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Skip to the content University of Salford - a Greater Manchester University 1. Salford Business School Home 2. Courses 3. Postgraduate 4. MSc International Banking and Finance General Enquiries * +44(0)161-295-2222 * go-sbs@salford.ac.uk International Enquiries * +44 (0)161 295 4545 * international-enquiries @ salford.ac.Contact Us MSc International Banking and Finance Key benefits * Prepares you for the competitive international business environment * Focus your studies by choosing electives in line with your career plans * Develops the essential skills required for a career in the modern banking and finance industry Who is the programme for? This programme is suitable for students who wish to pursue a high-level career in the world of international banking and finance. Programme content Module Information... This programme will provide you with detailed knowledge of banking and finance operations and the critical skills for dealing with complex and unpredictable situations. This programme's modules are also listed and described in the Banking & Finance programme brochure. Download the brochure... Assessment You will experience a variety of teaching and learning assessment methods including lectures, seminars, tutorials, case studies, group and individual projects, examinations and reports. Career progression A wide range of career opportunities are possible, including finance director, investment banker, corporate relationship manager, private client relationship manager, regulatory compliance manager, equity analyst, structured instrument trader and project finance analyst. Further Information * Fees Funding opportunities Salford Business School occasionally offers a limited number of studentships please contact the admissions tutor for further details. For up-to-date details of funding opportunities please refer to http://www.pg.salford.ac.uk/funding. Applications You can now apply online for all Salford Business School full-time postgraduate programmes. Key Facts Duration * 12 months, full-time * Programmes start in September and January Contact Details Course Enquiries Service * +44 (0)161 295 4545 * course-enquiries@salford.ac.uk Entry Requirements * A first degree in a subject such as economics, finance, accounting or business studies or * A comparable qualification from a UK or overseas institution * Graduates with an aptitude to study banking and finance are also welcome * Professionals with work experience in the banking or finance sector, preferably with a professional qualification, would also be suitable for this programme, subject to approval through a process of Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL). See below for further information. * International students must provide evidence of proficiency in English - IELTS 6.5 band score or a score of TOEFL at 575 or above (computer-based 232) with a TWE of 4.0 or above are proof of this * If your current English language qualification is below this level, you may be able to take one of the many pre-sessional English courses in our School of Languages Salford Business School welcomes people of all ages to its courses, and is committed to extending opportunities to adults returning to study. These are some of our most well-equipped learners, bringing with them a number of skills and attributes gained from work, family and other life experiences. Applicants without the specified formal qualifications will be considered through the accreditation of prior learning (APL), which may be certificated or experiential. We advise you to contact Debbie Cartwright, School APL/APEL coordinator, to discuss your circumstances before submitting an application. Debbie Cartwright go-sbs@salford.ac.uk 0161-295-5923 Placement Years Students who take the option of a professional placement year generally enjoy much better employment prospects! Students on all full-time Master courses - with the exception of The Salford MBA - can choose the option of a placement year in place of the dissertation normally undertaken in Semester 3. This includes International Students, who can normally extend their visa to cover the additional year of the programme. The fee for the Professional Placement Year taken as an option on a Master course is £1,600. More information about placements... Page maintained by m.l.sanders@salford.ac.uk * Help / Accessibility * Freedom of information * Privacy policy