Course summary

Why this course? • Designed to cover syllabi of relevant professional bodies including the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) and Institute of Risk Management (IRM) which can help with career development, professional qualifications and networking opportunities • Optional one-year placement on the full-time MSc • Top ten in the UK for postgraduate student satisfaction (PTES 2022, 2023) • Jointly recognised as the best modern university in the country, and the best modern university in London for research excellence. (REF 2021). 77% of our research is ranked ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ (REF 2021). About this course This distinct MSc programme provides an i**nnovative and flexible approach allowing you to upskill or specialise in your career. The addition of risk management to this programme makes this a unique degree which will prepare you for a number of roles in business and finance, including risk officer. You can choose to complete the full masters programme, or a shorter PGCert or PGDip. The programme consists of the following pathways: • PG Certificate Banking & Finance • PG Certificate Risk Management • PG Diploma Banking, Finance & Risk Management • MSc in Banking, Finance & Risk Management Skills You will gain an in-depth knowledge of finance and banking, as well as risk management, elevating your skills in-line with increased workplace demand. Career opportunities The Banking and Finance pathways will prepare you to work in either corporate finance or in the financial services industry. Whereas the Risk Management pathways will help you secure work in business risk management, project management or hybrid roles. These pathways combined will allow you to take on general management, hybrid or consultancy roles in a wide range of sectors. On the MSc, the consultancy project will help prepare you for a career as a consultant, whilst the dissertation option allows you to explore a relevant topic of your choice in-depth and may lead to further research/study (i.e. a doctorate programme). Modules Examples include: • Business Research Methods • Project Risk Appraisal and Management • Banking and Wealth Management