MSc International Economics, Banking and Finance

The International Economics, Banking and Finance MSc at Cardiff University is a specialist one-year programme designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the core areas of economics, banking, and finance. It aims to equip students with the skills to critically analyse developments and issues in the sphere of applied economics and banking.Course Content: This intensive programme covers a range of critical subjects including international economics, banking, and finance. It centers around the current debates within these sectors, providing students an edge in the industry. The course has both compulsory and optional modules, including a 60-credit dissertation over the summer.Key Modules: Among the compulsory modules are International Banking and Money, International Macroeconomics, Quantitative Methods, and Global Financial Markets. Among the optional modules, students can choose from Corporate Finance, Financial Econometrics, and Shipping Finance and Investment.Accreditations: This course is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) and provides exemptions from some professional examination papers.Future Careers: Completing this course prepares students for a career in various sectors such as commercial banking, central banking, regulatory bodies, and consultancy roles. Alumni have gone onto work with organisations such as HSBC, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, and Bank of China.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.