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M.Sc. International Banking and Finance
Glasgow Caledonian University London
| Application deadline: | There is no formal closing date for applications, but early application is advised. |
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| Start date: | January 2014, September 2013 |
| Credits: | 60 ECTS |
| Duration full-time: | 12 months |
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| Delivery mode: | On Campus |
| Educational variant: | Full-time |
Description
Designed in conjunction with the financial services industry, the programme is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute and the Institute of Operational Risk (IOR). On completion you will be a Chartered Banker with a strong specialism in the area of bank operations and finance and be well positioned to pursue a career in the financial services industry.
Course Overview
The programme is part of the Financial Services suite of programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University, which is known as a Centre of Excellence in financial services as designated by the CISI.
Throughout the programme, you will develop the skills to manage effectively across an array of main bank operations, with a particular focus on financial regulation, measurement and management of risk as well as ethical decision making all of which are of key importance to financial services companies.
You will advance your expertise in risk management and operations in banking, focusing on analysing financial services operations and risks in an international context and utilising analytical and qualitative techniques in a financial services setting.
Brighter futures
Graduates will be well equipped to pursue opportunities within the UK and internationally in sectors relating to more quantitative focused roles which include credit, market, interest rate and operational risk management as well as opportunities with major financial consultancy companies. Alternately, graduates may wish to undertake further study to MPhil or PhD level.
Contents
Subjects
* Investment Banking and Global Operations
* Operations and Strategy of Financial Institutions
* Managing Operational Risks in Financial Institutions
* Corporate Finance
* Bank Financial Risk
* Measurement and Management
* Financial Management
* Security Analysis
* Ethics and Decision making in Financial Institutions
* Research Methods; and Dissertation
Requirements
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in Financial Services, Insurance, Banking, Actuarial Studies, Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Investment or any financial services related subject.
English language requirements
IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required with no element below 5.5.
English Language Requirements
| IELTS band: | 6 |
Accreditation
The programme has accreditation from the following professional organisations:
* Chartered Banker Institute
Throughout the programme you will have student membership of the Institute and have access to events and specialists from the Banking Industry. Gradautes will automatically become a Chartered Banker. This is the gold standard professional qualification in the world of banking.
* Institute of Operational Risk
Through our accreditation from the Institute of Operational Risk, you have access to a widely recognised professional institute, best practices, knowledge sharing centre and events.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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