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MSc International Finance MSc International Finance University of Westminster

University of Westminster

Masters Degree , Finance

Course Description

The Finance MSc (with Banking or International Finance pathway) has been designed to meet the emerging needs of employers in the global financial services sector. This highly flexible course provides you with financial skills that are at the cutting edge of developments in the industry. 

The Finance (International Finance) MSc opens the door to a wide range of international financial careers for graduates, including financial analyst/manager, project finance, consulting, mergers & acquisitions, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and more. Our graduates are equipped with the practical and technical skills needed to work anywhere in the world, whether it be in a multinational company, financial institution or government setting. Additionally, formal classes are complemented with external speakers from industry, employability workshops, and social networking events to help prepare you for a professional career in finance.  

During your time at Westminster Business School, you will have access to our state-of-the-art Financial Markets Suite (FMS), which exclusively uses the Bloomberg platform. Here, you will receive hands-on training and apply academic theory to practice. Bloomberg is widely used in the global financial services sector, and the skills acquired during your MSc will be an important addition to your CV. 

As a postgraduate student, you will have access to the University of Westminster’s Careers and Employability Service. Our career consultants provide support with career planning, CVs & interviews, mentorships, internships, and much more. Students can use these resources for up to three years after graduation.

Course Content

Finance (International Finance) MSc students take four core modules in the first semester, which are specifically designed to build a strong foundation in finance. Students can then choose whether to pursue a Banking or International Finance pathway specialisation, depending on their area of interest.

The following modules are indicative of what you will study on this course.

Core modules (Both Banking and International Finance Pathways)

  • Contemporary Finance
  • Financial Modelling
  • Financial Risk Management
  • Project
  • Research Methods

International Finance Pathway modules

  • Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation
  • International Financial Management

Optional modules (International Finance Pathway)

  • Behavioural Finance
  • Global Banking
  • Global Entrepreneurial Finance
  • International Trade Finance
  • Project Finance
  • Treasury Risk Management

 

Entry Requirements

A minimum of a lower second class honours degree (2:2). Relevant degree disciplines include finance, economics, business studies or management. In exceptional cases, applicants may be accepted based on their professional qualifications or extensive work experience in the global financial services sector.

If your first language is not English you should have an IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in writing.

Applicants are required to submit one reference.

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