Qualification levels
Who is the programme for?
The programme This programme is suitable for professionals working in the banking, financial or related sectors who are looking to evidence their knowledge, gain insight or even change focus into central banking, commercial or retail banking, financial auditing and regulation or other related sectors. Our participants come from a range of companies and organisations within these sectors. Typical participants on this programme may include: ■ High potential candidates who are at an early stage in their professional journey and are looking to develop their career in either financial regulation or central banking ■ Those looking to challenge themselves, evidence their learning and gain new insights and knowledge while continuing to work ■ Those working in the banking industry who are looking to gain a broader perspective and understanding of the wider sector ■ Those who work in professional services (including auditing) and therefore are required to undertake, and possess a certain level of knowledge around financial regulation ■ Those working in financial auditing, regulation or law who would want to take a holistic approach to the financial environment.
Themes covered The Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation programme will focus on monetary policy, financial stability and informed regulation. It is designed to aid finance professionals in understanding and applying current learning. In addition, the course will also touch on topics such as quantitative easing, big data, FinTech, and regulation of financial conduct. Key information ■ Taught entirely online ■ Part-time ■ Ability to pick and choose individual modules ■ Taught in partnership with the Bank of England. At a glance Start dates: October, February, or June Duration: Postgraduate Award: 17 weeks, MSc: 24-36 months Format: Online, part-time Award: Awarded by the University of Warwick Programme fee for 2021/22 entry: £29,200. Individual module study is available at £3,650 per module. wbs.ac.uk/go/banking onlinemasters-info@wbs.ac.uk W E
The MSc The MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation programmes is 100% online, and due to its modular nature you may choose to begin your studies in either October, February or June. The full MSc Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation consists of six 20 credit modules (from a choice of seven) and a Research Methods and Dissertation module. Each of the six modules can generate 20 credits towards the final degree. Typically, one module (excluding the Research Methods & Dissertation module) is studied across 17 weeks, culminating in an assessment. As a guide, you can expect to spend approximately 11 hours studying each week.
Shorter awards Alternatively, you may wish to initially commit to a single module, which upon successful completion will grant you a Postgraduate Award qualification in that subject. From this, you may build up to a higher qualification level such as a Postgraduate Certificate (on completion of three 20 credit modules), a Postgraduate Diploma (on completion of six 20 credit modules) or a full MSc.
Programme awards ■ Successful completion of a single module grants the participant a Postgraduate Award ■ Successful completion of three modules grants the participant a Postgraduate Certificate ■ Successful completion of six modules grants the participant a Postgraduate Diploma ■ Successful completion of seven modules
(including the Research Methods & Dissertation module) grants the participant a full MSc qualfication.
“I chose to study the programme in order to gain fluency in central banking; to be one of the best among the cadre of professional central bankers.”
Money, Banks & Macroeconomics
Financial Regulation & Supervision
Financial Markets &
The Postgraduate Certificate consists of any three of the seven taught modules.
Financial Risk Management
Akura Mugyenyi Central Banker, Bank of Uganda (current participant)
Research Methods & Dissertation
The Postgraduate Diploma consists of any six of the seven taught modules.
Behavioural Finance & Big Data
Monetary Policy & Monetary Analysis
The MSc consists of any six of the seven taught modules and the Research Methods & Dissertation module.
Comparative Central Banking
Financial Conduct, Leadership & Ethics
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