International Banking and Finance, MSc

Gain a Critical Understanding of International Banking and Finance

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Course Overview

Are you looking for a specialist finance degree that will kick start you into an exciting career in banking, trading or finance?

Banking, like most industries, has evolved in the 21st century and offers a range of exciting opportunities, across many sectors both here and abroad. There is also a skills shortage and people with the right qualifications are in high demand.

Studying International Banking and Finance at Swansea University will give you an advanced understanding of the principles and techniques of international finance, development, trade and banking. You will learn about the activities of financial markets and institutions in advanced and emerging economies, and gain an appreciation of the role of risk management in complex organisations.

This advanced programme is for students who have already studied accounting, and/or finance, at undergraduate level.

Why International Banking and Finance at Swansea?

  • An enhanced specialist programme that may be completed in a single year
  • Designed for graduates in finance related subject areas who are seeking a specialist programme to enable accelerated career opportunities in international banking and finance
  • All modules are taught by our world-class faculty who have industrial and academic knowledge
  • Based in the £22 million School of Management building on the Bay Campus
  • The School of Management is accredited by AACSB International, the world’s largest business education association, connecting business schools, businesses and learners, to create the next generation of great leaders. 

Your International Banking and Finance Experience

From the moment you arrive at the School of Management we will work with you to help build your skills and experience to enhance your career prospects.

You will have unlimited one to one bespoke careers advice from our dedicated careers team. You can go on a work placement or internship through the Swansea Paid Internship Network (SPIN) or the Week of Work initiative.

All our students benefit from co-location with industry at the innovative Bay Campus. Our facilities boast dedicated teaching space and study areas, and extensive IT facilities equipped with the latest hardware and specialist software.

International Banking and Finance Employment Opportunities

We have an excellent track record of placing our graduates with major multinational companies.

Your next step could be in any of these roles:

  • Finance Analyst
  • Investment Banker
  • Investment Advisor

Modules

You will study a range of compulsory and optional modules in semesters one and two of this course, before undertaking an independent project/dissertation in your third semester.

Disclaimer: Module selection options may change