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Overview
The banking and finance sector has a direct influence on wider society as well as the global economy and is therefore subject to rigorous regulation. You will investigate the impact of regulation, how banks create value for stakeholders and how the banking and finance sector is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic and the impact of its health, social and economic fallout.
You’ll explore bank efficiency, bank failures and crises, regulatory frameworks and risk. You’ll investigate the challenges of modern banking and understand how innovation in financial technology has disrupted the sector.MSc Banking and Finance covers contemporary banking and finance issues, such as:
- portfolio management
- modern banking methods
- bank strategy and risk
- regulation and the internationalisation process
Your future
MSc Banking and Finance course offered by the University of Essex provides you with the foundation for a rewarding career in banking and finance, equipping you with the skills to lead at a global level. 90% of University of Essex’s postgraduate graduates are in employment or further study (Graduate Outcomes 2021).Many of our graduates enjoy roles in a host of occupations, including financial analysis, management, public administration and accountancy. They work for high-profile organisations and innovative SMEs such as:
- National Bank of Kazakhstan
- KPMG
- Cerulli Associates, a research and consulting firm specialising in asset management
- European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
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Courses included:
- Modern Banking
- Research Methods in Finance
- Portfolio Management
- Bank Strategy and Risk
- Financial Technology and Innovation (Fintech)
- Postgraduate Mathematics Preparation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Business Administration Finance Financial Mathematics View 871 other Masters in Business Administration in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A 2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in a numerate discipline such as: Economics, Finance Mathematics, Statistics, Science or Engineering.
- Your degree should contain at least one module relating to: Economics, Finance, Mathematics (calculus), Quantitative Finance/Methods or Econometrics (probability).
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International
20350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 20350 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
13030 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 13030 GBP per year during 12 months.
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- Home/UK fee: £6,515
- International fee: £10,175
Living costs for Colchester
660 - 1140 GBP /month
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Funding
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