Master in Banking, Investment and Finance (MSc) - NUP

The innovative design of the program and its market-led curriculum equips students with relevant, up-to-date, skills and knowledge in the areas of finance and banking. The goal of the curriculum is to give well-qualified students the analytical and conceptual foundations for future high-level financial executive positions in any country in the world. The master in Banking, Investment and Finance (MSc) combines the theoretical rigor of financial and banking economics with empirical, real-world aspects of finance, banking and risk management, and accounting through interactive activities such as simulation games and case study discussions.

Whilst the program provides students with a robust grounding in finance and banking, the curriculum also encourages critical thinking and fosters skills of research, analysis, synthesis, creativity, and ethical behavior.

After completing the master in Banking, Investment and Finance (MSc) participants should be able to:

• Identify different theories and concepts to explain financial issues and decisions in business organizations and financial institutions.
• Apply financial and quantitative skills and select the appropriate decision tools to real-world financial problems to produce applicable recommendations that create value for the organization.
• Critically reflect on the existing literature by reviewing academic and practitioners sources and empirically testing research hypotheses.
• Demonstrate the ability to be adaptable and demonstrate originality, insight, and critical and reflective skills to make informed decisions in complex and unpredictable situations and environments.
• Use information technology (spreadsheets, econometric techniques software, and databases) to interpret and analyze financial and banking data.
• Understand and critically evaluate the practical applications of financial theories and techniques and how they are used in the financial industry.
• Apply the techniques and methods of finance, investment, and banking to conduct independent research projects.
• Work collaboratively, exercise team leadership, and demonstrate the ability to manage group conflict and produce team outcomes.