Teaching and assessment for International Banking and Finance MSc

Teaching

We will teach you through

lectures
workshops
tutorials/seminars
group-work
student presentations.

Specifically for our MSc International Banking and Finance degrees, you also experience an investment simulation game, trading on past stocks and shares.

Many of our teaching sessions focus on employability, including guest lectures from industry professionals and industry-run workshops. In previous years we have partnered with EY, BlackRock and IBM, to deliver guest lectures and workshops to give our students first-hand experience of what is required in industry. We also gain the support from a large number of local and national SME’s who offer consultancy projects for our students to work on. These are designed to add to your teaching and offer you more opportunities to plan for your future career by learning directly from business professionals.

We also encourage group work, group projects, student poster presentations and other methods which help to build student confidence and prepare for the business world.

The University of Dundee School of Business is committed to providing students with an exciting, meaningful, and interactive learning experience taking advantage of traditional and leading-edge learning technologies. This hybrid approach to education delivery, which includes both in-person and online material, has been adopted globally by top universities.

Our approach is flexible, attempting to meet the needs of all our domestic and international students. Moreover, our students are assured of an on-campus learning experience for all modules supplemented and complemented by state-of-the-art Cloud technology. A major advantage of ‘hybrid teaching’ is that it allows popular classes to remain small so that meaningful discussion and engagement between students and academics can occur.

Assessment

Assessments will vary depending on your choice of modules.

You will be assessed through a combination of methods, which may include

coursework
exams
group projects
presentations.

Some of these are submitted during the semester and others may take place at the end of a semester.

Coursework usually accounts for between 40-50% of the overall degree. This will depend on your final choice of modules.

Modules

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Chartered Banker status will be achieved upon successful completion of this degree pathway.

Core modules:

Additional core modules – choose one from this list:

Optional modules:

choose two from this list:

This option focuses primarily on banking. Chartered Banker status will be achieved upon successful completion of this degree pathway.

Core modules

Additional core modules – choose one from this list:

Optional modules

choose four from this list:

This option introduces a focus on Investment Management. Associate Banker status will be achieved upon successful completion of this degree pathway.

Core modules

Additional core modules – choose one from this list:

This option introduces a focus on financial risk and regulation. Chartered Banker status will be achieved upon successful completion of this degree pathway.

Core modules

Additional core modules – choose one from this list:

Optional modules

choose one from this list:

Core Modules

These modules are an essential part of your course.

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Module code: BU51002 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

The world of corporate finance can be complex, and this module will give you the skills to help you in your career. You will learn how firms and investors make key decisions that shape the business world.

Corporate Finance full module details

Module code: BU51012 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module provides an in-depth understanding of bank risk management concepts, risk-taking behaviours, and the types of risks banks face. It equips students with the tools and strategies to measure and manage these risks.

Risk Management in Banking full module details

Module code: BU51013 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will be introduced to key finance principles that govern the behaviour of financial agents and global financial markets.

Built on the framework of modern finance theory, the module is ideal for students seeking a foundational understanding of finance in preparation for studying more specialised financial topics.

Global Financial Markets full module details

Module code: BU51033 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

During this module you will meet other students from different courses that share common components. This module will prepare you to get the most out of your studies and further your career after graduation in the world of business.

Moving Up to Business full module details

Module code: BU52006 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module will increase your awareness of the global environment, how managers operate and manage the risks involved across business. You will learn how to make sound financing and investment decisions throughout your career.

Global Risk Analysis full module details

Module code: BU52009 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module focuses on analysing and estimating the efficiency of banks and the competitive nature of banking markets.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of topics such as financial statements, ratio analysis, and modelling banking efficiency using parametric and non-parametric techniques.

Bank Modelling and Performance Analysis full module details

Module code: BU52014 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

You will write a report to show your understanding of an International Banking and Finance topic in a real world scenario. You will combine theory with practical application to improve your critical thinking and problem solving skills within the context of International Banking and Finance.

International Banking and Finance Project full module details

Optional Modules

You need to choose one or more of these modules as part of your course.

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Module code: BU11006 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 1

Students will develop their academic English while working with material from their core business modules.

This is an English support module for international business students.

Specialist Management English for Business 1 full module details

Module code: BU12007 Credits: 10 Semester: Semester 2

Students will develop their academic English while working with material from their core business modules.

This is an English support module for international business students.

Specialist Management English for Business 2 full module details

Module code: BU51001 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

You will study important themes in corporate governance, such as the nature and importance of corporate governance in both a national and international context.

As well as recent changes in governance applying to major UK and international companies, and the need for ethical business behaviour.

Corporate Governance full module details

Module code: BU51021 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

This module will broaden your knowledge and understanding of how financial derivatives can manage risk. It will develop your critical reasoning skills in financial derivatives & financial risk management. The module will equip you with the practical skills to apply financial derivatives to manage and hedge the financial market's volatility.

Derivatives and Risk Management full module details

Module code: BU52017 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

This module provides an understanding of theories and concepts and essential skills for estimating and interpreting economic models. You will learn to apply techniques to finance problems by translating theoretical models, analysing data, and interpreting results.

Econometrics for Finance full module details

Module code: BU52042 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 1

The module equips you with essential tools to evaluate equity securities and markets, prepare valuable investment analyses applicable across the financial industry and gain practical experience using state-of-the-art valuation techniques and Bloomberg terminals, and elevates your employability.

Security Analysis and Equity Valuation full module details

Module code: BU52048 Credits: 20 Semester: Semester 2

The module aims to teach students about the context surrounding financial regulations, regulatory development and investment practices in the United Kingdom and worldwide.

The module will also give students a critical awareness of the ethical issues of financial and banking practice.

Financial Regulation and Ethics full module details

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