MSc Finance (Banking) (Online)
SOAS University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
2 - 5 years
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
GBP 10,920 / per year *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* single module: £1,820
Introduction
Mode of Attendance: Online learning
Our MSc Finance (Banking) programme is designed for postgraduates wanting to enter the banking sector and professionals already working in financial or neighbourhood sectors looking to gain competitive advantages deepening their knowledge in financial management, particularly in core banking activities (maturity/risk mismatch management), retirement and financial planning, commercial credit and factoring, and liquidity and risk management.
Why study MSc Finance (Banking) at SOAS
- Programmes are delivered by a multicultural and international teaching body, who regularly publish in top international journals
- You will develop an excellent understanding of key issues shaping international business strategy
- We are specialists in the delivery of more than forty African and Asian languages. As the economies of the Global South continue to expand, knowledge of another language and other cultures will be a big asset in the world of commerce and international trade
- You will be joining our community of alumni and academics who have an impact on the outside world of academia
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Curriculum
Structure
You will study six modules: three core modules and three elective modules selected from the lists below.
If you wish to complete the Dissertation you must study Research Methods.
Core modules
- Corporate and Investment Banking
- Corporate Finance
- Portfolio and Fund Management
- Retail Banking and Household Finance
Electives modules
- Advanced Topics in Valuation
- Bank Financial Management
- Bank Regulation and Resolution of Banking Crises
- Banking and Capital Markets
- Banking Strategy
- Corporate Governance
- Dissertation
- Econometric Analysis and Applications
- Econometric Principles and Data Analysis
- Finance in the Global market
- Financial Econometrics
- International Finance
- Introduction to Valuation
- Macroeconomic Policy and Financial MarketsResearch Methods
- Risk Management: Principles and Applications
- Any of the core courses not previously chosen
Important notice
The information on the programme page reflects the intended programme structure against the given academic session.
Rankings
We’re ranked 14th in the UK and 1st in London for Business and Management (Guardian 2020)
Career Opportunities
Employment
As a graduate of this programme, you will be well prepared for senior positions in banking, asset management, pension funds, regulators and financial institutions.
English Language Requirements
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