International Banking and Finance

MSc

This degree covers the two themes of international banking and finance and Islamic finance to reflect the changing nature of international banking in the 21st century.

Overview
Content
Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Application

Direct application to The University of Northampton or UKPASS

Course level

Postgraduate

Modes of study

Full time

Attendance

One year full-time.

Location

Park Campus

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold a recognised first or second class honours degree from a UK university or international equivalent in finance, banking, accounting or a related discipline. Students who hold professional qualifications may be eligible to enter this course. Professional qualifications considered would include ACA, AIA, ACCA, CIMA, AIB, IFA, IFS, ACII etc if they are obtained by examination.

Length of study

One year

School

Northampton Business School

Course content

The course is designed to complement the range of knowledge and skills that participants will have acquired in the course of earlier studies and their work experience. It will provide students with theoretical and practical frameworks as well as analytical techniques and key transferable skills. In addition it will develop the ability to apply relevant knowledge and skills and to exercise professional judgement for those seeking a role in international financial regulation; banking, insurance, strategic decision making, corporate governance, and the management of risk within an organisation.

The course covers international banking and finance and international banking and Islamic finance via a mixture of compulsory and optional modules. Students are required to study six modules, and a dissertation.

Special course features

One year full-time masters
International banking

Typical modules

Global Financial Strategy
International Banking and Financial Markets
Corporate Social Responsibility and Governance
Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management
Islamic Banking and Finance
Dissertation

Assessment

A variety of assessment methods are used including reports, essays, presentations, student-led seminars, workshops, 'e' based assessments and examinations.

Career opportunities

The MSc in International Banking and Finance is designed to prepare students for a career in international banking and the global financial services industry.

Application

Direct application to The University of Northampton or UKPASS

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.