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| Application Deadline: | We have no specific application deadline, and an early application is recommended | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 24,455 - | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Cass Business School
This course is now closed for September 2011 entry
The MSc in Banking and International Finance is designed to equip you for a very wide range of careers in banks, investment banks, securities firms, portfolio managers, finance departments of industrial and service companies, consultants, central banks, auditors, multinational financial organisations, etc.
Such organisations have a continuous demand for postgraduate-level executives. Consequently, this MSc is popular with high-calibre individuals driven by a desire to work in activities such as: traditional lending, securitisation, credit derivatives, bridge financing, asset management, trading foreign exchange and securities, derivatives and structured products, mergers and acquisitions, initial public offerings, securities custody, retail services, etc
Course characteristics
On a typical intake of around 80 students a year, a minimum of 35 nationalities will normally be represented. The international dimension of the course is further developed through the backgrounds of the permanent and visiting academic faculty. The international learning experience adds to range and depth to the student experience, while generating worldwide networking opportunities after graduation. The average age of students on the MSc in Banking and International Finance course is 25.
Contents
We review all our courses regularly to keep them up-to-date on issues of both theory and practice. Therefore, there might be some change to the detailed content of the modules and occasionally to module titles.
The Banking and International Finance course starts with two compulsory induction weeks, mainly dedicated to:
An introduction to careers in finance and the opportunity to speak to representatives from over 75 companies during a number of different industry specific fairs.
A refresher course of basic financial mathematics, statistics, computing and electronic databases.
Career opportunities
There is a continuous demand for capable postgraduate level executives in the world of finance.
Graduates from the MSc in Banking & International Finance move into a diverse range of careers in the financial sector: investment banking, securities sales and trading, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private banking, credit products, financial and credit risk management and consultancy.
MSc in Banking & International Finance Employability
Our Graduate Destination Survey of last year's MSc in Banking & International Finance cohort shows that 79% of graduates are now either in work (72%) or not job seeking as they are in further study, military service etc. (7%)*
Some examples of where graduates from the 2009/10 MSc in Banking & International Finance are working are:
- HSBC - Financial Control Division - Management Trainee
- RBS - Global Trade Finance - Assistant Product Manager
- Barclays Wealth - Private Banking - Analyst
- BNP Paribas - Global Equity & Commodity Derivatives Operations - Graduate
- Stardard Chartered Bank - Corporate Finance - Analyst
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
Every year we welcome students from around 100 different nations to study with us here at Cass. It is essential that all students have an excellent command of English in order to participate fully in the collaborative learning process. We therefore require all students who have not previously studied in English to sit an IELTS or TOEFL exam. If you are not a native English speaker but have studied or are studying in English at degree level, please submit a copy of your most recent English language test along with your application.
IELTS
The required IELTS level is an average of 7.0 with a minimum of 6.5 in writing.
TOEFL
For TOEFL we require 107 (Internet Based Test)
Our TOEFL code is 7650, department code 02
We do not offer a pre-sessional English class as an alternative to achieving these scores. Any pre-sessional course should be viewed as a way of settling into living and studying in the UK and not as a way of topping up an IELTS or TOEFL score.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 7.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 627 |
| TOEFL Computer-based: | 263 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 107 |
Accreditation
The CFA the global association of investment professionals, recognises the rigour and the relevance of the MSc in Banking & International Finance and has awarded this programme partner status. The CFA is the essential qualification for those wishing to pursue a career in the finance sector and the CFA recognises the MSc in Banking & International Finance as strong preparation for their professional exams. You also have the option of some additional preparatory classes for the CFA exams.
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