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The 100% online MSc, Postgraduate Diploma, Postgraduate Certificate in Global Finance & Banking from King’s Business School allows you to explore advanced financial and banking principles, such as investment analysis, analysis of financial statements, models of asset returns, optimal investment & risk and portfolio management. King’s Business School is the new hub in London for engaging with business, finance and government; where game-changing research informs a contemporary approach to business education, creating socially responsible leaders of the future. Learn from leading academics and active senior finance professionals who will give you the right knowledge and tools to effectively tackle business challenges and support your career aspirations. There will be a strong focus on practical skills, giving you the right knowledge and tools to effectively tackle challenges in the global finance and banking sectors, and support your career aspirations. Fit your studies around your work and life commitments without taking a career break, and start to grow the essential research, analytical and critical thinking skills that you will need to succeed in your future finance career.
• Gain strong practical skills in areas such as investment analysis, optimal investments and portfolio management. • Explore optional Masterclasses, pushing your areas of interest further. • Join a degree developed in collaboration with practitioners from leading financial institutions. • Taught from King’s Business School, ranked 1st in London for Business & Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2021). • Six intakes a year for maximum flexibility (Jan, Mar, May, June, Sept, Oct). • Study 100% online, from wherever you are in the world. • Course content recognised by the CFA Institute.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
This course has been designed specifically for a 100% online audience. It uses a range of interactive activities to support learning, including discussion forums, online readings, interactive lectures, videos and online tutorials.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 22 hours of study per week. In addition to the online learning resources designed specifically for this programme, students will have access to King’s College London’s Library Services, electronic resources, supportive online tutors and student support services.
Students are assessed through a combination of written coursework and online examinations. The assessment methods may vary between modules, but each module will include one or more of these methods.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the programme modules change.
PG Cert You are required to take:
You must also take one of the following:
PG Dip You are required to take:
You must also take five of the following:
MSc You are required to take:
You must also take four of the following (Research Project is an optional module. If you would like to take it, you must study Introduction to Statistical Programming and Computational Finance first):
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
King’s is ranked fourth in the UK and 21st in the world for graduate employability (Times Higher Education's Global Employability University Ranking 2020).
Studying the MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert 100% flexible distance learning Global Finance and Banking course at King’s Business School is suitable for:
Your fees will be charged per module as you progress through the course. From now until September 2022, you will be charged £1,922 per module.
The number of modules you take will be determined by your chosen award as outlined below:
PG Cert: 4 modules (£7,688)
PG Dip: 8 modules (£15,376)
MSc: 12 modules (£23,064)
Tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase (capped at 5%) each academic year in line with King's College London's terms and conditions. Each increase comes into effect in September of each year. From September 2022 onwards, modules will be charged at £1,970 per module.
Additional Fees Information
When you receive an offer for this course, you will be required to pay for your first module upfront, as a non-refundable deposit, to secure your place. This payment will be credited towards your total fee payment. Please note that a standard 14 day cooling off period will apply from the point of initial payment for your first module. Any subsequent payments are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
The deposit cost for this course is the cost of one module (£1,922) plus a non-refundable application fee of £70. From September 2022, the deposit cost will be £1,970 plus a non-refundable fee of £75.
Student fees for the programme will be billed on a modular basis. Students are billed three weeks prior to the first day of teaching, with the due date being two weeks later (one week before teaching). If you no longer wish to study a module, you can take a break from your studies up until one week prior to the module starting. If payment has been made, the money will remain on your account as credit until you return.
If you have registered for a PG Dip or PG Cert qualification but decide you wish to upgrade to a higher award, you will need to speak to your enrolment advisor. If you choose to upgrade your programme, you will enter a new cooling off period from the date of payment for your next module on the upgraded award. Any subsequent payments following this next module payment are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
Additional Requirements & Costs
Students will need access to a computer or tablet in order to complete the programme. Although KEATS is optimised for mobile, a desktop computer may be necessary for some parts of the course.
We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge; full functionality cannot be guaranteed in older or less commonly used browsers.
Students will require access to a high-speed internet connection (4Mbps minimum).
We will endeavour to make as much study material as possible available online, but you may also need to purchase some books during your studies.
This is an online course and you are not expected to go to campus, should you wish to do so, there are some additional fees to pay for:
King’s campus Library fees and fines
Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
Graduation costs
• Gain strong practical skills in areas such as investment analysis, optimal investments and portfolio management. • Explore optional Masterclasses, pushing your areas of interest further. • Join a degree developed in collaboration with practitioners from leading financial institutions. • Taught from King’s Business School, ranked 1st in London for Business & Management Studies (The Complete University Guide 2021). • Six intakes a year for maximum flexibility (Jan, Mar, May, June, Sept, Oct). • Study 100% online, from wherever you are in the world. • Course content recognised by the CFA Institute.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
This course has been designed specifically for a 100% online audience. It uses a range of interactive activities to support learning, including discussion forums, online readings, interactive lectures, videos and online tutorials.
Students are expected to undertake approximately 22 hours of study per week. In addition to the online learning resources designed specifically for this programme, students will have access to King’s College London’s Library Services, electronic resources, supportive online tutors and student support services.
Students are assessed through a combination of written coursework and online examinations. The assessment methods may vary between modules, but each module will include one or more of these methods.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they may change if the programme modules change.
PG Cert You are required to take:
You must also take one of the following:
PG Dip You are required to take:
You must also take five of the following:
MSc You are required to take:
You must also take four of the following (Research Project is an optional module. If you would like to take it, you must study Introduction to Statistical Programming and Computational Finance first):
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
King’s is ranked fourth in the UK and 21st in the world for graduate employability (Times Higher Education's Global Employability University Ranking 2020).
Studying the MSc, PG Dip, PG Cert 100% flexible distance learning Global Finance and Banking course at King’s Business School is suitable for:
Your fees will be charged per module as you progress through the course. From now until September 2022, you will be charged £1,922 per module.
The number of modules you take will be determined by your chosen award as outlined below:
PG Cert: 4 modules (£7,688)
PG Dip: 8 modules (£15,376)
MSc: 12 modules (£23,064)
Tuition fees may be subject to an annual increase (capped at 5%) each academic year in line with King's College London's terms and conditions. Each increase comes into effect in September of each year. From September 2022 onwards, modules will be charged at £1,970 per module.
Additional Fees Information
When you receive an offer for this course, you will be required to pay for your first module upfront, as a non-refundable deposit, to secure your place. This payment will be credited towards your total fee payment. Please note that a standard 14 day cooling off period will apply from the point of initial payment for your first module. Any subsequent payments are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
The deposit cost for this course is the cost of one module (£1,922) plus a non-refundable application fee of £70. From September 2022, the deposit cost will be £1,970 plus a non-refundable fee of £75.
Student fees for the programme will be billed on a modular basis. Students are billed three weeks prior to the first day of teaching, with the due date being two weeks later (one week before teaching). If you no longer wish to study a module, you can take a break from your studies up until one week prior to the module starting. If payment has been made, the money will remain on your account as credit until you return.
If you have registered for a PG Dip or PG Cert qualification but decide you wish to upgrade to a higher award, you will need to speak to your enrolment advisor. If you choose to upgrade your programme, you will enter a new cooling off period from the date of payment for your next module on the upgraded award. Any subsequent payments following this next module payment are not subject to additional cooling off periods.
Additional Requirements & Costs
Students will need access to a computer or tablet in order to complete the programme. Although KEATS is optimised for mobile, a desktop computer may be necessary for some parts of the course.
We recommend using the latest version of Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari or Microsoft Edge; full functionality cannot be guaranteed in older or less commonly used browsers.
Students will require access to a high-speed internet connection (4Mbps minimum).
We will endeavour to make as much study material as possible available online, but you may also need to purchase some books during your studies.
This is an online course and you are not expected to go to campus, should you wish to do so, there are some additional fees to pay for:
King’s campus Library fees and fines
Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses
Graduation costs
Chat with current students and King's staff to find out about the courses we offer, life at King's and ask any questions you may have.
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