Aims of the Course

The main aims of the programme are to: 

• Provide students with a comprehensive theoretical framework on key issues in banking and finance based on current theoretical and empirical research 
• Provide extensive knowledge of the characteristics and the function of the  financial institutions and markets
• Develop skills in financial analysis, banking and management through real case studies and regular project work, so that by graduation students will have sufficient skills for employment in specialised positions in financial institutions or in other businesses 
• Emphasise key aspects of financial analysis and management under uncertainty and risk 

Graduates are expected to have developed skills needed to work within a group as well as skills related to studying original research output (academic journals, discussion papers, etc.). They are also expected to have acquired a sound background for pursuing further studies for a postgraduate degree by research.

Other Information

Dissertation 
Subjects of dissertations can cover the entire spectrum of Banking and Finance. As an example of what can be successfully covered, here is a short list of past subjects:
"Mergers and Acquisition in the greek banking sector"
"Identification and Consideration of Investment Opportunities in the Stock Exchange Market: The Case of FYROM" 
"The Behaviour of Security Returns Around Earnings Announcements"
"The Endogeneity of Money Supply: Empirical Evidence from Australia and Thailand"  
"Mutual Funds: Theory and Practice"

The dissertation is realised in collaboration with a personal supervisor and gives the student the opportunity to research in depth a subject of his/her interest. The research may be conducted in a "real life" environment, allowing for the immediate interconnection of theory and practice.

Employment opportunities 
Students who successfully complete the programme can typically expect to gain employment or advance their career in a wide range of areas. Recent graduates have found employment in both financial institutions and banks, such as ALPHA BANK, ETEBA, Nationale Nederlanden, EUROBANK, Golden Invest, CITIBANK, Euroconsultants, World Bank, Stopanska, Raiffeisen and other banks and financial institutions across South - East Europe.

Full time study
The full time MSc in Banking and Finance is completed in one year and divided in two parts: one taught part (nine months) and one research part (three months).
Semester 1: October - January
Semester 2: February - June    
Dissertation: July - September

Part time study
The MSc in Banking and Finance is also offered part-time, over a period of two years. Lectures are usually held twice a week during evening hours.

Degree Title 
Successful graduates are awarded the postgraduate degree of the University of Sheffield: Master of Science in Banking and Finance. The title is awarded directly by the University of Sheffield.

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