MSc in Money and Banking

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Objectives This degree provides a firm foundation in the application of modern monetary analysis and international macroeconomics to show the impact of money and banking on business firms and general economic activity. The degree is ideal preparation for students who wish to build careers in banking, financial management or the civil service.
Entry requirements Students should have a good second class honours degree or equivalent from a recognised university.
Academic title MSc in Money and Banking
Course description Course modules
Core:

-Principles of Banking
-Principles of Finance
-Quantitative Methods for Business and Finance
-The Macroeconomic Environment
-Financial Systems and Economic Performance
-International Money and Finance
-Dissertation

Option modules (two from the following):

-Financial Derivatives
-Financial Econometrics
-Behavioural Finance
-Financial Statement Analysis
-Fixed Income Securities
-Financial Risk Management
-Game Theory

Teaching and assessment methods

Teaching is by a variety of lectures and seminars. Assessment is by written examination, assessed coursework, presentation, and a dissertation. The percentage of the final mark awarded for the
continuously assessed component varies across modules. There are eight taught modules examined in January and June followed by a 15,000 word dissertation written over the period July to September