MSc Banking (Chartered Banker)

The MSc Banking and Chartered Banker course, offered at Bangor University, offers a dual award with the Chartered Banker Institute, providing an advanced study of banking that combines academic rigor with practical banking applications. This course is ideally suited for those looking to pursue a career in the banking and financial services sectors.Course Content: The course covers numerous key areas of banking, including a higher understanding of deposit and lending activities, regulatory framework of banking, functions of capital markets, risk management practices, and complexities involved in bank management. It also delves into contemporary issues such as the evolution of banking technology, financial innovation, and changes in corporate governance practices. Key Modules: Some of the significant modules include Bank Operational Risk and Global Stability, Issues in Banking, International Banking and Development Finance, Bank Financial Management, and Financial Services and Consumer Protection among others. Accreditations: This course provides a dual award. On successful completion of the course, students will be awarded the Chartered Banker status by the Chartered Banker Institute, UK’s professional body for the bankers, in addition to the MSc Banking degree. Future Careers: This course prepares students for various roles in banking and financial services, ranging from personal banking to corporate banking, banking regulation and supervision, bank consulting, central banks or related professions where in-depth specialized knowledge in banking is required.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.