This new course strengthens the profile of Bangor Business School in being one of Europe’s foremost institutions for financial research and education and achieving an outstanding student satisfaction in Finance studies in the National Student Survey. The course develops a broad vision and understanding of the changing role and nature of international finance within the context of globalised markets. The programme offers students a unique opportunity to develop an appreciation of the causes and significance of current developments in the global financial sector, and to study advanced theory and practice relating to international financial markets and international financial management. The programme provides management and business training at an advanced level covering the latest developments in International Finance. Students will acquire an understanding of practical managerial issues surrounding the running of international financial institutions, analysing the main features of international financial systems and markets. An important objective is to familiarise students with the latest strategic, managerial and industrial developments in the international financial services industry.

Graduates of the MSc International Finance are expected to obtain employment in a variety of careers in finance, and will be ideally positioned to take up a position in investment management, corporate finance, trading or consulting. Some students would progress into further postgraduate research study.