MSc Banking and Finance at University of Chester

This MSc course in Banking and Finance will enhance your professional skills and employability in the banking and finance sector. This course gives you the skills you need to work in today’s banking and finance industry with a focus on concepts such as credit risk management, strategy, corporate governance and ethics, sustainability, and quantitative techniques.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Business and Enterprise  |  Department: Chester Business School  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time (Full-Time, Part-Time); 2 years (Full-Time with Project/Placement Year)  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time, placement year option  |  Intake: October 2026, January 2027, May 2027, October 2027, January 2028, May 2028  |  Location: Chester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will take six modules to gain greater understanding in the areas of corporate governance and ethics, investment banking, operations, and technology. There is also a final project which may take the form of a dissertation, case study analysis or the writing of a new business proposal. Core modules include Artificial Intelligence in Finance and Analytics, Corporate Governance and Risk, Commercial and Investment Banking, Research Methods for Accounting and Finance.

Career pathways

An MSc in Banking and Finance offers the specialised skills for those looking to set up their own business, as well as the knowledge you need for a career in general and investment banking or as a financial analyst or adviser.

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