StudyQA — Master: Banking and Finance — Sheffield Hallam University (Page 53)

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We designed this course for the personal and professional development of graduates in banking, insurance and finance. It is also suitable for other qualified professionals wishing to work in financial services, financial consultants and those interested in a career in financial regulation, supervision and compliance. It is also suitable for international students as English is the international language of banking and finance.

The distinctive feature of the course is its focus on present-day national and global developments. These include issues involving practice as well as theory in banking and financial markets.

We introduce and build on current research, developments and issues in the financial area. This academic award has vocational relevance and provides immediate value in the eyes of present or potential employers.

We aim this course at

* recent graduates in business, management, accounting law, economics, finance, and the natural sciences, wishing to differentiate themselves in the job market
* those already employed in the field who wish to strengthen their career prospects
* those who wish to follow a career in research and education
* those employed or seeking a career in financial regulation, supervision and compliance
* those employed or seeking a career in financial journalism

It is also suitable for international students as English is the international language of banking and finance.

* Previous graduates have gained employment in companies and organisations such as SKNA National Bank
* Emiko SA
* Chinatrust Commercial Bank
* HSBC
* Barclays

Semester one - postgraduate certificate

* research methods
* total risk management
* finance
* banking and financial markets

Semester two - postgraduate diploma

Core modules

* risk management in financial institutions
* financial regulation and supervision

Options

Two from

* derivatives
* treasury management
* fund management
* corporate governance
* financial analysis
* international finance
* management of information
* strategic management of information systems
* insurance
* corporate governance

Options available are subject to demand.

Semester three - MA

* research methods
* dissertation

You typically need * a good honours degree (2.1) in accounting, banking, business, IT and computing, economics, finance or law * a recognised postgraduate qualification * an equivalent recognised professional qualification in a relevant subject field. Relevant subjects include * business management * finance * accounting * economics * banking * law * the natural sciences * IT and computing. We consider applicants without these relevant academic qualifications based on their personal, professional and work experience and other formal qualifications. Overseas applicants from countries whose first language is not English must normally produce evidence of competence in English. A TOEFL test minimum mark, paper-based 550, computer-based 213, internet-based 79 or an IELTS score of 6.0, is the standard for non-native speakers of English. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6 CAE score: (read more) Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) is part of the Cambridge English suite and is targeted at a high level (IETLS 6.5-8.0). It is an international English language exam set at the right level for academic and professional success. Developed by Cambridge English Language Assessment - part of the University of Cambridge - it helps you stand out from the crowd as a high achiever. 75 (Grade B) TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test: 79 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.