Master of Banking and Finance

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I.    Description

This comprehensive master’s degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of the banking and finance industry. Designed for people who have limited prior knowledge in finance and are looking to enter the industry, the course is ideal if you want to build strong skills in banking and finance, develop your knowledge of financial institutional issues and gain practical experience in applying your acquired knowledge.

II.   Learning Objectives

Qualified experts in Banking and Finance can provide valuable insights into how individuals, groups and organizations invest their assets over time. Master in Banking and Finance graduates can analyze market behavior on a micro- or macro-scale, finding their expertise needed in a wide variety of organization types, from international corporations to small businesses, from public offices to academic or research posts. Key courses in a Master of Banking and Finance program will illuminate the economic functions of banks, the global banking industry, wealth channels, and standard activities of banks, regulations and risk management.

Master in Banking and Finance students can often choose to specialize in a certain area of their field, related to their career aspirations. For example, some students may choose to aim for a Master of Science in International Money, Finance and Investment, while others may pursue an MSc in Banking and Risk. Master of Banking and Finance takes approximately two years to complete.

III.  Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this major, it is expected that students will:

• be critical and creative scholars who
  • produce innovative solutions to problems
  • apply research skills to business challenges
  • communicate effectively and perceptively
• be responsible and effective global citizens who
• engage in an internationalized world
• exhibit cross-cultural competence
• demonstrate ethical values
• have a comprehensive understanding of their discipline and be able to provide discipline-based solutions relevant to the business, professional and public policy communities we serve
• demonstrate a mastery of banking and finance and be able to apply theoretical and practical knowledge and skills in banks and business enterprises.

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