International Banking and Finance (MSc)

Overview

The ability to be agile in diverse business environments, to be able to anticipate future disruptions in business practices and to change direction at speed, are now recognised as the basis for edging past competitors in a growing international competitiveness.

The aim of the course is to develop these sets of abilities with a particular focus on a thorough understanding of the international financial markets in which businesses operate and an understanding of corporate policies in the areas of capital investment, financing, acquisitions and restructuring. The rapid integration of international capital markets, the worldwide accessibility of investment funds and the continuous development of new and sophisticated financial products require business managers to understand how these changes affect the operations of their businesses and react accordingly.

London Metropolitan Business School

www.londonmet.ac.uk/lmbs/

Applying and entry

PLEASE NOTE There is no official closing date for this course, but you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only consider your application if there are places available on the course.

Tel: 020 7133 4202
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk

The standard requirement is a lower second UK Honours degree or equivalent, in business, finance, economics or related degrees with major components in Economics, Mathematics and Statistics. Those without the degree in business, finance, economics or related degree can apply for an MA in International Banking. Students who do not meet academic standards can attend the Graduate Diploma Course in Economics or Finance prior to enrolling on this course.

Course contents

The course consists of of six essential taught modules, five of which are core and one optional module, together with a dissertation of about 12,000-15,000 words.

• Banking Operations and Strategy
• Domestic and International Banking
• Financial Markets and Portfolio Analysis
• Quantitative Research Methods
• International Banking and Finance Dissertation

• Corporate Finance
• Development Finance
• International Finance
• Economics of European Integration
• Bank Capital Management
• Financial Derivatives
• Modelling and Forecasting Financial Markets
• Islamic Banking and Finance
  
• Risk Hedging and Financial Instruments
• Law of International Banking and Finance
• Law of International Banking Transactions

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Assessment
A variety of methods are used including examinations, computer workshops, essays, reports, tests and case study presentations

Careers

The course will be of interest to graduates seeking careers in multinationals, import/export companies, domestic and international financial organisations and international banks. Those already employed can update their knowledge and/or improve their careers. In addition, it can lead onto further study.

Student profiles

Read a student profile: Amit Banerjee
Read a student profile: Kevin Mukamba