MSc International Banking & Finance
Aims of the ProgrammeThe ability to be flexible in diverse business environments, to be able to anticipate future disruptions in business practices and to change direction at speed, are now recognised as the basis for competitive advantage in a growing international competitiveness. The aim of the programme is to develop these sets of abilities with a particular focus on a thorough understanding of the international financial markets in which businesses operate. The MSc International Banking and Finance at Dublin Business School offers you a unique opportunity to study advanced theory and practice relating to financial services, and to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in this vitally important and dynamic sector of the economy. Key Features of the ProgrammeSome of the key issues you will study as part of your MSc International Banking and Finance degree programme include: - Why do financial markets fail?
- How does bank regulation take account of the risks facing international banks across different countries?
- Why are the banking systems in different countries so diverse?
- How do we measure the risks undertaken by banks?
- Can regulators reduce the likelihood of systemic risk?
- How volatile are international capital flows and how is monetary policy employed during episodes of financial distress?
- What determines the structure, performance and efficiency of banking and financial markets?
- What are the relationships between risk and return governing investment in company shares and other derivative instruments?
- Can market risk be priced accurately and can credit risk be priced accurately?
- How do banks use derivatives to manage their balance sheet and off-balance sheet risks?
With these in mind, the programme is designed to provide you with relevant analytical training, so that you are familiar with the latest theoretical and practical developments relating to international banking, finance and international capital markets. Programme StructureThe programme is structured in two sequential stages. Stage 1 is a wholly taught component, contributing 120 credits. Stage 2 is a supervised dissertation, contributing 60 credits. The dissertation provides you with the opportunity to critically review the literature in any part of the taught syllabus.
Full-time
For full-time students, the taught component consists of 8 modules: four in the first semester and four in the second semester. Successful completion of the taught component stage allows you to move on to the dissertation stage. Part-time
For part-time students, delivery of the programme is structured over 4 taught semesters. During each semester, students will normally study two modules and are typically required to attend lectures on two evenings per week and occasional weekend workshops. A Postgraduate Certificate (PG Cert) may be awarded to students who achieve 60 credits, and a Postgraduate Diploma (PG Dip) to students who achieve 120 credits in the taught stage. Entry RequirementsTo be considered for admission, applicants must hold: - A minimum Second Class Honours Degree (2.2) in Accounting/Economics/ Commerce or related discipline.
- An IELTS score of a minimum 6.0 or equivalent, where full-time study has been conducted in a language other than English or applicants whose first language is not English
Assessment MethodsContinuous assessment is an integral part of all our taught modules. The weightings attaching to coursework and other forms of continuous assessment vary from module to module, from a minimum of 20% to a maximum of 50%.
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 OpportunitiesThe programme will be of interest to graduates seeking careers in multinationals, domestic and international financial organisations and international banks. Those already employed can update their knowledge and/or improve their careers. In addition, it can lead onto further study.
Programme Content Stage 1
| - International Financial Institutions and Markets
- Macroeconomics for Banking and Finance
- Theory of Finance
- Quantitative Methods
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Risk Management
- Theory & Practice of Options
- Scientific Research Methods
| Stage 2
| MSc Award | Learner protection for this programme is provided in accordance with Section 43 of the Qualifications (Education and Training ) Act 1999.
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