Banking and Finance MSc

Keele University

Financial services are hugely influential in shaping our global economy. The sector’s fast-paced nature requires professionals with advanced analytical and technical expertise and the skills to thrive in the digital age. Our Banking and Finance MSc offers opportunities for real-world industry collaboration, and in-depth learning in areas such as banking operations, risk assessment, and digital finance innovations, ensuring you develop the strategic skills to excel in your chosen field.Technological innovations are revolutionising the financial services industry, making careers in this field more exciting and rewarding than ever. This opens a wealth of opportunities, including roles such as banking analyst, risk manager, and compliance officer.Our Banking and Finance MSc is designed to equip you with the transferable skills needed to navigate and succeed in the sector’s evolving landscape. You’ll study modern banking operations and bank risk management to gain insights into banking processes and financial risk assessment. Key ethical and regulatory complexities faced by the financial services industry are explored using real-world case studies to enhance your understanding. You’ll examine the evolving landscape of digital finance including cryptocurrencies, decentralised finance and the valuation of complex debt instruments. You’ll develop advanced econometric skills and gain hands-on experience using Bloomberg terminals to analyse financial data and inform strategic decision making.Central to this programme is a strong focus on advancing your professional development and providing practical industry engagement opportunities, strategically enhancing your employability. You’ll connect with experienced professionals, gain insights into the latest trends in your chosen field and have the opportunity to work directly with an organisation to develop solutions for a current business issue, gaining valuable real-world skills.Our programme provides the flexibility to align your studies to your career aspirations through a core Professional Project. You can choose to undertake a research project, consultancy project, or a strategic business proposal.Sustainability, ethics and responsible business practices are embedded throughout and by completing Keele Business School’s Sustainability Passport you’ll demonstrate your ability to incorporate sustainability practices in a professional context.Located in an innovation park that fosters collaboration between academia and industry, Keele’s campus offers a supportive learning environment designed to prepare you to excel in the dynamic world of global business.Duration of study: 1 year full-time, or up to 2 years with Placement.

Faculty of Business, Law, Humanities and Social Sciences