Course summary
The MSc in International Banking & Finance is for those wanting to develop careers in financial management within the international banking sector. For those already working in finance or banking, the course will enhance your effectiveness by covering the latest developments in the field. You will develop the concepts and skills required by financial managers and financial analysts working in the international banking sector. You will also gain an understanding of contemporary financial problems and issues facing international business and banks. The programme will provide you with
- a broad understanding of financial theory and analysis
- an appreciation of the nature and functioning of financial markets and institutions
- a working knowledge of accounting information and its use in financial decision-making and analysis
- an ability to apply the analysis developed in the course.
Modules
Core classes: Accounting & Financial Analysis; International Financial Markets & Banking; Principles of Finance; Quantitative Methods for Finance; Derivatives & Treasury Management; Financial Management for Banks; Risk Management for Banks; Topics in Corporate Finance Elective classes: Behavioural Finance; Empirical Methods in Finance; Management Accounting; Portfolio Theory & Management; Security Analysis; Financial Modelling for Excel; Equity Analysis; Fixed Income Analysis
Assessment method
Class assessments will take the form of a class test and/or assignment for most classes. Each class will be examined at the end of the semester they are offered.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
- The Chartered Financial Analyst Institute
Entry requirements
Second-class Honours degree or non-UK equivalent qualification in accounting, economics, business studies or a subject with a strong quantitative component. The programme requires no prior knowledge of finance or banking.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £14500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £14500 | Year 1 |
| International | £26050 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
strath.ac.uk/studywithus/scholarships/
Provider information
University of Strathclyde
McCance Building
16 Richmond Street
Glasgow
G1 1XQ