The course is suitable for students with a background in Accounting, Finance, Business and Economics or in a quantitative subject, such as Science or Engineering. In the first semester, the students will gain a rigorous understanding of the most important theories and practices in the areas of Corporate Finance, International Accounting, Corporate Governance and Business Regulation. In that way, the students will build a solid base which will help them delve into the more specialised modules of the second semester. In the second semester, the students will be specialised in Investments, Banking and Risk Management. Moreover, a module in Empirical Finance will equip the students with the skills and techniques required to conduct effective research in banking and finance. In the third semester the students will apply the knowledge and research skills developed in the first two semesters to carry out research in the form of a dissertation in banking and finance.

Graduates of the MSc Banking and Finance can launch a successful career across a wide variety of sectors internationally, such as financial institutions, banks, consulting and accounting firms, academic institutions and government bodies. Indicative job titles include fund managers, investment bankers, brokers, traders, financial managers, financial analysts, credit and risk managers, wealth and asset managers, financial advisors, data analysts, manager consultants, financial accountants, auditors, among others. Finally, graduates will be able to pursue a PhD in Banking and Finance, building on the research skills they have developed through the course.