Gain a strong understanding of modern banking and finance theory and practice, with particular insight into the performance, risk management and regulation of banks. You’re taught by academics and practitioners who are at the forefront of this rapidly changing sector.

We offer you training in banking, finance, management and accounting as well as an in-depth appreciation of the finance industry. You’ll develop your critical thinking and decision-making techniques, enabling you to appraise:

• bank operations
• corporate finance issues
• financial derivatives
• investment strategies
• quantitative techniques
• risk management models
• the latest developments in financial markets.

This course opens up a range of career opportunities including roles with banks, funds, regulators, consultancies and finance divisions of corporations or NGOs. We also offer internship opportunities, and guest speakers from the banking and finance industry.

On graduation, you’ll be ready to meet the complex demands of the modern workplace, and take your place as a professional in a knowledge-based, global economy.

This course is for you if you aim to work in:

• the City of London
• multinational banking and financial corporations
• investment banking and fund management 
• large international financial bodies such as the IMF, OECD and the World Bank
• central banks such as the Bank of England, FED and the ECB
• Government bodies such as the Treasury 
• auditing, bank supervision and regulation
• financial markets and regulators
• senior administrative and management roles in business.

The MSc is also great preparation for pursuing a PhD.