MSc Banking and Finance

Programme overview

Entry requirements

• A 2:1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject eg accounting, finance or mathematics and normally a background in economics. Must have a good grounding in quantitative subjects.
• For applicants whose first language is not English, a TOEFL score of 580 overall and 4 in the TWE (or a score of 240 in the computer based test and 4 in the essay); or IELTS scores of 6 or more in each section and 6.5 overall.

Programme specification

Our graduates will:

1. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of current and emerging theories, techniques and practices within the field of banking and international finance, and the relevance of these theories within a professional setting

2. Be proactive problem solvers with the ability to critically evaluate and formulate solutions to complex banking and international financial scenarios

3. Be an independent researcher able to critically analyse and synthesise current empirical research in banking and international finance, to develop research ideas and questions, and to undertake analysis and interpretations of results

4. Be professional in applying banking and international finance to a broader business context

5. Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial operations and be able to critically analyse these within a global context

6. Be effective communicators of findings and recommendations in a clear and cogent manner in both written and oral contexts

Year 1

[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
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Students are eligible for the award if they pass the 150 credits of modules (including any pass for progression modules) and achieve an overall average mark of 50 or above, calculated across the 180 credits of modules.

Compulsory Modules

Students will be required to study the following 150 credits of compulsory modules:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LUBS5000M	Quantitative Methods	15
LUBS5004M	Corporate Finance	15
LUBS5011M	Applied Finance	15
LUBS5035M	Commercial Banking	15		PFP
LUBS5054M	International Banking and Finance	15		PFP
LUBS5062M	Accounting and Finance Dissertation	60		PFP
LUBS5072M	Critical Skills for the Finance Professional	15

Optional Modules

Students will be required to study 15 credits in Semester 1:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LUBS5002M	Information and Organisation Design	15
LUBS5003M	Portfolio Risk Management	15
LUBS5006M	International Business Finance	15

Students will be required to study 15 credits in Semester 2:

Code	Title	Credits	Semester	Pass for Progression
LUBS5019M	Forensic Accounting and Finance	15
LUBS5052M	International Investment	15
LUBS5056M	Python Programming for Finance	15
LUBS5982M	Financial Reporting and Analysis	15

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