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International Money and Banking MSc

Summary

Key facts

Type of Course: Taught

Duration: 1 year full-time

Start date: September 2012

Entry requirements

A good Honours first degree (or overseas equivalent) in Economics or a related discipline. You are expected to have received a good training in economics, to at least intermediate level, and to have a basic knowledge of calculus and statistics.

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International students
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries – learn more about international entry requirements

Standard English language requirements apply

Contact details

The Postgraduate Administrator
Tel: +44 (0)121 414 6650
Email: e.p.steadman@bham.ac.uk

How to apply

When clicking on the Apply Now button you will be directed to an application specifically designed for the programme you wish to apply for where you will create an account with the University application system and submit your application and supporting documents online. Further information regarding how to apply online can be found on the How to apply pages

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Fees and funding

The fee for 2010–11 was:
UK/EU £9,450
Overseas £11,200
Please check with the Department for the latest fees information.

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Scholarships and studentships
Scholarships may be available. International students can often gain funding through overseas research scholarships, Commonwealth scholarships or their home government.

For further information contact the School directly or email sfo@contacts.bham.ac.uk

Programme overview

This programme complements the MSc in Money, Banking and Finance, and, as with that programme, is of particular interest to those wishing to pursue careers in the financial sector. It provides you with an advanced knowledge of the related disciplines of macroeconomics, banking, international finance and financial markets.

In comparison with the MSc in Money, Banking and Finance, there is greater emphasis on international banking and finance, and less on the acquisition of related technical skills.

Programme content

The programme comprises 180 credits in total (credits are given in brackets).

Compulsory courses

Macroeconomics (30)
Foreign Exchange Markets (20)
Economics of Financial Markets (20)
International Banking and Finance (20)
International Banking: Regulation and Supervision (20)
Topics in Money and Banking (10)
Option (20)
Dissertation (40)

The option is selected from:

International Investment
Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory
Development Economic Policy
International Trade Policy
Political Economy and Economic Policy
Natural Resource Economics
Economics of Labour Markets
A graduate course offered elsewhere in the Schools of Business, Public Policy or Social Sciences (subject to approval)

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