This degree program is delivered over a single year for most students. There are six core modules as well as 5 optional ‘pathway’ modules.

Core Modules:

• Research Methods

This module looks at the research methodology of the banking industry, and opens up the option of a career in academic research.

• Bank Financial Management

Here, you’ll look at how banks and financial services organisations are managed, especially in the strategic context.

• International Financial Markets

This module addresses the way financial instruments are used as well as addressing risk and portfolio theory.

• Financial Modelling

Here you’ll learn the theoretical approaches to mathematical modelling as well as practical session applying it to the financial context.

• International Banking

This module looks at how international banks originated, what they do and how they appreciate risk in different markets.

• Financial Econometrics

This module looks at modelling business and financial data using econometric techniques.

Optional Pathway Modules:

• Islamic Finance
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Engineering
• Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management
• Islamic Banking

Bangor University is heavily focused on turning out extremely employable graduates. The university provides a top of the line Careers and Employability Service who can help you with your professional skills, and by providing guidance even after you graduate.

They also run the Bangor Employability Award program. Participating in the BEA program helps students build the kind of transferrable skills that employers are really after. Some awards reward extracurricular activities or participation in specialist clubs and societies.