Banking and International Finance - City, University of London
Transcript of Banking and International Finance - City, University of London
The Cass advantageLocated in the heart of the City of London, one of the world’s great financial centres, Cass Business School is home to one of the largest finance faculties in Europe. Studying for your Masters here means being part of a global network of Cass students, alumni and partners, and ideally positioned to embark on the next exciting stage of your career journey.
About the courseThe MSc in Banking & International Finance is designed to equip you for a very wide range of careers in banks, investment banks, securities firms, portfolio managers, finance departments of industrial and service companies, consultants, central banks, auditors, multinational financial organisations, etc.
The course attracts a broad range of nationalities. The international dimension of the course is further developed through the backgrounds of the permanent and visiting academic faculty. The international learning experience adds range and depth to the student experience, while generating worldwide networking opportunities after graduation.
ScholarshipsEach year, the School makes funds available for scholarships to outstanding students.
CareersGraduates from the MSc in Banking and International Finance move into a diverse range of careers in the financial sector: investment banking, securities sales and trading, foreignexchange, hedge funds, private banking, credit products, financial and credit risk management and consultancy.
Some examples of where recent graduates from the MSc in Banking & International Finance are working:• PineBridge Investments — Private Equity, Trainee
Analyst — China• Bloomberg — Financial Analytics, Financial
Analyst (Equity Specialist) — UK• Credit Suisse - M&A, IB Analyst — UK• Banco Internacional — Credit Risk
Department, Assistant Manager — Ecuador• Central bank of Libya — Reserves Department,
Fixed Income & Money Markets Analyst — Libya.
The Cass MSc in Banking& International Finance
34,000is the size of our global alumni community
85%of our MSc in Banking & International Finance graduates find employment within six months of leaving Cass
23is the average age of our MSc in Banking & International Finance students
July 2014
Disclaimer: W
hile
all
reas
onab
le e
fforts
hav
e be
en m
ade
to e
nsur
e th
e in
form
atio
n in
this
pub
licat
ion
is c
orre
ct, m
atte
rs c
over
ed b
y th
is p
ublic
atio
n ar
e su
bjec
t to
cha
nge.
Cas
s Bu
sine
ss S
choo
l acc
epts
no
liabi
lity
for a
ny lo
ss o
r dam
age
caus
ed b
y er
rors
or o
mis
sion
s, h
owev
er c
ause
d. P
ublis
hed
July
201
4.
Full-timeInduction (two weeks)
Term one• Commercial and investment banking• Financial statements analysis• Finance and investments• Quantitative methods for finance• Research methods for finance professionals.
Term two• Corporate finance• Fixed income & currency derivatives• Risk management• International finance.
Term threeFive electives or one elective and a Business Research Project.
Example of previous electives appropriate for this course*:• Current issues in financial reporting• Managing relations with the capital markets• Consulting skills• Corporate governance• Advanced financial analysis• Corporate restructuring• Credit risk• Emerging markets finance• Entrepreneurial finance• Financial risk management• Fixed income securities and derivatives• Forecasting financial markets• Futures markets• Mergers and acquisitions• Project finance• Raising equity capital• Security analysis.
*Subject to availability and pre-requisites
Standard entry requirementsBachelors degree: UK 2.1 or above, or the equivalent from an overseas institution. Some level of previous study in finance or quantitative methods is preferred.
English requirements: An IELTS score of 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in the writing component.
Curriculum overviewThe MSc in Banking & International Finance aims to bring students the most up-to-date and factual information backed by solid academic research and a deep understanding of the banking and financial industry.
In light of the recent turmoil in financial markets, it is of fundamental importance to understand the role banks play in the financial system and to be aware of the regulatory constraints they face.
To satisfy the requirements of the degree programme students must complete:
Nine core modules and five electives or one elective and a Business Research Project.
The Cass MSc in Banking & International Finance
“ Cass focuses on hands on practical experience along with a sound theoretical basis. Most lecturers on the course were still part of the industry, therefore they were able to provide us with hands-on practical case studies.”
Karan Puri, India MSc in Banking & International Finance
£24,000Tuition fees
4thin the UK
Financial Times European Business School rankings 2013
657GMAT average*
*students who supplied GMAT score for Finance courses
AccreditationCass Business School is among the global elite of business schools that hold the gold standard of ‘triple-crown’ accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the Association of MBAs (AMBA) and the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).
CFA programme partnerCFA, the global association of investment professionals, recognises the rigour and the relevance of the MSc in Banking & International Finance and has awarded this programme partner status.
42%/58%is our male to female ratio
MSc Specialist Masters student intake by geographical region
01 United Kingdom/Rest of Europe 50%02 Asia 35%03 Americas 7%04 Africa 5%05 Middle East 3%
010504
03
02