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International Finance, Risk and Regulation MFin

International Finance, Risk and Regulation MFin

Different course options

Study mode

Full time

Duration

12 months

Start date

SEP-24

Key information
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Qualification type

MFin - Master in Finance

Subject areas

Finance / Accounting (General) Business / Finance Risk Management

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

International Finance, Risk and Regulation MFIn: This option allows you to specialise in risk management and financial regulations and gain practical skills required in the industry. You gain deeper knowledge and practical skills in identifying, measuring and managing risks, and conducting risk analysis. You understand and achieve the current knowledge on financial regulations and ethics.

This degree gives a unique opportunity to gain a comprehensive foundation and subsequent depth in the area of international finance. This programme is ideal for those whose career objectives lie broadly within the financial services sector or finance-related functions within the corporate sector. The degree gives those without a finance background a robust conversion opportunity into the field, while those with a finance background ultimate flexibility to tailor their degree to their career objectives.

It also provides the opportunity to specialise in the most sought-after investment and risk management areas. The courses are kept up to date with the most recent research and practical knowledge in the field and help students prepare for the industry's requirements. Students highly benefit from a range of practice-oriented applied courses with innovative teaching methods and gain additional skills valuable for their industry careers.

Careers:

This course will give you the skills and understanding to work in a variety of businesses such as banks, insurance companies, financial service companies and trading brokers. We have also seen our graduates apply for roles in the finance arms of industries and commercial firms outside of the finance sector. The pathway you choose also helps indicate to employers the area you have the most interest in and the areas of their business that you may wish to develop.

Graduates from the MFin have moved into the following jobs:

  • project trainee, investment firm
  • investment trust advisor, financial services
  • analyst, banking
  • finance Assistant, energy sector
  • financial assistant, health sector
  • project manager, assets and infrastructure
  • financial trainee, financial services

Modules

This module enables you to evaluate and manage the risks involved in international business in order to make sound financing and investment decisions. You will develop a knowledge and understanding of foreign exchange and eurocurrency markets; models of foreign exchange rate determination and financial products that manage currency risk; models of interest rate determination and financial products that manage interest rate risk; the practical uses of international capital markets for managing risk; the international economic and political environment in which multinational companies operate; the risks of foreign direct and foreign portfolio investment; practical perspectives of risk, and techniques for assessing the risk of capital and financial investments.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£8,765

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£20,900

Entry requirements

Equivalent of a UK 2:2 degree in any subject which has enabled the applicant to develop analytical and quantitative skills. If you are concerned that your qualifications do not meet our normal expectation you may apply, but you should include a short personal statement concerning your general interest in your own education, work experience and prior relevant learning.