MSc International Banking and Finance

Designed in conjunction with the financial services industry, the programme is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute and the Institute of Operational Risk (IOR). On completion you will be a Chartered Banker with a strong specialism in the area of bank operations and finance and be well positioned to pursue a career in the financial services industry.  

Course Overview

The programme is part of the Financial Services suite of programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University, which is known as a Centre of Excellence in financial services as designated by the CISI.

Throughout the programme, you will develop the skills to manage effectively across an array of main bank operations, with a particular focus on financial regulation, measurement and management of risk as well as ethical decision making – all of which are of key importance to financial services companies.

You will advance your expertise in risk management and operations in banking, focusing on analysing financial services operations and risks in an international context and utilising analytical and qualitative techniques in a financial services setting.

Brighter futures

Graduates will be well equipped to pursue opportunities within the UK and internationally in sectors relating to more quantitative focused roles which include credit, market, interest rate and operational risk management as well as opportunities with major financial consultancy companies. Alternately, graduates may wish to undertake further study to MPhil or PhD level.

Subjects

• Investment Banking and Global Operations
• Operations and Strategy of Financial Institutions
• Managing Operational Risks in Financial Institutions
• Corporate Finance
• Bank Financial Risk
• Measurement and Management
• Financial Management
• Security Analysis
• Ethics and Decision making in Financial Institutions
• Research Methods; and Dissertation

Accreditation

The programme has accreditation from the following professional organisations:

• Chartered Banker Institute

Throughout the programme you will have student membership of the Institute and have access to events and specialists from the Banking Industry. Gradautes will automatically become a Chartered Banker. This is the gold standard professional qualification in the world of banking.

• Institute of Operational Risk

Through our accreditation from the Institute of Operational Risk, you have access to a widely recognised professional institute, best practices, knowledge sharing centre and events.

Entry requirements

UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent) in Financial Services, Insurance, Banking, Actuarial Studies, Business, Management, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Investment or any financial services related subject.

English language requirements

IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) is required with no element below 5.5.

Pre-sessional English

For international students who do not meet the minimum English language requirements for direct entry to the postgraduate programmes available at GCU London, we offer English language courses to help you improve your English language skills. View - Pre-sessional English at GCU London.