Teaching and assessment for International Banking, Finance and Investment Management MSc

This module provides an in-depth understanding of bank risk management concepts, risk-taking behaviours, and the types of risks banks face. It equips students with the tools and strategies to measure and manage these risks.

You will be introduced to key finance principles that govern the behaviour of financial agents and global financial markets.

Built on the framework of modern finance theory, the module is ideal for students seeking a foundational understanding of finance in preparation for studying more specialised financial topics.

You will learn how to interpret financial statements helping you to decide as to whether to buy, hold, or sell a particular firm’s stock. You will also learn how to set up an in-depth analysis of the firms strategic capabilities, financial and operating performance.

During this module you will meet other students from different courses that share common components. This module will prepare you to get the most out of your studies and further your career after graduation in the world of business.

This module focuses on analysing and estimating the efficiency of banks and the competitive nature of banking markets.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of topics such as financial statements, ratio analysis, and modelling banking efficiency using parametric and non-parametric techniques.

You will write a report to show your understanding of an International Banking and Finance topic in a real world scenario. You will combine theory with practical application to improve your critical thinking and problem solving skills within the context of International Banking and Finance.

The module equips you with essential tools to evaluate equity securities and markets, prepare valuable investment analyses applicable across the financial industry and gain practical experience using state-of-the-art valuation techniques and Bloomberg terminals, and elevates your employability.

The Investment Management module provides a comprehensive understanding of investment theories, principles, and strategies, equipping students with the tools to make informed decisions in real markets.

It focuses on applying these strategies using Bloomberg terminals, enhancing students' ability to navigate and analyse complex financial data, and enabling real-world financial decision-making.

Students will develop their academic English while working with material from their core business modules.

This is an English support module for international business students.

This module offers a beginner-friendly approach to quantitative methods, teaching you the fundamental concepts and skills needed for statistical estimation and interpretation.

It focuses on using statistics in business or finance research, cultivating statistical thinking, conducting relevant tests, and introducing the SPSS software.

This module provides an understanding of theories and concepts and essential skills for estimating and interpreting economic models. You will learn to apply techniques to finance problems by translating theoretical models, analysing data, and interpreting results.