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Glasgow Caledonian University - London Campus

London , England ,United Kingdom

MSc International Banking, Finance and Risk Management

You are creative and confident, committed to success in whatever you do.

You know that international finance is dynamic, fast-moving, fast-changing. The MSc International Banking, Finance and Risk Management is designed for you.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) and Chartered Insurance Institute (CII), the MSc International Banking, Finance and Risk Management programme will give you the skills you'll need to manage bank operations:

Develop an in-depth understanding of banking and finance

Explore both domestic and international bank operations

Master financial and operational risk measurement and management

Learn practical application of financial and analytical techniques

Deepen your understanding of ethical decision-making

We collaborate with leading financial services organisations to keep our programme cutting-edge. We understand today's pressing issues in the international financial market - ensuring you will too.

Whatever role you choose to pursue, you'll be prepared to use your skills and insight for good. By protecting businesses and communities from unnecessary risk and making ethical, responsible decisions that promote the common good, you can make a positive impact wherever you go.

The world of international finance is vibrant and diverse - and so is our programme's teaching team. You'll learn from their broad range of experiences, ranging from academic pursuits to industry expertise, and professional practice in both the public and private sectors. The result is a programme that helps you see the world from a broader perspective.

Whether you choose to study at our Glasgow or our London campus, you can expect a curriculum that's career-focused. You'll benefit from guest lectures, master classes and live case studies.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Careers and employability
Whether you have a fixed career path in mind or are open to exploring your options, at GCU you will be encouraged to engage in career development activities from day one of your studies. Our focus on employability means that you can be confident that your experiences at GCU will give you the best possible start for your future career.

Internships and Placements
Get ahead in the world of work with an industrial placement. Thanks to our strong business partnerships and cutting-edge applied research activities, we can offer you a wide variety of opportunities from short internships to year-long paid placements. More than half of our undergraduate programmes offer placements as part of the degree. See the progression tables on pages 39 and 43 to find out which degrees you can progress to that offer a placement.

Careers Services

  • We offer a full range of professional support designed to help you to manage your own career development.
  • Employer presentations and seminars, where you can meet, learn from and network with potential employers.
  • Help securing part-time jobs and volunteering work to develop your skills and CV.
  • Support securing internships and placements to provide you with the experience and skills employers demand.
  • Access to Job Search: an online database used by thousands of employers to advertise vacancies both during your studies and upon graduation.
  • Advice on opportunities to study abroad or as part of a global exchange.
  • Career clinics provide one-to-one appointments with a professional career adviser

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry Requirements

Bangladesh

2 year Master's degree plus a 2 year Bachelor Degree successfully completed a Bachelor (Honours) degree of at least three years duration, followed by a Masters degree of one or two years duration. Degrees must be from a recognised institution in Bangladesh

First class

India

3 year Bachelor Degree

60%* *Exceptions (Prestigious Universities): University of Delhi/Kolkata/Pune require 55%+

International Qualifications

- XII standard at 70% or higher

All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

Typical entry requirements
UK honours degree 2:2 (or equivalent).
English language
English language requirement: IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no element below 5.5.