MSc in Banking and Finance

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School of Social Sciences Banking and Finance MSc Postgraduate Study ENHANCE YOUR CAREER IN LONDON Excellent research reputation and leading academics Advanced training in banking and finance High-profile links with business and the finance industry Access to professional databases including Bloomberg

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Designed by leading academics, the MScin Banking and Finance will enable you topursue a wide range of careers in financialinstitutions, banking regulatory organisationsand investment banks. You will have theopportunity to network in an internationalenvironment and connect with key playersin business, finance and the banking world.As a result, you will be fully equipped to takeyour career to the next level and acquirethe knowledge to thrive and succeed in thisdynamic and competitive environment.

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School of Social Sciences

Banking and Finance MScPostgraduate Study

EnhancE your carEEr in London

• Excellent research reputation and leading academics

• Advanced training in banking and finance

• High-profile links with business and the finance industry

• Access to professional databases including Bloomberg

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The Brunel experience

Brunel University combines world-class research with the practical, entrepreneurial and imaginative approach pioneered by our namesake, Isambard Kingdom Brunel. We have an excellent campus and modern facilities within easy reach of central London and the financial district.

The Department of Economics and Finance is strongly committed to high quality research with 95% of our academic staff being nationally and internationally recognised for their work in this field. Their innovative findings feed into our courses and many are actively engaged in policy-making research which is regularly published in leading journals and featured in the media.

About the course

Designed by leading academics, the MSc in Banking and Finance will enable you to pursue a wide range of careers in financial institutions, banking regulatory organisations and investment banks. You will have the opportunity to network in an international environment and connect with key players

in business, finance and the banking world. As a result, you will be fully equipped to take your career to the next level and acquire the knowledge to thrive and succeed in this dynamic and competitive environment.

Why study this course at Brunel?

• Access to professional databases e.g. Bloomberg, Reuters 3000 Xtra and Thomson One Banker

• Regular training sessions and external visits with Bloomberg for real-world exposure

• Scholarships for UK, EU and international students (subject to eligibility)

• Excellent links with business and the finance industry

• Private sector professionals teach part of the programme, providing further practical experience

• Opportunity to attend guest lectures and research seminars to keep you up-to-date and help build your contacts.

We have an excellent team of leading academics who address real-world issues in the field of economics, banking and finance. Professor Ray Barrell, Head of Department has appeared in national newspapers discussing the Eurozone economic crisis and was commissioned by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) to produce a review of a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers for the FSA’s latest publication.

Left to right: Professor Ray Barrell (Head of Department) with Professors John Bennett and Guy Liu.

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Other postgraduate degree courses in the Department include:

• Business Finance MSc

• Finance and Accounting MSc

• Finance and Investment MSc

Typical modules*

Full-time (1 year) Part-time (2 years)

Term 1

Compulsory modules

• Quantitative Methods for Finance and Economics

• International Finance

• Banking

Optional modules

Select one from:

• Foundations of Finance

• Security Analysis and Funds Management

Year 1, Term 1

Compulsory modules

• Quantitative Methods for Finance and Economics

• International Finance

• Banking

Year 2, Term 1

Optional modules

Select one from:

• Foundations of Finance

• Security Analysis and Funds Management

Term 2

Compulsory modules

• Global Financial Markets

• Bank Regulation and Macro Prudential Policy

• Banking and Finance Workshop

Optional modules

Select one from:

• Financial Analysis

• Business Finance

Year 1, Term 2

Compulsory modules

• Global Financial Markets

• Bank Regulation and Macro Prudential Policy

• Banking and Finance Workshop

Year 2, Term 2

Optional modules

Select one from:

• Financial Analysis

• Business Finance

Term 3

Dissertation

You will have the opportunity to select a research question specific to your job market requirements, which you will investigate under supervision by an academic.

Year 2

Dissertation

You will have the opportunity to select a research question specific to your job market requirements, which you will investigate under supervision by an academic.

*Modules are subject to change.

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Entry requirements

Applications are welcome from UK/EU and international students. Applicants should have a minimum 2.1 degree in Economics or Finance, or its equivalent from other countries. Students with a 2.1 in Business are eligible to apply, but need to demonstrate competency in Economics and Mathematics/Statistics e.g. (A-level or equivalent standard).

Applicants whose first language is not English will need to provide evidence of their English language ability at the required levels, e.g. IELTS 6.5.

How to apply

Applications should be made online via the course page on the Brunel University website www.brunel.ac.uk by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

All applications need to be supported by two references, at least one of which must be an academic reference. You can supply your references with your application or complete contact details of your referees for them to be requested automatically. Your application should also include a copy of your final undergraduate transcript, and for those whose first language is not English, evidence of your English language ability e.g. IELTS.

Further information:Email [email protected] +44 (0)1895 265285

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