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University of Surrey: Banking and Finance
| Institution | University of Surrey View institution profile |
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| Department | FABSS - Surrey Business School |
| Web | www.surrey.ac.uk |
| admissions@surrey.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44(0)1483 682222 |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
Why choose this course? - Our new Banking and Finance MSc provides a unique opportunity to study advanced theory and practice in financial services. It will foster an understanding of the causes and implications of current developments in this crucial and dynamic economic sector as well as enabling you to engage with real dynamic business problems.
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Employability is embedded in the masters. The tasks and assessments undertaken across modules are specifically chosen to equip students with knowledge and skills that are key to the role of banking and finance professionals.
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You can tailor your learning through a range of optional modules that can support your choice of career in banking and finance.
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You'll be taught by highly qualified academics with research and consultancy expertise in banking and finance. Our robust research culture and strong connections with industry, commerce and professional organisations will give you the opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the current challenges and issues facing financial institutions like banks.
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On this Banking and Finance masters, you’ll have free access to BankFocus, Moody’s Analytics’ banking database which provides the most comprehensive, global database of banks’ financial statements, ratings, and intelligence.
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Surrey Business School is renowned for its: world-class teaching and research, strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise, vibrant and diverse community and excellent career prospects.
What you will study Our MSc Banking and Finance programme is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills that can be practically applied which you will put to the test in real-life scenarios through practical exercises.
Your studies will cover key subjects including the principles of banking, risk management, portfolio management, ethics, and quantitative methodology.
You will learn data management skills and how to apply contemporary analytical techniques to solve problems in banking and finance. For your final project, you will have the opportunity to carry out a study on a banking-related issue and complete a report while benefitting from mentoring to help you design your future career path.
You will benefit from interactive, research-led teaching and applied training that will build your subject-specific knowledge and inform your understanding of modern banking and finance while enhancing your transferable and professional skills for use in your future careers.
During your MSc Banking and Finance, you will have access to BankFocus, a specialist banking database provided by Moody’s Analytics. BankFocus is a most comprehensive, global database of banks’ financial statements, ratings, and intelligence. It houses detailed financial information of over 40,000 banks and it is used by over 90% of the world’s top 1,000 banks. BankFocus is an essential tool for banking research which you will use in your modules and assessments.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in finance, accountancy, banking, economics, engineering, finance, financial services (including insurance and investment management), management or mathematics. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course? Our new Banking and Finance MSc provides a unique opportunity to study advanced theory and practice in financial services. It will foster an understanding of the causes and implications of current developments in this crucial and dynamic economic sector as well as enabling you to engage with real dynamic business problems.
Employability is embedded in the masters. The tasks and assessments undertaken across modules are specifically chosen to equip students with knowledge and skills that are key to the role of banking and finance professionals.
You can tailor your learning through a range of optional modules that can support your choice of career in banking and finance.
You'll be taught by highly qualified academics with research and consultancy expertise in banking and finance. Our robust research culture and strong connections with industry, commerce and professional organisations will give you the opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the current challenges and issues facing financial institutions like banks.
Surrey Business School is renowned for its: -World-class teaching and research -Strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise -Vibrant and diverse community -Excellent career prospects.
What you will study Our MSc Banking and Finance programme is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills that can be practically applied which you will put to the test in real-life scenarios through practical exercises.
Your studies will cover key subjects including the principles of banking, risk management, portfolio management, ethics, and quantitative methodology.
You will learn data management skills and how to apply contemporary analytical techniques to solve problems in banking and finance. For your final project, you will have the opportunity to carry out a study on a banking-related issue and complete a report while benefitting from mentoring to help you design your future career path.
You will benefit from interactive, research-led teaching and applied training that will build your subject-specific knowledge and inform your understanding of modern banking and finance while enhancing your transferable and professional skills for use in your future careers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in finance, accountancy, banking, economics, engineering, finance, financial services (including insurance and investment management), management or mathematics. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
Summary
Why choose this course? Our new Banking and Finance MSc provides a unique opportunity to study advanced theory and practice in financial services. It will foster an understanding of the causes and implications of current developments in this crucial and dynamic economic sector as well as enabling you to engage with real dynamic business problems.
Employability is embedded in the masters. The tasks and assessments undertaken across modules are specifically chosen to equip students with knowledge and skills that are key to the role of banking and finance professionals.
You can tailor your learning through a range of optional modules that can support your choice of career in banking and finance.
You'll be taught by highly qualified academics with research and consultancy expertise in banking and finance. Our robust research culture and strong connections with industry, commerce and professional organisations will give you the opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the current challenges and issues facing financial institutions like banks.
Surrey Business School is renowned for its: -World-class teaching and research -Strong focus on entrepreneurship and enterprise -Vibrant and diverse community -Excellent career prospects.
What you will study Our MSc Banking and Finance programme is designed to equip you with knowledge and skills that can be practically applied which you will put to the test in real-life scenarios through practical exercises.
Your studies will cover key subjects including the principles of banking, risk management, portfolio management, ethics, and quantitative methodology.
You will learn data management skills and how to apply contemporary analytical techniques to solve problems in banking and finance. For your final project, you will have the opportunity to carry out a study on a banking-related issue and complete a report while benefitting from mentoring to help you design your future career path.
You will benefit from interactive, research-led teaching and applied training that will build your subject-specific knowledge and inform your understanding of modern banking and finance while enhancing your transferable and professional skills for use in your future careers.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of a 2:2 UK honours degree, or recognised international equivalent, in finance, accountancy, banking, economics, engineering, finance, financial services (including insurance and investment management), management or mathematics. We may be able to take relevant work experience into consideration if you don't meet these requirements. If you have at least one year of relevant experience in a full-time graduate-level role (or a minimum of two years’ experience in a relevant graduate-level part-time role) please provide full details of your role and responsibilities in your personal statement and CV when you submit your application. English language requirements |
| Location | Stag Hill Stag Hill Guildford GU2 7XH |
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