is designed to build on your undergraduate skills in finance. If you have an undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, economics or other related areas and want to learn more about international finance and banking especially with a view to developing your career this course is for you. Londons finance and banking centres are easily accessible giving you real-world resources to aid your learning.
The course will be delivered through lectures, seminars and expert visiting speakers, and will also involve visits to the institutions that you are studying. Our tutors have many years of experience in finance and banking and excellent expertise in the area.
Why choose this course?
This course is designed to prepare you for senior management through the development of technical expertise in aspects of the banking and finance industry. Many applicants will aspire to work in the capital markets of their home countries, while others will wish to work in specialist areas of banking and finance. The international nature of the banking and finance industry makes this course highly desirable for those with an ambition to succeed in the industry.
During the course you will:
* Mix with other postgraduate students from around the world
* Benefit from excellent contacts within the Securities and Investments Institute (SII)
* Experience a course developed through consultation with professionals in the banking and finance industry
* Be located close to the City of London for study and placement opportunities
* Benefit from an international teaching team who have presented at conferences throughout the world
Areas of study you may cover on this course include:
* Financial modelling
* Banking and financial intermediation
* Advances in corporate finance
* Corporate banking
* International finance
* Financial markets
* Research methods
* Dissertation
* Financial statement analysis and security valuation
* Foundation of investment theories
Contents
Assessment
A range of assessment methods are used throughout the programme. Students are required to undertake a variety of group and individual based assessments throughout the duration of the programme. These assessments include individual essays, reports presentations and examinations and group based reports and presentations. The assessments are designed to test knowledge and understanding of the appropriate subject matter, but also to demonstrate the range of skills identified in the 'Curriculum Structure, Assessment Methods and Learning Outcomes section.
Educational Aims
The programme of study aims to achieve the following:
* To enable graduates to expand on undergraduate skills and enable them to contribute to a global knowledge economy
* To enable students to appreciate the integrated nature of finance and banking study and to relate both hard and soft issues to problem solving
* To emphasise the international nature of finance and banking study
* To add value to students to make them better employment prospects
* To undertake advanced studies of finance and banking and the changing external context in which they operate
* To enhance students career aspirations in finance and banking by developing skills at a masters level
* To develop the ability to apply knowledge and understanding of finance and banking to complex issues, both systematically and creatively, to improve practice
* To enhance lifelong learning skills and personal development so as to be able to work with self direction and originality and to contribute to business, society and the global economy
Student support
All students attend a number of induction sessions in their first week (administrative, academic, corporate and safety). Ongoing support regarding academic matters is provided by the Academic Advisory Service. Other support is provided by Student Services and by the Students Union.
Team working
Students engage with their peers and form teams that present material and PowerPoint presentations to other student members. These types of seminar activities and discussion encourage and engender team building and working together effectively.
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Register Now!Requirements
In order to apply for the programme you should have:
A first degree in a relevant discipline. This would include Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Studies (provided that a good level of numeracy is included) and pure science subjects, again where numeracy features.
An appropriate English language qualification where the first degree was not studied in English. This will be the equivalent of IELTS level 6.
Where such evidence of language competence cannot be provided, yet it is likely that the applicant may easily reach an appropriate standard, you may be invited to undertake one of the range of programmes offered by the University, prior to commencement of the MSc programme.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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