Banking and Finance MSc

<strong>1st in the UK for annual research income (Chartered Association of Business Schools 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 20 in the UK for Business and Economics (The Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2025)</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 150 in the World (QS World University Rankings: Masters in Finance Rankings 2025)</strong><br/><br/>The banking and finance sector is undergoing a significant digital transformation. In an expanding ecosystem, there’s a growing need for professionals who understand both the theory and practice of modern banking and finance. Being able to offer insight into performance, risk management and regulation is vital.<br/><br/>Join the University of Sussex Business School, where leading academics are shaping policy and practice. You’ll benefit from our culture of research excellence in areas such as climate finance, crypto assets, and social and environmental accounting and reporting.<br/><br/>By studying at Sussex, you will:<br/><br/><br/>- access training in banking, finance, management and accounting<br/><br/><br/>- develop an in-depth appreciation of the finance industry<br/><br/><br/>- engage with real-time financial and trading simulation through our Bloomberg Financial Markets Lab<br/><br/><br/>- learn from academics and practitioners at the forefront of a rapidly changing sector<br/><br/><br/>- engage with internship opportunities and connect with guest speakers from industry.<br/><br/><br/>Give your career a head start and gain real-world experience with our Guaranteed Internship Scheme and you can also strengthen your study skills with the support of our Academic Success Advisers.<br/><br/>On this course, you’ll develop the critical thinking and decision-making techniques needed in areas such as banking operations, corporate finance, investment strategies, risk management models and financial market developments.<br/><br/>When you graduate, you’ll have specialist skills and knowledge valued by today’s employers. You’ll be prepared to meet the complex demands of the modern workplace, and to take your place as a professional in a knowledge-based global economy.<br/><br/>You might decide to pursue opportunities in organisations such as banks, funds, regulators and consultancies. You could also explore roles in the finance divisions of corporations and NGOs.<br/><br/><strong>Accreditation</strong><br/>Youll join the EQUIS and AMBA-accredited University of Sussex Business School. <br/><br/><br/>• Recognised by the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute (CFA). Find out more<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Accredited by the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) for the purpose of eligibility to apply for associate membership with that body. Find out more<br/><br/><br/><br/>We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.