MSc International Banking & Finance

International Corporate Finance

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of the historical and contemporary policy and institutional issues in the international financial system and their implications for the development of the international financial architecture dealing with international business and finance.
• Discuss the theoretical determinants of foreign exchange rates and the functions of currency markets and their implications for international corporate finance.
• Analyse how global firms meet their funding, liquidity and risk management objectives through the use of major capital and money markets as well as international banking and finance systems.
• Evaluate capital investment projects that multinational firms undertake.

Commercial and Investment Banking

On successful completion of the module students, will be able to:

• Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how established techniques of research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge relating to the role of commercial and investment banks.
• Demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the critical evaluation of key theories, current research and methodologies relating to the structures and strategies of commercial and investment banking, and the management and mitigation of financial risk arising from commercial and investment banking.
• Develop theoretical and quantitative knowledge and understanding, and to develop analytical skills to a high level to understand forms of banking products and activities.

Financial Regulation and Compliance

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

• demonstrate conceptual understanding that enables the critical evaluation of the rationale, types and limitations of financial regulation.
• demonstrate originality in the analysis and evaluation of the regulatory environment in which domestic and international financial institutions operate, the critical issues in regulatory compliance, and the role of regulators and compliance professionals in the financial services industry.
• develop knowledge and understanding of national and international bodies involved in regulation and compliance, and problem-solving skills in regulatory and compliance matters in the financial services industry.

Data Analysis for Global Business10

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

• understand different types of data and techniques employed in data analysis for the development of theory and empirical research in subject areas related to global business;
• process and analyse primary data in the subject areas;
• investigate the relationship of quantitative data variables in the subject areas;
• appropriately interpret the results from an empirical exercise and develop evidence-based decisions and incorporate technical analysis into a clearly written business-oriented report.

Advanced Financial Management

On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:

• Understand and valuate the role and responsibility of the senior financial executive in meeting conflicting needs of stakeholders and recognise the role of international financial institutions in the financial management of international organizations;
• Critically evaluate the appropriateness of financial information to meet stakeholders’ needs;
• Evaluate potential investment decisions and assess their financial and strategic consequences;
• Evaluate and advise on alternative corporate re-organisation and growth strategies, such as mergers and acquisitions;
• Critically evaluate the value of financial decision-making and risk management techniques in the successful development of business strategy.

International Business Strategy with Simulation

On successful completion of the module students will be able to:

• Analyse the environment of a firm (both internal and external as well as current and future) to identify sources of competitive advantage and opportunities and threats
• Critically evaluate strategic direction and strategic options in complex current and future business environments to inform executive decisions
• Critically evaluate strategic information, insights and recommendations; and appraise the strategic decision-making process
• Communicate strategic analysis and recommendations clearly, concisely and effectively

Dissertation

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

• Critically devise a carefully considered research project;
• Critically evaluate complex ideas and analyses in their area of research;
• Demonstrate self-direction and originality in carrying out independent and evidence informed study, which analyses and evaluates aspects of the course studied.