University of Portsmouth - MSc International Finance and Banking

University of Portsmouth

MSc International Finance and Banking

Start or advance your financial career with a global perspective as you explore the conceptual, analytical and professional skills you need to excel in industry during this era of financial globalisation.

Our MSc International Finance and Banking course focuses on multinational corporate finance. You’ll cover topics including international money and financial markets, the theory and practice of corporate financial management, and how to analyse real-time financial market data movements. 

You'll use our industry standard Bloomberg terminals and software, and have the chance to complete your Bloomberg Market Concepts training during the course. This certificate is recognised in industry and shows employers that you have relevant Bloomberg experience when you graduate.

You'll explore finance in an international context and using academic theory and real-world practices to support your learning. Taught by staff who have rich research and industry experience, you'll gain a comprehensive insight into banking and international finance, and graduate with a variety of career options.

Entry Requirements

  • A second-class honours degree in a relevant or related subject, which includes some element of statistics or quantitative methods, or equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications.

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Career Prospects

Careers this Master’s prepares you for

You'll graduate with an understanding of the complexities of modern financial markets, and be in a strong position to begin or advance your career within global finance and industrial sectors. 

Through our MSc International Finance and Banking course you'll gain a worldwide appeal to employers, with the ability to work in a variety of areas including investment analysis, securities trading, banking and investment banking, accountancy, and financial management. You could also go on to further study. 

Your teaching staff are experts in their field and they have shaped this course to match the needs to the industry. You'll receive the knowledge, technical ability and networking opportunities you need to graduate with a rich and transferrable skill set. You’ll have an in-depth understanding of the industry and graduate prepared to work in international financial markets.

Graduates of this course have gone onto roles such as:

  • Commercial Finance Analyst
  • Bid Pricing Executive
  • Graduate Econometrician
  • Hedge Fund Manager
  • Financial Regulator

Course Details

Core Modules

Aef Research Methods and Dissertation - 45 credits
Corporate Finance - 15 credits
Econometric Modelling - 15 credits
Foreign Exchange Market Analysis - 15 credits
International Banking: Efficiency, Competition and Regulation - 15 credits
Financial Econometrics - 15 credits
International Banking, Financial Markets and Monetary Policy - 15 credits
International Money and Capital Markets - 15 credits

Optional Modules

Database Design and Implementation - 15 credits
Digital Economy: Society, Culture and Policy - 20 credits
Financial Technology: Micro Perspectives - 15 credits
Digital Economy: Business, Markets and Institutions - 15 credits
Financial Technology: Macro Perspectives - 15 credits
Innovation Dynamics and Data Science - 15 credits

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