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Finance and Banking MSc
De Montfort University

Finance and Banking MSc

DE MONTFORT UNIVERSITY

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Full time | De Montfort University | 1 year | SEP

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP

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Qualification type

MSc - Master of Science

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Banking

Course Summary

The Finance and Banking MSc course at DMU provides students with a critical understanding of advanced concepts and theories relevant to the finance and banking disciplines. Including their applied aspects, their nature and significance in the modern economic environment, and the role of financial supervision and regulation as a means to reduce systemic risk and protect consumers, depositors and investors.You will also be introduced to current techniques, methods and technologies used in the finance and banking industries to measure, price, eliminate the risk associated with various financial assets, and efficiently allocate capital to the economy.Both financial and non-financial firms are increasingly considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks. The reasons range from market demands and stakeholder expectations, to expanding awareness of ESG issues and the regulations designed to address them. There are also financial and non-financial benefits to prioritising sustainability. Given this context, the programme enables you to develop and apply your knowledge and skills in a socially responsible, ethical and sustainable manner to the role of a finance or banking professional as well as in other business and management-related work environments in the UK and internationally.Duration: One year full-time

Modules

Block 1: Finance, Investments, and Financial Management
This module introduces students to the concepts and theories of finance and investment that underlie the techniques which are offered as aids for the understanding, evaluation and resolution of financial managers? problems. The module covers derivatives (e.g., futures, forwards, options and swaps) and alternative investments (e.g., real estate, private equity, hedge funds and commodities), and lays some essential backgrounds which will be further developed at a later stage of the degree programme.
Block 2: Risk Management and Financial Institutions
Block 3: Bank Management, Regulation and Supervision
Block 4: Investment Banking, Digital Banking, and Green Finance
Block 5 & 6: Applied Research Project
Block 5 & 6: Dissertation

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£10,700

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£18,450

Entry requirements

Applicants will normally hold an undergraduate degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, preferably in a business-related subject containing some evidence of quantitative ability. If you have other professional qualifications and industry experience, we will consider your application on an individual basis.

University information

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De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a well-renowned institution with a long established history of educational success, offering high-quality further education options for more than 150 years. The university is located in the East Midlands of the UK, and combines state-of-the-art facilities with superb teaching in a supportive learning environment. Its degree programmes are informed by input from leading employers and professional...more

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