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University of Westminster, London: Finance (Banking)
| Institution | University of Westminster, London View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Finance and Accounting View department profile |
| Web | www.westminster.ac.uk/wbs |
| course-enquiries@westminster.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)207 915 5511 |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
Responsive to trends and issues in global financial services industries, our MSc Finance (Banking pathway) degree aims to equip you with the advanced skills to pursue careers in retail, commercial and private banking as a loan officer, private banker, private wealth consultant or to work within the back and middle offices of an investment bank, in risk management, administrative or support services. It combines a broad range of topics, including finance, economics, quantitative methods and big data analysis.
Study with us and, on successful completion, Finance (Banking) MSc students will receive Associate Chartered Banker status with the Chartered Banker Institute. This is the first step on the ladder for professional recognition as Chartered Banker, the gold standard for professionals working in the banking sector.
You'll study a common first semester providing a solid introduction to financial markets, institutions and intermediaries, and the function of banks in relation to these. This allows you to make a more informed choice about your specialist pathway (in Banking or International Finance) for the second semester, where you delve more into retail and investment banking, choosing options according to your interests, for example, in banking technology, compliance or behavioural finance.
In our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Suite (FMS), you'll receive hands-on training and have access to live and historical news and data, experiencing the same Bloomberg platform used by leading global investment banks. You’ll gain a real-world understanding of assets, indices, currencies, derivatives, stocks, shares and interest rates, better preparing you for the business and finance world that awaits.
Our graduates have gone on to work for large banks, including Standard Chartered, Citibank, Société Générale and Paribas.
Our course was designed with input from a range of industry professionals with expertise in financial markets, institutions and financial regulation.
To retain currency and relevance, we receive ongoing feedback from the School of Finance and Accounting’s Employability Advisory Board, whose members include practitioner representatives from Vanguard, JPMorgan and Global Structured Finance, as well as former students now working in the finance industry who provide suggestions on how to improve future employability for students.
MSc
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Relevant degree disciplines include finance, economics, business studies or management. In exceptional cases, applicants may be accepted based on their professional qualifications or extensive work experience in the global financial services sector. If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.5 in writing and no element below 6.0. Applicants are required to submit one reference. |
| Location | Marylebone 35 Marylebone Road Camden NW1 5LS |
University of Westminster
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At the University of Westminster Business School, we understand that individuals have many different career goals and aspirations – whether you’re taking that next step, accelerating your career, or even starting a new business. No matter where your career is headed, our business degrees will inspire, challenge and connect you to industry.
Nestled in the heart of London we have excellent industry links and global partnerships. A friendly and diverse community committed to the highest quality teaching and learning, our degrees are recognised or accredited by national and international professional bodies. We pride ourselves on …
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