MSc International Banking and Finance - Details and Course Structure

The Masters degree in International Banking and Finance has been designed to develop an understanding of financial theory and analysis that is particularly relevant for those aspects of international banking. The globalisation of  business and the integration of financial markets implies that banking is increasingly an international business. The course develops the concepts and skills that are required by financial managers and financial analysts operating in this environment. It also provides an understanding of contemporary financial problems and issues facing international business and banks.

Entry Requirements

UK students are required to have a good honours degree (2.1 preferred) or equivalent (in economics, accounting, business studies, maths, statistics, or computing) or an equivalent professional qualification.
Overseas students' qualifications will be judged on an equivalent basis.

You must also be able to attend the introductory sessions at the end of September 2010.

Course Structure

The taught component of the course will be covered in the first two semesters (October - May). Both of these semesters are sub-divided into two teaching blocks of six weeks duration.

Each class consists of 18-24 hours of intensively taught lectures, plus typically 6-12 hours of tutorial time. Assessment varies from class to class, but typically consists of an assignment or class test during the semester and an examination at the end of that semester, i.e. in January and June respectively. The distribution of the classes across the four teaching blocks is given below. The research component of the course will take up the third (summer) semester.

Please note: There is no need to make an application for all taught postgraduate courses from the Department of Accounting and Finance.   It is feasible to transfer to one of the departments other programmes should you wish to do so after commencement of your studies.  You should therefore choose one course for application purposes.