MSc International Banking and Finance
Reimagine Everything®. Lead Global Banking. Master Financial Markets.
The MSc International Banking and Finance is designed for ambitious finance professionals ready to lead in international banking and global financial markets. Delivered by Robert Kennedy College in exclusive partnership with the University of Salford, this programme develops the advanced expertise in complex financial instruments, risk management, financial engineering, and international banking operations needed to excel in global financial institutions.
Leveraging Switzerland's position as a global financial hub alongside British banking excellence, the programme prepares you for senior leadership in international financial services. You'll master corporate and quantitative finance, equity valuation, financial statement analysis, and the engineering of risk management solutions — positioning you for high-impact roles in investment banking, risk leadership, and financial markets across global institutions.
Swiss Quality. Since 1998. British Excellence. Banking Authority.
This programme combines the excellence of Swiss-quality online education with the prestige of a British degree from the University of Salford. For over two decades, Robert Kennedy College has been at the forefront of online education, while Salford Business School's expertise in international banking and financial markets ensures you graduate with a globally recognised and respected qualification.
Why This Programme?
- International Banking Focus: Build expertise in global banking operations and financial markets
- Corporate & Quantitative Finance: Advanced analytical skills for valuation, risk, and capital decisions
- Financial Engineering & Risk Management: Master complex instruments and risk-mitigation strategies
- Equity Valuation Expertise: Financial statement analysis for investment and capital allocation decisions
- Flexible Online Learning: Study 100% online via OnlineCampus — six intakes per year, complete in 12 months to 6 years
Your MSc International Banking and Finance degree is:
- Recognised worldwide by employers and industry leaders
- Awarded directly by the University of Salford
- Identical to degrees earned on campus
- Fully recognised by the UK government
Career Outcomes
Graduates are prepared for roles such as:
- Investment Banking Director
- International Banking Manager
- Risk Management Director
- Financial Markets Analyst
- Corporate Finance Manager
- Treasury Manager
- Equity Research Analyst
- Financial Engineering Specialist
Award-Winning British Education
The University of Salford is a winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Education 2025, recognising the University's pioneering research in sustainable building design and tackling fuel poverty, led by its Energy House Labs.
Part of the United Kingdom's national Honours system (formerly known as the Queen's Anniversary Prizes), the Prize is granted every two years to recognise outstanding work by UK universities and colleges that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and benefit for the wider world.
12 months to 3 years
100% online via OnlineCampus (an interactive online learning environment) with intensive class discussion and collaboration.
We offer rolling admissions throughout the year. Register at any time and begin your learning journey immediately.
CHF 525 per month for 24 months (total CHF 12,600). This covers everything: tuition, online study materials, and University fees.
Dean's Bursaries and early-payment reductions available. Full details and currency options are listed on our Tuition Plans & Rates page.
Programme not eligible for UK Government student finance.
This degree is awarded by the University of Salford, which received a Royal Charter in 1967 from Her Majesty the Queen. The University is fully recognised by the British government; The University of Salford degree transcript will mention Robert Kennedy College as your teaching institution.
Programme Outline
Introductory
Not-for-credit
- Induction
This is the first module of the programme which gives an orientation to the course and the online learning style. It does not carry credits, and students are encouraged to go through the material in this module at their own pace and get accustomed to the online medium.
The MSc International Banking and Finance consists of 180 credits delivered through five modules:
Stage 1: Taught Modules (120 credits)
- Module 1: Bank Financial Management and International Banking (30 credits)
- Module 2: Corporate and Quantitative Finance (30 credits)
- Module 3: Equity Valuation and Financial Statement Analysis (30 credits)
- Module 4: Financial Engineering and Risk Management (30 credits)
Stage 2: Dissertation (60 credits)
Module 5: Dissertation (60 credits)
Module Descriptions
Module 1: Bank Financial Management and International Banking (30 credits)
- Strategic financial management of banks and financial institutions
- International banking operations across global markets
- Asset-liability management and capital adequacy
- Regulatory frameworks and compliance in international banking
- Foundations for senior roles in global financial institutions
Module 2: Corporate and Quantitative Finance (30 credits)
- Advanced corporate finance theory and practice
- Quantitative analysis techniques for financial decision-making
- Capital structure, investment appraisal, and value creation
- Financial modelling and analytical methods
- Application to mergers, acquisitions, and strategic decisions
Module 3: Equity Valuation and Financial Statement Analysis (30 credits)
- In-depth analysis of corporate financial statements
- Equity valuation techniques and frameworks
- Quality of earnings, cash flow analysis, and ratio interpretation
- Investment recommendations and capital allocation
- Skills for equity research, investment analysis, and portfolio decisions
Module 4: Financial Engineering and Risk Management (30 credits)
- Design and pricing of complex financial instruments
- Derivatives, structured products, and hedging strategies
- Risk identification, measurement, and mitigation
- Market, credit, operational, and liquidity risk management
- Risk frameworks for global banking and financial markets
Module 5: Dissertation (60 credits)
- Independent, business-focused research project
- Application of banking and finance knowledge to a strategic challenge
- Synthesis of bank management, valuation, financial engineering, and risk perspectives
- Research methods, critical thinking, and evidence-based decision-making
- Final dissertation demonstrating academic rigour and practical relevance