Course summary
Why study this course? Our International Banking and Finance MSc is an excellent next step if you have an undergraduate degree in the field of banking and finance. We’ve designed the course to meet the needs of the international financial community and the City of London, increasing your job prospects after graduation. The course is designed primarily for students working in the banking and finance sector therefore core modules are timetabled to be held in the evenings and allowing independent study and related activities to be undertaken during the day. More about this course On this MSc course you’ll experience the global environment of the banking and finance sector, taking advantage of the University’s location in a world city. Our students and tutors come from all parts of the globe and will enrich your learning and cultural experience. You’ll hear from industry experts who will give guest talks and presentations, providing real-world insights into the international banking and finance sector. This is also one of a few courses in the UK that includes the study of a core module covering investment banking as well as commercial banking. You'll be trained to use Bloomberg and become a part of the global elite of finance professionals who use the platform in relation to commercial and investment banking, international corporate finance, financial derivatives and risk management, as well as financial regulation and compliance. Our course is built to enhance your job prospects and allow you to grow professionally. Our Careers and Employability Service team will support you throughout your degree and help you make future career decisions. You’ll also get a chance to learn a new language (German, French, Spanish or Arabic) to boost you international career prospects.
Modules
Example modules include: International Corporate Finance; Commercial and Investment Banking; Financial Regulation and Compliance; Data Analysis for Global Business; Dissertation; Business Consultancy Project; Work Placement; Financial Derivatives and Risk Management; Fundamentals of CSR and Sustainability; Environmental Economics; Practical Sustainability; Economics of International Trade; Growth, Trade and Development; International Financial Reporting; Audit and Assurance; Advanced Financial Management; International Logistics; Business Work Placement Project; International Business Strategy with Simulation.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods are used across each module of the course. Essays and reports are used in modules where learning outcomes include the development of writing skills, referencing, synthesis and critical evaluation. Group work is used in modules where co-operative skills are being developed. Case studies are employed where you are learning how to apply financial or legal analysis to particular scenarios or organisations. Methods of assessment include individual and group presentations, coursework problem sets and mini-projects, placement employer assessment, in-class tests, seen and unseen exams.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate applicants should have a minimum of a UK Honours degree at 2:2 level, or equivalent undergraduate degree from overseas, or an equivalent professional qualification, or relevant work experience. Credit transfer is possible if there is evidence that the material covered in any module has been satisfactorily assessed to the appropriate level. Credit can also be awarded for prior experiential learning which broadly matches module(s) within the curriculum, and where appropriate evidence of attainment is available.
English language requirements
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements.
please see our English language requirements for more details.
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/applying/english-language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £1170 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1170 | Module |
| Scotland | £1170 | Module |
| Wales | £1170 | Module |
| EU | £2020 | Module |
| International | £2020 | Module |
| Channel Islands | £2020 | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £2020 | Module |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB