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University of Birmingham: Money, Banking and Finance
Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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Department | Birmingham Business School |
Web | https://www.birmingham.ac.uk |
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Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
**Start your journey to a rewarding career within the ever-changing, dynamic world of finance by studying on our industry-focused Money, Banking and Finance programme.**
With growing demand across the globe for experts in monetary economics and finance, this degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience necessary to excel as you take the next steps in your career.
Our programme places responsible business practices at its core, encouraging you to understand how to manage risks and opportunities tied to environmental, social and governance factors.
**Why study this course at Birmingham?**
-You will be taught by leading academics in the field, learning about the economic theory of money, banking, and finance within the wider context of a global economy. From macroeconomics to financial markets to international finance, this comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum covers the key areas highly valued by top employers.
-Get ahead of the competition by gaining specialist skills, such as monetary economics, macroeconomy, and responsible banking, as well as vital transferable skills such as resilience and personal effectiveness.
-Gain hands-on experience within the world of economics and finance through professional training, industry workshops, external visits to top companies in the sector, as well as through your company-based dissertation project.
-Birmingham is the UK’s Second City and is known for its thriving financial sector, home to major banks, investment firms, and financial institutions. In combination with our specialist careers service and links with employers in the industry, Birmingham Business School places employability at the forefront.
-Birmingham Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools holding the Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. This distinction ensures the highest standards in education and research excellence.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in a subject with a quantitative element, such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics or Science or Commerce. Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
**Start your journey to a rewarding career within the ever-changing, dynamic world of finance by studying on our industry-focused Money, Banking and Finance programme.**
With growing demand across the globe for experts in monetary economics and finance, this degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills and practical experience necessary to excel as you take the next steps in your career.
Our programme places responsible business practices at its core, encouraging you to understand how to manage risks and opportunities tied to environmental, social and governance factors.
**Why study this course at Birmingham?**
-You will be taught by leading academics in the field, learning about the economic theory of money, banking, and finance within the wider context of a global economy. From macroeconomics to financial markets to international finance, this comprehensive and up-to-date curriculum covers the key areas highly valued by top employers.
-Get ahead of the competition by gaining specialist skills, such as monetary economics, macroeconomy, and responsible banking, as well as vital transferable skills such as resilience and personal effectiveness.
-Gain hands-on experience within the world of economics and finance through professional training, industry workshops, external visits to top companies in the sector, as well as through your company-based dissertation project.
-Birmingham is the UK’s Second City and is known for its thriving financial sector, home to major banks, investment firms, and financial institutions. In combination with our specialist careers service and links with employers in the industry, Birmingham Business School places employability at the forefront.
-Birmingham Business School is part of an elite group of global business schools holding the Triple-Crown accreditation from leading bodies AMBA, EQUIS and AACSB. This distinction ensures the highest standards in education and research excellence.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in a subject with a quantitative element, such as Economics, Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics or Science or Commerce. Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
**Economics and finance are the drivers of our global prosperity and there is significant worldwide demand for technical expertise in monetary economics and finance. Many graduates from this programme move into high-ranking careers in global financial centres.**
Studying this programme will provide you with an excellent set of specialist and transferable skills. You will be given an advanced training in core areas of economics and you will also receive specialist training in areas relevant to the programme.
Graduates from the Money, Banking and Finance MSc hold high-ranking positions in financial centres around the globe. In addition to those aiming for careers in the private sector, it attracts economists currently working in economics, treasury or finance ministries, or in central banks, and graduates preparing for such careers.
Your employability options are vast and varied, our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in Economics or a related discipline. Applicants must have achieved a mark equivalent to a 2:2 at undergraduate level in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Statistics, and Mathematics or a Quantitative module. Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference. ELTS 6.5 with no less that 6.0 in any band |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
**Economics and finance are the drivers of our global prosperity and there is significant worldwide demand for technical expertise in monetary economics and finance. Many graduates from this programme move into high-ranking careers in global financial centres.**
Studying this programme will provide you with an excellent set of specialist and transferable skills. You will be given an advanced training in core areas of economics and you will also receive specialist training in areas relevant to the programme.
Graduates from the Money, Banking and Finance MSc hold high-ranking positions in financial centres around the globe. In addition to those aiming for careers in the private sector, it attracts economists currently working in economics, treasury or finance ministries, or in central banks, and graduates preparing for such careers.
Your employability options are vast and varied, our strong links with industry mean that rigorous undergraduate academic study is combined with a real practical focus, leading to excellent job opportunities.
Level | RQF Level 7 |
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Entry requirements | In order to be considered, applicants will have or should be expecting to achieve an Honours degree (2:1 or higher) from a UK university (or overseas equivalent) in Economics or a related discipline. Applicants must have achieved a mark equivalent to a 2:2 at undergraduate level in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics or Statistics, and Mathematics or a Quantitative module. Applicants who demonstrate being able to exceed the minimum entry requirements will be given preference. ELTS 6.5 with no less that 6.0 in any band |
Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
The University of Birmingham is a truly vibrant, global community of staff, students and researchers. As a founding Russell Group member and consistent top 100 university, Birmingham is recognised internationally for excellence in teaching and research and provides the best possible teaching, research facilities and support services to ensure postgraduates reach the peak of their potential.
With over 600 taught programmes and a wealth of research opportunities to choose from, Birmingham has one of the most extensive postgraduate course portfolios in the UK enabling you to work and study alongside world-leading academics in a diverse, multicultural community of over 14,000 …
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