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About International Banking And Finance, Msc in University of Greenwich

Study our International Banking & Finance Master's at our Business School close to Canary Wharf, London. Ranked in Top 10 in London overall.

Why study this at Greenwich?

•  Want to be part of the global and dynamic banking industry and financial markets?
•  Our accounting and finance subjects are ranked in top 10 in London overall (Complete University Guide 2019)
•  Study a Master’s providing you with practical application of knowledge and techniques.

Course structure

This Master's will help you enhance your skills and knowledge, and advance your career. You will gain a competitive edge by acquiring an advanced and critical understanding of theoretical frameworks and applied aspects of banking, financial regulation, financial markets, bank management and corporate financial management.

Additional information

Assessment

Students are assessed through:

• Examinations
• Coursework
• Dissertation.

Careers

Graduates have management opportunities in the banking and finance areas. In recent years, employers of our students and graduates include:

• Barclays Financial Services
• HSBC
• Interamerican Bank
• Merit Broker House
• AXA
• National Bank of Greece
• Reserve Bank of Malawi
• Vietcombank
• Bank of Africa Group.

Employability

You will have frequent networking opportunities: Industry experts provide guest lectures, career development advice and curriculum input. Sector professionals are involved in developing content and teaching on various courses.

As part of our continuing Big Picture guest seminar series, senior executives from organisations including Northern Trust and Barclays are invited to pass on their insights and experience.

We have developed strong relations with companies in London's financial centres, including in the City, Canary Wharf and Fenchurch Street. This offers you networking, mentoring and internship opportunities in a perfect location to develop your career.

You can also reach out to top employers through our dedicated Business School Employability Office. The team develops your employment skills through CV support, careers fairs, interview skills workshops and guidance through mentors to progress in the industry. 

Our courses focus on providing you with practical application of banking and finance knowledge and techniques. This will allow you to develop the ability to research issues, analyse and solve problems and operate effectively in the context of modern banking and finance environments.

Industry ready

Recognising that the banking industry and financial markets are highly globalised and dynamic, this Master's has been developed so that it incorporates a study of different banking systems, international financial markets and emerging global trends and developments in banking in its core content. 

Our innovative courses offer you a chance to explore in depth cutting edge developments in areas such as risk measurement and modelling, business and corporate banking and Islamic banking.

Dissertation

The dissertation element will give you an unique chance to develop your research abilities and deepen your expertise in an area of banking and finance in which you have developed a specific interest. 

Rankings

Our accounting and finance subjects are ranked:

• Top 10 for student satisfaction in London (Complete University Guide 2018)
• Top 3 for course satisfaction in London (Guardian University Guide 2018)

Outcomes

This degree aims to:

• Provide you with the key theoretical underpinnings and applied elements of banking, financial markets and financial institutions and offer opportunities to engage with related areas of specialism
• Develop your understanding and appreciation of contemporary and defining issues faced by bankers and finance professionals through reflective, critical and evaluative thinking and teaching which is enhanced by research and professional practice
• Enable you to become a competent practitioner in the field of banking and finance by equipping you with a blend of knowledge, technical skills, creativity and ethical values required to perform effectively in key management and strategic roles.

Entry requirements

You should have a relevant undergraduate degree at 2.2 or above, or equivalent qualification, from a recognised university or higher education institute.

If you were educated in a language other than English and/or in a country where English speakers are in a minority, you should have a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill) or equivalent.

If you require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK, your score must be from a UK Visas and Immigration approved IELTS test.

Alternatively, students with an overall IELTS of 5 or 5.5 can study our Pre-Sessional English language programme prior to degree studies.

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