Financial and Banking Sciences

Explore Financial and Banking Sciences through a balance of subject knowledge, practical work and independent enquiry. The programme introduces key ideas in banking operations and corporate finance, then develops specialist understanding through applied projects and research.

To develop a learning community in financial and banking sciences that values intellectual curiosity, responsible practice and useful contributions to society.

To provide a supportive education in financial and banking sciences, connecting core concepts with practical experience. Teaching, collaboration and research help students develop subject knowledge, professional communication and independent judgement.

Banking operations, financial analysis, credit, investment support and risk management.

• Explain and apply the core principles of financial and banking sciences.
• Analyse evidence and solve subject-related problems.
• Communicate ideas clearly in writing and presentations.
• Work effectively with others and use relevant digital tools.
• Conduct a supervised project with ethical and professional responsibility.

Illustrative course plan for design review. Course names and sequencing will be replaced by the approved programme.

Year 1 · Semester 1

• Banking operations
• Corporate finance
• Academic writing

Year 1 · Semester 2

• Corporate finance
• Financial markets
• Academic writing

Year 2 · Semester 3

• Financial markets
• Investment analysis
• Digital skills

Year 2 · Semester 4

• Investment analysis
• Risk management
• Digital skills

Year 3 · Semester 5

• Risk management
• Financial technology
• Research methods

Year 3 · Semester 6

• Financial technology
• Credit analysis
• Research methods

Year 4 · Semester 7

• Credit analysis
• Monetary economics
• Professional ethics

Year 4 · Semester 8

• Monetary economics
• Banking operations
• Professional ethics