Masters in Banking & Finance in ${country}

This comprehensive master's degree will provide you with a thorough understanding of the banking and finance industry. Designed for people who have limited prior knowledge in finance and are looking to enter the industry, the course is ideal if you want to build strong skills in banking and finance, develop your knowledge of financial institutional issues and gain practical experience in applying your acquired knowledge.

The Economics & Finance MSc from King's Business School provides rigorous coverage of both the theory and practice of economics and finance, driven by research, theory development, practical application and critical analysis. Our course is designed to equip you with the economic and financial knowledge and skills you need to build a strong career in the business and finance sectors. You'll learn about micro and macroeconomics, financial markets & services and the relationship between finance and econometrics.

The Financial Times ranks Finance MSc 3rd in the UK and 11th in the world (Financial Times Masters in Finance Pre-experience ranking 2020). Gain a deep theoretical and conceptual understanding of finance and quantitative skills, as Warwick Business School prepares you for a range of careers in the financial sector.

This is a conversion course, designed for candidates from a broad background of disciplines. Students will gain skills in:

• problem solving
• analysis and modelling of financial data
• the use of statistical software for data analysis and reporting

You'll have the opportunity to acquire:

• an in-depth knowledge of modern statistical methods used to analyse and visualise real-life data sets, and the experience of how to apply these methods in a professional setting, particularly related to the financial sector
• skills in using statistical software packages used in government, industry and commerce
• the ability to interpret the output from statistical tests and data analyses, and communicate your findings to a variety of audiences including health professionals, scientists, government officials, managers and stakeholders who may have an interest in the problem
• problem solving and high numeracy skills widely sought after in the commercial sector
• practical experience of statistical consultancy and how to interact with professionals who require statistical analyses of their data

Comprehensive training in finance. Special focus on commercial and investment banking, especially regulation and risk management for banking.

This prestigious course will give you the edge in understanding corporate finance and pricing assets, and applying the latest economic principles.

It will prepare you for a career in corporations and government bodies involved with stock markets, project investment and the finance industry.

Our course will enable you to understand the rapidly changing financial market conditions around the world.

With an emphasis on international corporate finance and corporate governance practices, we’ll give you an understanding of the econometric techniques involved in corporate finance. You’ll get the opportunity to empirically investigate theories and phenomena under the guidance of our experienced academics.

You’ll also study optional modules which will crucially allow you to customize your studies to suit your career aspirations and specific interests. You’ll not only gain the theoretical knowledge and quantitative skills that corporations are looking for, but you’ll also have access to one of the most comprehensive sets of databases used by researchers and financial analysts, enhancing your employability.

Develop the technical skills to examine and uncover patterns in data and address critical business challenges impacting the finance industry today.

The MSc Financial Analytics at Swansea University is a specialised, technical-driven and practically oriented programme. It is designed for those wanting to accelerate into a dynamic career in the finance and investments industry, in roles such as Data Specialist, Consultant or Portfolio Manager, as well for as those wanting to undertake further research in finance through a PhD. Though applicants should have an undergraduate degree or equivalent in a quantitative field, no computer science or programming is required.

You will explore key topics, including big data in finance, programming for financial applications, econometrics, financial risk forecasting and advanced data analytics. You will also develop the skills to utilise big data and data analytics, programming languages (e.g. Python, R), and visualisation tools so you can apply appropriate financial analytics models and effectively inform investment decisions.

Experience our research-led approach to teaching and benefit from the cutting edge work being undertaken by our Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance research centre, which undertakes pioneering research in advancing the understanding, development and application of tools and techniques relevant to the analysis of financial and macroeconomics data.

This advanced programme is ideal for students with an economics, science, maths, accounting or finance background wishing to further their studies, as well as working professionals looking to consolidate their knowledge or upskill in their field.

The MSc in Banking and International Finance provides a comprehensive insight into the principles of banking and finance and is the ideal foundation for a wide range of professional roles. The course combines rigorous academic standards with real-world practical insights and will open up a wide range of career opportunities.

You will gain a strong command of analytical techniques, computing and research methods for problem solving and develop your critical analysis of economic theories and debates. The course will equip you with confidence in the use and presentation of economic arguments in your professional role.

Once you are studying here in Leicester you can apply to complete a six-month MSc International Banking and Finance (MIBF) programme in the Department of Economics at Lingnan University in Hong Kong. After completing a 12-month course at Leicester and a six-month course at Lingnan you will receive two MSc degrees - one from each university. Eligibility criteria and assessment whilst studying your Masters degree with us apply.

To help you develop the skills that leading employers ask for, and let you see how traders work, we have 12 Bloomberg terminals in the University Library.

Edinburgh has a long and well-established reputation in banking and finance. Heriot- Watt University has particularly close links with the financial community, this programme having been established when the Deputy Managing Director of the Royal Bank of Scotland left his post to become Professor of International Banking at Heriot-Watt.

The programme covers the core theories and concepts in international banking and finance, such as the operations of the forex market, the international money market and the international credit market. An awareness is also developed of ethical and professional issues relevant to the banking and financial industries.

The programme is designed for those seeking careers in the banking or finance divisions of national and international corporations. Previous graduates from the programme have gone on to become bankers, stockbrokers, tax consultants and financial advisors with corporations across the globe.

Advances in technology are shaking up the financial services industry in big ways. New positions now require not just knowledge of finance but also analytical and technical skills. In the D’Amore-McKim MS in Finance (Quantitative Finance), you’ll build your expertise in fintech—a combination of finance and technology—and business analytics.

Here, you’ll become a well-rounded financial professional through a blend of classroom instruction and experience-powered learning opportunities, such as building applied investment experience through our student-led mutual fund—the 360 Huntington Fund. Working with our world-class faculty, you’ll refine your communication skills, learning how to inspire trust and forge a strong rapport with others—critical to your success in the digital economy.

The program’s STEM designation means that international graduates may be eligible to apply for work eligibility in the U.S. for up to 36 months. We welcome global learners with a foundation in business or a data-focused science field to apply.

The Finance MS program is designed for students who wish to obtain a comprehensive graduate-level education in the field of finance, but do not wish to take the extra time required to complete the broader-based MBA program with a concentration in finance. The MS in finance program provides two tracks of study—financial management and quantitative finance.

The STEM eligible Master of Science degree in Finance is designed to provide students with expertise to make effective managerial and investment decisions. Compared to similar programs at other schools, the MSF program at St. John’s aims to be more practical in nature, focusing on the application of quantitative methods and techniques to enhance decision making.

All MSF students automatically become Fellows of the Applied Finance Institute, which grants them preferential access to external speakers, scholarships, and events. The Investment Management track is affiliated with the CFA Institute and, with six faculty members who are CFA charter-holders, we are able to grant 24 scholarships annually to students who want to pursue the coveted charter.

The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation is globally regarded as the most recognized and respected investment credential. Since 2015, our Master of Arts in Financial Economics (MAFE) has been part of the CFA Institute University Affiliation Program, which currently includes 228 universities in the U.S. (12 universities in Ohio). As one of the three affiliated master programs in Financial Economics in Ohio, it gives YSU students access to scholarships and additional resources. This affiliation recognizes that our curricula incorporate at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge (CBOK). “The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential is the professional standard of choice for more than 31,000 investment firms worldwide,” according to the CFA Institute. “When hiring, leading firms demand investment professionals with real-world analytical skills, technical competence, and the highest professional standards, often requiring the CFA credential for consideration.” Our MAFE program is ranked the 9th in the nation by the TFE Time.

The Master of Science in Finance program is intended to provide an opportunity to students to have a well-rounded understanding of finance.

Our program will provide students with specialized knowledge of financial securities, financial markets and institutions, foreign exchange markets, risk metrics investment criteria, capital budgeting techniques and hedging strategies.

It can also help to prepare students for numerous professional certifications, such as the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification and the Certified Financial Planner (CFP).

The Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program provides post-baccalaureate students pursuing a career in investments with a high-quality master-level education in the field of investment. The objective is to educate post-baccalaureate students to be experts in investment analysis and portfolio management. The Master of Science in Finance is open to all qualified students regardless of undergraduate major.

A Master of Science degree in Finance with a specialization in Financial Analysis prepares individuals for rewarding career progression in the fields of securities analysis and investment management.  The program of study develops the ethical framework and analytical skills to evaluate investment products, navigate financial markets, and manage the portfolios of individual and institutional clients.  In pursuing these competencies, the Financial Analysis specialization incorporates the curriculum of the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) Program administered by CFA Institute, where NJCU is an affiliated university. Students are encouraged to earn the globally recognized CFA credential along with their MS in Finance degree.

The Master of Science in Finance develops quantitative and analytical skills demanded in today's competitive marketplace. The STEM-oriented curriculum integrates modeling, analytics, information technology, and quantitative methods into all of the finance courses. Students are able to personalize the curriculum by choosing course "clusters" that match their learning needs and areas of interest. Sample course clusters include:

• Corporate Finance
• Fintech
• Investment & Portfolio Management
• Wealth Management
• International Finance
• Financial Analytics
• Psychology of Financial Markets
• Sustainable Finance
• Real Estate Investments