ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND LAW
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Our programme has a distinctive focus on banking regulation, supervision, compliance and risk management. It goes beyond traditional banking and finance courses by exploring the regulatory demands within banking and examining the role of central banks and international organisations in achieving and maintaining financial stability.
The MSc in Banking, Regulation and Financial Stability is designed for graduates of economics or finance who aspire to a career in banking. It will also appeal to recent graduates who are already working in financial services and wish to specialise in banking and financial regulation, as well as those who intend to continue to PhD research in this area. Successful students will be in demand and can expect to excel in careers in banks and regulatory bodies, or advisory roles in accounting, auditing and consulting firms.
You will be part of a dynamic and diverse body of staff and students at our School of Economics, Finance and Management and will be taught by world-renowned experts. Our academics enjoy internationally recognised research profiles in banking and beyond and bring experience and insight from working at a senior level within the sector. The academic staff on this programme enjoy strong links with central banks (Bank of England, European Central Bank, Deutsche Bundesbank) and international organisations (International Monetary Fund and the World Bank).
We pride ourselves on our highly interactive and innovative style of teaching, and take a case study approach to learning, utilising the sector experience of our teaching team. You will also be able to develop your professional skills by taking part in the extensive programme of careers events and workshops offered by the school and the University’s Careers Service.
Entry requirements: Applicants are expected to hold a first or upper second-class (2:1) degree in either finance or economics, or an equivalent overseas qualification from a reputable university.
Students with a degree in finance are required to demonstrate a good understanding of economics and mathematics.
MSc Economics, Accounting and Finance This programme aims to take graduate students with only limited knowledge of economics, accounting and/or finance and provide them with an understanding of the key concepts and contemporary issues in the field.
You will read and assess the current literature in the main areas of economics, accounting and finance and form independent, informed judgements about it. You will then plan and embark on a programme of independent research (under appropriate supervision), undertaking a thorough literature review in a prescribed topic area or analysing economic, accounting or financial data and relating the results to theory.
You will complete five compulsory units, before choosing four from a list of optional units in economics, accounting and finance. The final part of the MSc is a project-based dissertation of up to 15,000 words. A choice of dissertation subject areas is provided and you choose your specific topic from one of these broader areas. Many of the dissertations are literature-based and you will be expected to acquire and use literature search skills for a range of electronic and traditional sources.
The programme will provide you with a sound basis for a future career in a wide range of fields, including economics, accounting, finance and public service. You will also develop a range of transferable skills that will be valuable for employment in any sector.
Entry requirements: A first or good upper second-class honours degree (or equivalent qualification) that demonstrates mathematical ability.
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MSc Finance and Investment This programme is designed to provide you with a thorough grounding in the theoretical and practical sides of finance. It contains compulsory elements in asset pricing, corporate finance, financial reporting and analysis, quantitative methods and empirical finance, and offers optional units in areas including derivatives, investment management, credit risk, financial modelling, banking, behavioural finance and advanced corporate finance.
The programme is suitable for individuals with good undergraduate degrees in economics or accounting and finance, but also for those with more scientific backgrounds (eg an undergraduate education in mathematics, engineering or natural sciences).
In teaching block one you will complete four compulsory units, while in teaching block two you will choose three from a list of optional units alongside one further compulsory unit. The final part of the MSc is a research-based dissertation. This involves identifying and analysing a research question in finance under the guidance of a member of staff. The dissertation gives you an opportunity to explore an original problem, source and process the relevant financial data, analyse that data and learn to draw appropriate conclusions. The results are presented in a final report of up to 15,000 words.
Entry requirements: A first or good upper second-class honours degree (or country- related equivalent qualification level) in finance, accounting, economics, business, mathematics or another quantitative subject, such as engineering, physics or computing.
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