London South Bank University - MSc INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

London South Bank University

MSc INTERNATIONAL FINANCE

MSc International Finance is for those working or hoping to work in finance or accounting. You'll gain an academic qualification in domestic and international financial operations and you'll address current challenges and issues facing the world's international financial institutions and markets.

The course links theory and practice in international financial matters through intensive, selective, and expert-orientated modules with a clearly defined business outlook. One of the main attractions of this course is that it provides a wide range of modules to suit your specific interests. The content focuses on financial markets, the analysis and management of financial intermediaries, and their interaction with financial instruments, investment, and risk management. This will see you studying a broad range of related topics such as asset fund management, portfolio theory and investment analysis, credit risk, and financial institutions' main operations and performance within an international context.

6 reasons to study International Finance at LSBU!

  • Joint 2nd in Accounting and Finance for career prospects among London universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
  • We are in the heart of London, the global financial centre in Europe. We Provide students with an individualised learning experience to develop the skills and aspirations that enable them to enter employment, further study, or start their own businesses. Students will a get Bloomberg market certificate (BMC) during their study of the course.
  • We are top 5 for satisfaction with teaching in Accounting and Finance among London universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020The and No a for overall score in the UK for Accounting and Finance among UK universities (Guardian University League Tables 2020).
  • Internationalization: Developing a multicultural community of students and staff, which through international alliances and partnerships will further build our capacity and capabilities in education, research, and enterprise.
  • Research and enterprise: Delivering outstanding economic, social, and cultural benefits from our intellectual capital, by connecting our teaching and research to the real world through commercial activities and social enterprise.
  • Practicability and digital skills: The course is highly practical with a large part of it associated with the learning of Bloomberg software. You will learn practical skills in a real-world environment, with visits to Bloomberg and the Bank of England.


Entry Requirements

In order to be considered for entry to the course(s) applicants will be required to have one of the following qualifications:

  • 2.1 honours degree in any subject from the UK or Bachelors degree equivalent to UK Second Class Upper Division; or
  • 2.2 honours degree in relevant subject area; or
  • Students with a non-relevant degree but with at least a 2.2. Honours and relevant work experience in financial services will be considered on an individual basis; or
  • the Fundamental Level (Knowledge and Skills) of the ACCA professional examinations; or
  • Completion of the Operational and Management levels of CIMA examinations; or
  • Other relevant professional qualifications including from overseas.
  • Required English language skills to undertake this programme IELTS (International English Language Testing Service) 6.5.

Career Prospects

At LSBU, students have access to an Employability Service, free employability workshops and events, an online board, Job Shop advisers, a Careers Hub, Student Enterprise team, and an LSBU Masters degree in international finance. These resources can help students find jobs in finance, banking and investment, as well as start their own business and develop valuable entrepreneurial skills. Graduates from this course have gone on to obtain positions in major international companies.

Course Details

This course will develop key skills in understanding the core of international finance in the modern global marketplace, understanding the theoretical basis for understanding the nature of international financial operations and their complexity, and developing research problems/questions in the area of investment, banking and finance. It will also benefit from the Department's experienced lecturers, excellent learning materials, and small class sizes. Students will receive training in the use of Bloomberg and Thomson-One Banker, and specialist software.

Core Modules

Creativity Enterprise and Innovation
Curiosity, Creativity and Research
Research in Action
Management Consultancy in a Global Environment
Empirical Finance
Corporate Financial Management
Financial Risk Management
International Financial Markets
Capstone Business Project

Optional Modules

Behavioural Finance
Big Data Analytics
Digital and Social Media Marketing
Effective Business Negotiation
Everyday Sustainability for Business
Global Operations and Logistics
Governance and Leadership
Investment Management
Managing Virtual Work
Organisational Risk Management and Internal Controls

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