Banking and Finance

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree, or an international equivalent. You also need to show a firm grasp of:

• basic calculus
• probability theory
• statistical inference

If this is not evident from your transcripts, please use your personal statement to give details of your mathematical knowledge.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Prepare for a rewarding career in banking and financial markets with cutting-edge skills and expertise.

Overview

The financial services sector has grown worldwide. There is greater demand for professionals with specialist skills and competencies in banking and finance. This course responds to trends and issues in global financial services industries.

Our Banking and Finance MSc degree will:

• give you a deeper understanding of how retail and investment banks operate within global financial markets
• broaden your insight into the roles and functions of key institutions in the financial system
• equip you with the essential analytical and quantitative tools required to evaluate financial instruments and managing risk

You'll develop the skills and expertise for a career in the banking and financial market industries.

This course will suit you if you're interested in the following careers:

• banker in retail and investment banks
• financial trader, financial analyst or risk manager
• wealth manager or investment analyst

You'll analyse real-world banking and finance challenges using advanced theoretical frameworks. The curriculum addresses contemporary issues including:

• fintech
• climate and sustainable finance
• the changing role of central banks in global markets

Throughout your study, you'll meet experts from the financial industry. You'll gain insight into the world of finance and advice on your future career.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Banker Institute (CBI). The CBI is a UK-based global professional education body for bankers. At the start of the academic year, you can enrol with the CBI and enjoy the benefits of student membership. On successful completion of the programme, you will be awarded Associate Chartered Banker status.

What you'll learn

We will teach you how retail and investment banks function within financial markets. You'll also understand the role of other financial intermediaries.

You'll bridge theory and practice by investigating banking and finance industry issues using rigorous analytical methods. The course covers emerging trends such as financial technology, climate-conscious investing, and central banks' expanding influence in modern economies.

We will provide you with the opportunity to understand and critically analyse:

• the role of commercial and investment banks within international financial markets
• the impact of financial technology and sustainability in financial markets
• a wide range of investment management topics
• Advanced statistical software

Where possible you'll have access to advanced statistical software including:

• Python
• STATA
• Matlab
• R
• Eviews
• SPSS
• Stata
• Gauss
• SAS
• Maple
• Minitab
• Financial databases

You'll also have access to a number of financial databases including:

• Bloomberg
• LSEG (formerly Refinitiv Workspace)
• WRDS
• Compustat
• CRSP
• China Stock Market & Accounting Research (CSMAR)
• Fame
• Amadeus
• Oriana
• OptionMetrics
• ORBIS (cross-border investment)

You'll use these for your empirical projects in applied econometrics as well as your final dissertation.

Information for international students

See Newcastle University's course entry for more information

Fees and funding

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