You will study corporate finance, legal and regulatory environments, national and international standards, financial theory and enhance your knowledge of alternative types of banking and contemporary issues in the field such as systemic failures and sector problems.
The course is ideal for students who wish to pursue careers in financial regulation, banking, finance and risk management, insurance or actuarial science.
Most students will take part in a placement or internship as part of the Executive In-Company Project module, although the option of a traditional dissertation is available.
There are also ways for you to tailor your university experience to your interests. You will have opportunities to get involved with a #DMUglobal experience and choose a language study option.
Reasons to study Global Banking and Finance at De Montfort University:
- Access to the Bloomberg Trading Room and industry standard software
- Use of Cesim Bank Simulation to facilitate understanding of banking operations
- Opportunity to pursue an Executive Company Project or Entrepreneurship Project
- Teaching from academics with experience across many segments of the finance industry
- Visionary leadership talks by inspiring business figures and entrepreneurs
- Peer support from a small talented tutor group
- Inspirational setting headquartered in the Great Hall of Leicester Castle
- Modules specifically created to provide key practical skills needed in today's finance industry
- Access to the postgraduate wind of the £35million Hugh Aston Building
- Access to a 24/7 high-tech library with a choice of learning environments and to amenities such as the QEII Diamond Jubilee Leisure Centre
- Opportunities to participate in business breakfast events
Opportunities and careers
#DMUglobal
This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons Ð helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.
Through #DMUglobal, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.
Graduate careers
A Global Banking and Finance MSc will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.
You may choose to pursue careers in banking, finance, accounting or a variety of other roles within the finance industry.
You will benefit from access to DMUÕs established Careers and Employability Team, who offer employability sessions and workshops, with personalised support via a careers coach to advise you on your options and to help develop your plans.
