About MSc Money, Banking and Wealth Management, MSc - at University of Buckingham

Particularly relevant given all the changes introduced in banking and financial markets during the last global financial crisis as well as the changes made by major central banks in the running of their monetary policies since then.

The programme pays particular attention to the changes introduced by major central banks since March 2020, with the outbreak of Covid-19 crisis, as well as to the launch of new digital currencies by central banks and the private sector. This all emphasises again the importance of high quality monetary and banking analysis so we can assess those policies compatible with stable economic growth and financial stability over the long term.

Expert knowledge of monetary economics and monetary policy, risk management and financial institutions is going to be of crucial importance and this programme aims to produce graduates with this specialised knowledge and the skills required for a career in central banking and finance, in particular in investment banking, wealth management as well as monetary analysis suitable to pursue a career in research departments and specialised media.

We offer two entry points, one in September and one in January, as well as a part-time programme, ideal for those seeking a flexible way to further their education and careers in money and banking.

The majority of the programme consists of the following modules:

• Financial Analysis and Asset Management (15 credits) – Asset management techniques will be thoroughly analysed, and particular emphasis will be placed upon modern portfolio management theory.
• Central Banking (1): History, Strategies and Operations (15 credits) – Learning the theoretical and analytical tools required to understand central bank roles and policy strategies.
• Money, New Means of Payments and Investment Strategy (15 credits) – The module will address new financial and digital technology and their impact on monetary policy and regulatory issues. It will also focus on how to use monetary analysis and investment strategy in a modern economy.
• Central Banking (2): Monetary Policy and Financial Stability (15 credits) – Identifying how monetary policy is designed and implemented by leading central banks.
• The Central Bank, The Banking System and the Macroeconomy (15 credits) – Analysing how money is created and how changes in the amount of money affect prices and output along the business cycle.
• Banking Risk Management (15 credits) – Learning about bank risk assessment and changes in bank regulation.
• Empirical Techniques and Research Methods (30 credits) – Becoming proficient in statistical techniques using specialised software to gather and analyse macroeconomic and financial data.
• MSc Dissertation (60 credits) – At the end of the programme students will submit a master’s dissertation with comprehensive research work on one of the topics addressed in the programme.

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