MSc International Banking and Finance
Module 1: Bank Financial Management and International Banking (30 credits)
- Strategic financial management of banks and financial institutions
- International banking operations across global markets
- Asset-liability management and capital adequacy
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance in international banking
- Foundations for senior roles in global financial institutions
Module 2: Corporate and Quantitative Finance (30 credits)
- Advanced corporate finance theory and practice
- Quantitative analysis techniques for financial decision-making
- Capital structure, investment appraisal, and value creation
- Financial modelling and analytical methods
- Application to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic decisions
Module 3: Equity Valuation and Financial Statement Analysis (30 credits)
- In-depth analysis of corporate financial statements
- Equity valuation techniques and frameworks
- Quality of earnings, cash flow analysis, and ratio interpretation
- Investment recommendations and capital allocation
- Skills for equity research, investment analysis, and portfolio decisions
Module 4: Financial Engineering and Risk Management (30 credits)
- Design and pricing of complex financial instruments
- Derivatives, structured products, and hedging strategies
- Risk identification, measurement, and mitigation
- Market, credit, operational, and liquidity risk management
- Risk frameworks for global banking and financial markets
Module 5: Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research project
- Application of banking and finance knowledge to a strategic challenge
- Synthesis of bank management, valuation, financial engineering, and risk perspectives
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance