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MSc - Master of Science
City Campus
Full Time
Jan 2027
16 Month
Unlock international management opportunities across a range of sectors. You’ll explore the financial services industry and the continued expansion of international trade. This master’s course is driven by the increasingly global nature of the financial services industry and the continued expansion of international trade. We’ll help you gain the expertise to undertake a senior role for a company with an international reach. As part of this course, you’ll: Develop intellectual and technical skills and learn to apply these to a range of complex problems in the field of international trade and finance Study the key notions relating to international trade and finance, with the opportunity to specialise in your area of interest via your dissertation or consultancy project Combine technical and subject-specific knowledge with skills related to working as a professional in internationally engaged companies Extend your knowledge of international trade agreements Apply your expertise to topical issues such as Brexit, trade wars, globalisation, inequality, and ethical issues associated with economic development Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
If you choose the Dissertation module, you'll carry out an in-depth research project in a subject area that is of particular interest to you. If you choose the Work Based Organisational Consultancy Project module, you'll complete a project that explores a key issue for a client organisation - a small business, public sector organisation, social enterprise etc. You'll focus on a key issue that the client organisation requires intelligence and information to help them tackle and address. In working with the client organisation, you'll develop and negotiate a suitable project involving the collection and analysis of a range of data and information.
Gain a sound understanding and appreciation of the international economy in terms of trade and its impact on the macroeconomic stability in which businesses operate.
You will evaluate the theory and practice of modern international corporate finance, focusing on modern developments in international markets and funding products, and their relationship to the needs of international business.
Examine the legal system of the World Trade Organization which governs the relations of states and other international players in the legal framework within which nations trade.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the economics of the operation and organisation of national and international financial systems.
Examine the interrelationship between the theoretical rationale for trade and its policy and practice in relation to the issues of development and growth within the developing world.
